Boardman
— The poplar plantation seeded by Potlatch Forest
Products Corp. along I-84 near Boardman will soon sport an
on-site sawmill to manufacture hardwood lumber products from
the company’s 17,000-acre high-tech plantation. The $8.1
million mill is expected to be operational by December,
employing 55 people. Michael Sullivan, Potlatch spokesman, says
demand for white poplar, used in cabinetry, paneling and
furniture, is strong. Potlatch is also exploring other emerging
markets for the wood. The mill is expected to produce 30
million board feet of Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) lumber
annually
