Four new mills have gotten FSC certified in the Northwest this summer - two big ones, one medium size, and one little. We also report on a fourth that slipped past our radar last fall. We expect several others in the coming months, particularly in Washington, due to the Washington Department of Natural Resources certification of 145,000 acres. Stay tuned.

South Coast Lumber - Tucked into the very southwestern corner of Oregon at Brookings, this multifaceted operation produces a wide spectrum of products. In the short term, FSC production will focus on their Pacific Wood Laminates division, which peels Doug-fir from 7-60". General inquiries can be made to Ken Caylor, General Manager, at 541-469-4177 or email. More information is available online at www.socomi.com.

Olympic Panel Products - This veneer and plywood mill in Shelton includes both peeling and pressing mills and produces a wide variety of commodity and specialty panels. Doug-fir and hemlock are used for core construction. Contact Jim Mercer at 360-432-5066 or by email. More information is available at www.olypanel.com.

Columbia Riverwood - This vertically integrated, Portland based operation focuses on reclaimed flooring marketed through the FSC Recycled label, but is beginning to cut FSC virgin timber as well. Contact Erick Haglund at 503-224-9924 or email. See www.columbiariverwood.com for more information.

Woodwise - This is a small custom operation certified by Sustainable Northwest's Healthy Forests, Healthy Communities Partnership and located near Port Orchard, WA. Run by owner Joe Neal, Woodwise offers start-to-finish services including hauling, milling, drying, molding, and delivery. Contact Joe at 360-871-4933 or by email.

Herbert Lumber - This high grade Doug-fir mill slipped past us back in the fall. Located in Riddle, OR south of Roseburg, they produce high quality Douglas-fir lumber, timbers, and blanks for various finish products. Contact Paul Beck at 541-874-2236 or by email. See www.herbertlumber.com for more information.