Evironmentalists to sue pulp maker over Altamaha pollution Dec 12, 2008
BRUNSWICK Environmentalists have filed a 60-day notice that they intend to sue Rayonier Inc., saying the company pollutes the Altamaha River with foul-smelling wastewater from its Jesup pulp mill. Attorneys for the Altamaha Riverkeeper said Tuesday that Rayonier has done little over the past 10 years to reduce the stinking, coffee-colored water it discharges. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Invasive plants threaten Florida's native species Nov 13, 2008
Successes have been sporadic but show potential to make inroads at many levels: Timber giant Rayonier Inc. has corresponded with the group, although it isn't considered a member. The Glen St. Mary Nursery Co., in business in Baker County since the 1880s, hosted its summer meeting. (Florida Times-Union)
Weyerhaeuser 3Q rises but sales and outlook weaken Nov 1, 2008
Analysts on the call asked if Weyerhaeuser might follow rivals like Plum Creek Timber Co. Inc. and Rayonier Inc. and become a REIT, a real estate investment trust, which could offer the company tax benefits. Fulton said the company continues to evaluate that option. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Jacksonville Journal Oct 29, 2008
Mayor John Peyton tapped Rayonier Inc. vice president Helen Rowan to fill an open seat on the Jacksonville Economic Development Commission. Peyton announced the appointment Tuesday. (Florida Times-Union)
Former Equity Office CEO invested in new foundation Oct 17, 2008
" The two havent actively looked to reignite Lakeshore Holdings since last year, and dont yet know when or if they will. Mr. Kincaid says prices in many markets are still too high and he doesn't know when they'll fall enough to interest him. I wouldn't be surprised if I was jumping back into real estate, says Mr. Kincaid, who lives in Northbrook with his wife and three children. But right now I'm really busy and enjoying myself. In addition to his foundation work, Mr.... (Crain's Chicago Business)
Getting a Handle on an Unwieldy Data Center Oct 6, 2008
Just 18 months ago, Rayonier Inc., an international forest products company, had a decentralized IT department across six locations and was supporting more servers than it needed, many of which were at end of life. The company's IT infrastructure strategy had, admittedly, been driven by old school thinking. (EnterpriseStorageForum)
Southern Company CEO David Ratcliffe to Guest Host CNBC's Squawk Box Aug. 13 Aug 13, 2008
Ratcliffe's guests will include Lee Thomas, CEO of Rayonier Inc., and Larkin Martin, managing partner of Martin Farms, who both also serve as directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. ADVERTISEMENT. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Determine the forest from the trees Jul 8, 2008
" Acadian Timber Income Fund (target, $11.20) is a very pure play timber play, but he downgraded the income trust to a "neutral" rating after it reached his target. Acadian, 45-per-cent owned by Brookfield Asset Management Inc., owns timberland in Eastern Canada and the Northeastern United States. U.S. timber REITs are "a good long-term asset but are trading close to peak valuations" because a lot of money has been chasing them, said analyst Steven Chercover of D.A. Davidson & Co. The analyst... (Globe and Mail -- Business)
REITs Fell in 2nd Quarter, Still Outperform Dow Jul 4, 2008
6 percent increase, was a miscellaneous grouping that includes timberland REITs Plum Creek Timber Co. and Rayonier Inc., among others. Next were REITs specializing in hybrid office-industrial buildings, up 3. (Realtor Magazine Online)
Rayonier buys Washington state timberland Apr 9, 2008
Rayonier Inc. has completed the previously announced purchase of 56,300 acres of timberland in southwest Washington from. After adjustments, the final purchase price was $213. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Adelante Shares(TM) LLC Announces Quarterly Rebalancing of the: Mar 15, 2008
-- Adelante Shares RE Composite Index added HCP, Inc. (NYSE: ), Rayonier Inc. (NYSE: ), Health Care REIT, Inc. (NYSE: ), Corporate Office Properties Trust (NYSE: ), Potlatch Corporation (NYSE: ), DiamondRock Hospitality Co. (NYSE: ), Maguire Properties, Inc. (NYSE: ), Cousins Properties Incorporated (NYSE: ) and deleted Ventas, Inc. (NYSE: ), Equity One, Inc. (NYSE: ), First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ), Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (NYSE: ), Equity Lifestyle Properties,... (PR Newswire)
Old Indian dugout at Fernbank 'one in a million' Mar 2, 2008
The river wound through land belonging to Rayonier Inc., an international forest-products company. When Rayonier officials learned about the ancient canoe on their property, they agreed to donate it to Fernbank, which had offered to preserve the dugout and put it on display. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Nation's Largest Real Estate Auction Firm Selects Two of Sarasota's Fastest Growing Realty Firms as its Strategic Sarasota, FL Partners; Will Offer Area Properties at Auction Feb 20, 2008
Some of the Florida properties it has sold at auction include: -- The Paul Rudolph-designed Umbrella House on Lido Key island off Sarasota ("one of the five most remarkable houses from the mid-20th century" -- "Architectural Digest/France"); -- The remaining 88 condominiums in Trump Plaza of the Palm Beaches, which sold for more than $19 million; -- Five Art Deco, Ocean Avenue hotels in Miami's South Beach; -- More than 280,000 square feet of fully-leased office and warehouse buildings, plus an... (PR Newswire)
4Q and '07 earnings down for Rayonier Jan 25, 2008
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VOIP systems continue to gain traction with businesses Aug 13, 2007
James Crichlow Adam Rasner, director of network services for Rayonier Inc., is enthusiastic about the companys implementation of Voice over Internet Protocol. Adam Rasner is among the growing number of converts ready to spread the word: Voice over Internet Protocol is the future of telephone. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Southeast Georgians on wildfire: 'We dodged a giant' Jul 22, 2007
"Given our size, we're fortunate that we have the flexibility to harvest in other areas," says Jay Fredericksen, spokesman for timber giant Rayonier Inc., which suffered damage on 50,000 Georgia acres. "It's not something we like to see, and we're not insured, but it's not the end of the world.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Ex-Georgia-Pacific president chosen to head Rayonier Mar 1, 2007
Little did Lee Thomas know when he joined the board of Jacksonville-based Rayonier Inc. last June that he would become the CEO of the forest products company today. Rayonier's board elected Thomas CEO on Tuesday, succeeding Lee Nutter, 63, who is retiring. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Developer haltsFlagler resort project Feb 21, 2007
Lenihan said Centex is committed to resume construction when the real estate market "corrects itself."It's not something I can just walk away from," he said.Councilwoman Mary DiStefano said she would like to see Centex either turn over the golf course to the city or develop it through private public partnership with the city. Either arrangement would satisfy the city's recent quest to find a suitable location for a public golf course.In November, the council decided to begin acquisition of a... (Daytona Beach News Journal)
PROPERTY TAXES: Taxing times Feb 11, 2007
Michael Bell, who represented Rayonier Inc., said the company's Nassau County paper mill has been socked with increasing tangible personal property increases. Passing along costs to customers has its limits, he said. (Florida Times-Union)
Fernbank final stop for ancient canoe Jan 21, 2007
By The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Published on: 01/18/07. The Fernbank Museum of Natural History has a new boathouse and a very old boat in its cavernous basement, the temporary home for a centuries-old dugout canoe that will eventually anchor the museum's planned exhibit on Georgia's native peoples. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
