Oregonians have an important decision to make this fall; are we content with the way things are going in the state or are we in need of new leadership? As a company, Hampton Lumber takes positions on local elections and policy matters because of the impact those...
You’ll have a hard time finding someone who doesn’t support domestic manufacturing. Manufacturing has the highest multiplier effect of any industry. It has long been the path to the middle class by providing good, year-round family-wage jobs that raise the standard of...
To sustain a healthy, resilient economy and high quality of life for current and future generations, we need to make things, not just buy things. We need to responsibly utilize, not just preserve. We have to make what we can here at home (and prioritize those things...
We have a lot to be proud of in this industry. Here are the top five reasons I’m #ForestProud: #1 – Timber keeps the Pacific Northwest green—in more ways than one! Roughly one-third of all forestland in Oregon and Washington is privately owned. The decision to...
When you think of outdoor recreation in the Pacific Northwest, do working timberlands come to mind? They should. While we manage our lands for timber production, as our forests grow, they provide a variety of other benefits, including recreation. Most of Hampton’s...
Diversity makes us stronger. Whether we’re talking about age, race, culture, or gender, diversity enriches our organization by introducing different perspectives, experiences, skills, and interests. Unfortunately, in our industry, diversity, particularly gender...
