Meyer Memorial Trust Headquarters
Using Wood Procurement to Achieve Community, Equity and Conservation Goals
Meyer Memorial Trust saw the construction of its headquarters as an opportunity to use construction choices and, specifically, intentional wood procurement as a vehicle to advance the foundation’s mission — to work with and invest in organizations, communities, ideas, and efforts that contribute to a flourishing and equitable Oregon. —
They oriented the project to identify forest management attributes and sourcing criteria that optimize economic, social, and environmental outcomes. They created sustainable wood sourcing criteria with partners to recognize and support forests that are managed intentionally for human health, water, wildlife habitat, carbon sequestration, and worker rights. Additionally, they have committed to supporting rural forestry-based jobs, rural communities, and innovation in Oregon by constructing parts of the new building with wood.
Follow the wood's journey from forest to manufacturer to building below.
The Forests
Below are a few of the forests that supplied wood for this project
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Camp Adams
Camp Adams is a 216-acre camp established in 1938. In addition to hosting camps, retreats and environmental education programs, Camp Adams manages 180 acres of multi-species, mixed age forestland with a conservation easement held by the Clackamas County Soil and Water Conservation District.
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Camp Arrah Wanna
Established in 1941, Camp Arrah Wanna is a nonprofit that hosts campers and manages 120 acres of multi-species, mixed-age forestland in the foothills of Mt.Hood.
Harvest revenue directly supports the camp and community.
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Willamette National Forest
The Bureau of Land Management applied forest restoration projects, including removing small-diameter trees from an overstocked stand in the Willamette Valley.
This restoration project improves forest health, reduces the risk of a catastrophic fire, and creates materials that support local jobs and building materials.
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Zena Forest
Zena Forest is a multi-generational family business owned and managed by the Deumlings, who grow, mill, and manufacture native hardwoods in Polk County, Oregon.
In addition to economic and community value, flooring sourced from Zena Forest directly helps restore critically endangered Willamette Valley oak woodlands.
The Mills & Manufacturers
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Kaster’s Kustom Cutting
Kasters Kustom Cutting Inc., located in Mulino, Oregon, started over 25 years ago, focusing on dimensional lumber and large custom beams as its specialty, and is FSC-certified.
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Freres Engineered Wood
Freres Engineered Wood milled and manufactured Mass Plywood Panels (MPP). Freres' Mass Ply is a patented, veneer-based engineered wood certified by APA - The Engineered Wood Association.
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Summit Wood Creations
Summit Wood Creations, established in 2001, is a custom wood design manufacturer specializing in rustic and modern aesthetic furniture and casework. They are a certified Minority-and-Women-Owned Business Enterprise.
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Sustainable Northwest Wood
Sustainable Northwest Wood aims to make finding local, sustainable wood products easy and to be a bridge between responsible sourcing and the built environment.
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Zena Forest Products
Zena Forest Products, founded in 1987, is an Oregon-based multigenerational family business that restores and stewards resilient, locally sourced hardwood products for large-scale residential and commercial spaces.
The Wood Products
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Flooring
Big Leaf Maple from Zena Forest
Created by Zena Forest Products
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Siding
Cedar from Camp Arrah Wanna and Camp Adams
Milled & Manufactured by Kaster’s Kustom Cutting
Installed by Matson Siding
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Mass Plywood Panels
Wood from Willamette National Forest
Manufactured by Freres Engineered Wood
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Cabinets / Kitchen
Wood from FSC mixed credit forests in Oregon & Washington via SNW Wood
Manufactured by Summit Wood
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Roof Trusses / Framing
Wood from FSC-certified forests in Oregon & Washington
Manufactured by Shelter Products Inc
Sourced by SNW Wood
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Decking
Wood from Camp Adams
Milled by Kaster’s Kustom Cutting
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Interior Ceiling Lattice
Lattice sourced by Tasler Forest Products from FSC-certified forests in British Columbia, Canada
Installed by Bridgeport Interiors
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Interior Doors
Wood from FSC-Certified forests in Washington
Manufactured by Lynden Door
Sourced by Building Material Specialties
Installed by Gibson Door and Millwork
Other Contributors:
Lever Architecture – Lead Architect
O’Neill/Walsh Community Builders – Construction
project^ – Real Estate Developer
Sustainable Northwest - Wood Advisor
Techsource Enterprises - Installed hard wood floors
Timberland - Lead Subcontractor on Framing
Northwest Millworks - Supplied trim - FSC group program
Photo credit: Jeremy Bitterman of all completed Meyer Memorial Trust building photos