Weyerhaeuser Company (NYSE: WY) today announced the appointment of Thomas F. Gideon, 55, as senior vice president, Containerboard Packaging and Recycling, effective immediately. He succeeds James R. Keller, 56, who retires after 32 years with the company.

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James (Mike) M. Branson, 51, succeeds Gideon as senior vice president, Timberlands.

Gideon and Branson will report to Richard E. Hanson, executive vice president and chief operating officer. Both will serve on the company's operating committee which executes the business and portfolio strategies agreed upon by the board and chief executive officer.

Tom R. Holmes, 57, succeeds Branson as vice president, Southern Timberlands and will report to Branson.

"These appointments enable us to further capitalize on Weyerhaeuser's deep management team and demonstrate our commitment to developing strong and effective leadership," said Steven R. Rogel, chairman, president and chief executive officer. "We are confident that all three are the right executives for these positions. Issues affecting the entire industry challenge the containerboard business and Tom Gideon will make the necessary decisions to improve its financial and operational performance. The board and management team are committed to taking all appropriate steps to enhance value for our shareholders."

Gideon joined Weyerhaeuser in 1978 and worked in diverse leadership roles including work design, labor relations, business human resources, sales and marketing, manufacturing, and business leadership. He was appointed senior vice president, Timberlands in 2005 and added responsibility for Newsprint and Bleached Board in 2006.

Branson joined Weyerhaeuser in 1979 and held leadership roles in finance, wood products manufacturing, and most recently as vice president Southern Timberlands.

Holmes joined Weyerhaeuser in 1972 and held numerous forestry positions in Canada before assuming the role of vice president, Canadian Forestlands in 2005, his current position.

"We thank Jim Keller for his commitment, contributions and enthusiasm," Rogel said. "He will be missed by all who worked with him and we wish him well in his future endeavors."

Weyerhaeuser Company, one of the world's largest integrated forest products companies, was incorporated in 1900. In 2006, sales were $21.9 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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