Rayonier Elects Wilson EVP of Forest Resources

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Rayonier, Jacksonville, Fla., USA, has elected Lynn Wilson EVP, Forest Resources. Wilson is a member of Rayonier’s senior management team and is responsible for 2.6 million acres of timberland in nine states and New Zealand. She’s also responsible for the administration of Rayonier’s Land Information Services and leadership of the company’s timberland acquisition team.

Prior to joining Rayonier, Wilson served as VP, Operations Support with Plum Creek – a position she reached after holding a variety of responsibilities, including company logging superintendent, senior resource manager, and GM. Her forestry career spans more than two decades. She holds a bachelor’s degree in forest management from the University of Maine.

"Since joining Rayonier, Lynn has led the successful integration of multiple acquisitions, assumed responsibility for our international forestry operations, and driven our Forest Resources business to greater levels of operating efficiency," said Paul Boynton, chairman, president, and CEO. "This new title appropriately reflects Lynn’s recently broadened global leadership role and her sustained success in leading our forestry operations."

Rayonier has three core businesses: Forest Resources, Real Estate, and Performance Fibers. The company owns, leases, or manages 2.6 million acres of timber and land in the U.S. and New Zealand. Its holdings include approximately 200,000 acres with residential and commercial development potential along the Interstate 95 corridor between Savannah, Ga., and Daytona Beach, Fla. Its Performance Fibers business is one of the world's leading producers of high-value specialty cellulose fibers used in products such as filters, pharmaceuticals, and LCD screens.

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