Potlatch Corporation Announces Closure of Idaho Forestland
SPOKANE, Wash., July 10, 2015 –Potlatch Corporation announced today it will close its Idaho lands to public access effective Tuesday, July 14th. Idaho’s forests are at extremely high risk of fire due to unprecedented dry conditions for this time of year. The closure will remain in effect until further notice.
Authorized company employees and contractors will continue to be allowed access for harvesting and other management activities and will operate in accordance with restrictions imposed by the State of Idaho. Additional information and answers to questions related to the closure can be found on the company website at http://recreation.potlatchcorp.com.
ABOUT POTLATCH
Potlatch is a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) with approximately 1.6 million acres of timberland in Alabama, Arkansas, Idaho, Minnesota and Mississippi. Potlatch, a verified forest practices leader, is committed to providing superior returns to stockholders through long-term stewardship of its forest resources. The company also conducts a land sales and development business and operates wood products manufacturing facilities through its taxable REIT subsidiary. More information about Potlatch can be found on the company’s website at www.potlatchcorp.com.
Contact:
(Investors)
Jerry Richards
509-835-1521
(Media)
Mark Benson
509-835-1513