Continuing a legacy of over 130 years of strong governance and forest stewardship
1890
founding year
6
generations of family ownership
375+
employees throughout the U.S. and growing
A Legacy of Innovation and Commitment
Green Diamond’s roots date back to 1890, when it was founded as Simpson Logging Company by Sol Simpson. At the start of the 20th century, Simpson spun out Green Diamond Resource Company as an independent company, though with shared ownership.
Within the forestry industry, Sol Simpson developed a reputation as an innovative leader. He introduced the use of draft horses to replace oxen in forestry, as well as new technologies such as a mechanized log-hauling machine known as the “Walking Dudley.” As an employer, he became one of the first to offer a company health plan to loggers. Throughout five generations, Sol’s descendants have continued his commitment to people and innovation—growing the business to include more than 375 employees, 2.2 million acres and five primary businesses.
Green Diamond has sustainably managed natural resources for more than 100 years. We are proud to build on that legacy by publishing our inaugural Sustainability Report. The report outlines our ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship and social responsibility, with stories of how we put forest stewardship into action throughout 2022.
