Weyerhaeuser Company (NYSE: WY) and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) announced today that George H. Weyerhaeuser, Jr., 52, has been seconded to the WBCSD in the role of Senior Fellow in the Office of the President for a two year period.

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"The WBCSD is delighted to have access to the time and talent of such a respected business leader as George Weyerhaeuser," said Bjorn Stigson, president of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development. "George's experience as a senior business executive, his expertise in technology and research, and his broad understanding of global business challenges relating to energy, climate change, water and other significant resource issues will bring significant value to WBCSD. We appreciate Weyerhaeuser's willingness to share George's knowledge and insight about sustainability and global business issues with us over the next two years."

Steven R. Rogel, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Weyerhaeuser Company, said: "Weyerhaeuser Company is honored to have one of its senior executives seconded by the prestigious WBCSD. Their global leadership and commitment to sustainable development provides a powerful business catalyst for change that promotes eco-efficiency, innovation and corporate social responsibility."

Based in Geneva, Switzerland, the WBCSD's mission is to provide business leadership as a catalyst for change toward sustainable development. It comprises a coalition of 190 international companies drawn from 35 countries and 20 major industrial sectors. Members are united by a shared commitment to sustainable development via the three pillars of economic growth, ecological balance and social progress.

George Weyerhaeuser has had a distinguished career in Weyerhaeuser and in the North American forest industry spanning nearly three decades, including roles as senior vice president Technology, Procurement and Transportation since 1998; president and CEO Weyerhaeuser Canada, 1993-98; vice president of manufacturing, pulp and paper from 1991-93; vice president and mill manager at Valliant, Okla., 1988-91; as well as roles in wood products and timberlands. In his new role, which begins on April 1, George Weyerhaeuser will be located in the WBCSD's office in Geneva as well as in their newly-established Washington D.C. office.

Weyerhaeuser Company, one of the world's largest integrated forest products companies, was incorporated in 1900. In 2005, sales were $22.6 billion. It has offices or operations in 18 countries, with customers worldwide. Weyerhaeuser is principally engaged in the growing and harvesting of timber; the manufacture, distribution and sale of forest products; and real estate construction, development and related activities. Additional information about Weyerhaeuser's businesses, products and practices is available at http://www.weyerhaeuser.com/ .

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  Analysts - Kathryn McAuley 253-924-2058

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