Port Blakely

Climate Solutions

Forests at work for a healthier planet.

Because our products take decades to reach the market, long term thinking has always guided the way we manage our forests.

We manage our forests with the future in mind, knowing that every decision we make today shapes the forests of tomorrow. That perspective has guided our family business for six generations and continues to inform how we care for the land, support our communities, and build for the future.

Winston Creek Carbon Project

Located in southwest Washington, our 10,000-acre Winston Creek Carbon Project is a working forest designed to support climate goals. By extending harvest cycles 20 years beyond industry standards, we nearly double the amount of carbon stored in trees compared to conventional forestry. The carbon credits generated are sold on the voluntary market, enabling us to reinvest in the forest and sustain an ecosystem that will continue absorbing carbon for the next 40 years. 

The Difference We Make

  • More Carbon Storage: Longer growth means more carbon is captured and kept in the forest.
  • Habitat Benefits: Extended rotations support a greater diversity of plant and animal life.
  • Carbon Credits with Purpose: Additional carbon is validated and sold on the carbon market to support verified climate solutions.
  • Optimized Wood Growth: Longer cycles produce larger, more mature trees while supporting overall ecosystem health.
     

Discover PSE’s Carbon Balance Program

For more information, contact Eric Cohen, Forest Analyst 

Email:  ecohen@portblakely.com

New Zealand Carbon Forests

Carbon forestry is an important part of how we care for forests in New Zealand. Since 2010, we’ve registered eligible forestlands in the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme (NZ ETS), which helps us align our work with the country’s climate goals. 

These carbon credits recognize the carbon our forests store and support both environmental and economic stability. By including carbon forestry in our day-to-day operations, we help lower emissions and protect the land for the future.