The deal includes 104,000 acres of coastal forest with modern manufacturing facilities.
 
Chinook Forest Partners, a forestland investment manager located in Southwest Oregon, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire South Coast Lumber Co. and affiliates, on behalf of long-term investors.

This acquisition encompasses 104,000 acres of coastal forest with modern manufacturing facilities. Chinook says it will manage these assets as a fully integrated platform within its portfolio of natural capital investments.

“This transition reflects our shared values and mutual respect,” said Mike Beckley, CEO and President of South Coast and a third generation of the Fallert family. “Chinook understands what matters most: our people, our land, and our community. We are confident they will honor the legacy the Fallert family has built over four generations, while helping South Coast reach new levels of growth and opportunity.”

“South Coast is an exceptional organization — built over generations and guided by a team with deep expertise and vision,” said Chinook Forest Partners CEO Scott Marshall. “Our approach is rooted in long-term management: investing in people, operations, and communities to ensure these assets thrive for generations. This acquisition reinforces our commitment to sustainable forestry and positions Chinook as a differentiated partner to our investors.”

The transaction is expected to finalize before year-end 2025, pending customary closing conditions.

About South Coast Lumber Co.
Founded in the early 1950s and headquartered in Brookings, Oregon, South Coast Lumber Co. is a fourth-generation, family-owned forestry company with integrated operations that span from timberland management to finished wood products, boasting a workforce known for technical expertise and operational excellence. The company’s commitment to sustainable forestry practices, technological innovation, and deep community roots has established South Coast as both a cornerstone local employer and a respected Pacific Northwest timber industry participant. For more information, visit socomi.com.

About Chinook Forest Partners
Founded in 2018, Chinook Forest Partners is a forestland investment manager providing clients with opportunities to invest in long-term, sustainability-managed real assets across North America. Our executive team has over 100 years of combined experience in the natural resource investment space, and we pride ourselves on our landscape approach to resource management, conservation, and positive community impacts. Chinook believes that sustainably managed working forests are a critical part of a healthy landscape approach to resource management. For more information, visit chinookforestpartners.com.

Source: socomi.com