Mendocino Redwood Company
| Company type | Limited liability company |
|---|---|
| Industry | forest management, logging |
| Founded | July 1998 |
| Headquarters | near Ukiah, California , |
Key people | Mike Jani (Chief Forester) |
| Products | Forest products |
| Owner | Fisher Family of San Francisco, others |
Number of employees | 43 |
| Parent | Sansome Partners, L.P |
| Website | www.mrc.com |
The Mendocino Redwood Company (MRC) is a forest products enterprise headquartered in California, operating a mill near Ukiah, California, and controlling a substantial amount of land predominantly located within Mendocino County, California.
Background
Established in 1998, MRC oversees roughly ten percent of the private timberlands in Mendocino County. The principal investors include the Fisher Family, known for founding Gap Clothing. The company's inception involved acquiring a segment of Louisiana-Pacific’s timber holdings in California.
To promote conifer restoration and manage tanoak populations, MRC utilizes regulated herbicide treatments under the supervision of the Mendocino Agricultural Commission. California ranks second nationwide regarding forestland area, with Mendocino County representing a considerable portion.
Growth
On July 29, 2008, pursuant to an order from a US Bankruptcy Court, MRC purchased assets from the insolvent Pacific Lumber Company (PALCO) in Humboldt County from Maxxam Inc. This acquisition included PALCO’s milling facility and extensive forest acreage. The company town of Scotia, California along with additional properties were transferred separately to Marathon Structured Finance.
Humboldt
The merged operations of Pacific Lumber Company (PALCO) and its subsidiaries function under the name Humboldt Redwood Company. This entity follows a more cautious timber harvesting approach that excludes clearcutting and restricts logging of most old-growth redwoods.
Certification
Mendocino Redwood Company has been awarded a Forest Stewardship Council certification for responsible forest management after evaluation by Scientific Certification Systems.