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Chinook Forest Partners, a forestland investment manager based in Grants Pass, Or., has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire South Coast Lumber Co., Brookings, Or., and affiliates, on behalf of long-term investors.
Operations include the South Coast Lumber sawmill, veneer mill, and planer mill; Pacific Wood Laminate plywood and LVL manufacturing facilities; reload facilities in Merlin, Or., and Samoa, Ca.; timberland owner/manager CLR Timber Holdings; and the SOCOMI brand (derived from South Coast Milling).
The acquisition encompasses 104,000 acres of premium coastal forest with modern manufacturing facilities. Chinook will manage these assets as a fully integrated platform within its portfolio of high-quality 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.
Founded in the early 1950s, 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.
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.
