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Weyerhaeuser Company

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WEYERHAEUSER
Annual Report and Form 10-K

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DEAR SHAREHOLDER:

As the long-awaited recovery in U.S. housing fi nally 
begins to take hold, Weyerhaeuser Company is taking 
full advantage of the upturn. 

Our goal is to be the fi rst choice for both investors and 
customers. Over the past few years, despite strong 
headwinds in housing, our businesses have tapped the 
ingenuity of our people to improve effi ciency, lower cost, 
build customer relationships, and move quickly in response 
to shifting market demands. Our focused and strategic 
work has strengthened the foundation of our company, 
from which we intend to grow and fl ourish as housing 
returns to trend and the general economy improves. 

Our most signifi cant success story in 2012 was the 
tremendous improvement in our Wood Products business. 
This turnaround was not due to market recovery alone. 
More than half of the earnings generated by our Wood 
Products business came from operational improvements 
throughout the sector — large and small initiatives at all 
levels that added up to a signifi cant and sustainable 
breakthrough in performance. 

Our other three businesses — Timberlands, Real Estate 
and Cellulose Fibers — were also focused on driving 
operational excellence while taking advantage of any 
market opportunities that arose. Our Timberlands 
business capitalized on its unique position in the Asian 
export market. Our Real Estate companies saw stronger 
sales in the fourth quarter, which is further evidence 
that the housing recovery has teeth. And while fl uff pulp 
markets weakened in 2012 from their high the previous 
year, the fundamentals for our Cellulose Fibers business 
continue to support our long-term strategy to grow with 
our global customers. 

The proof of our company’s 
underlying strength is 
not just in my words, 
or in the numbers we 
report each quarter. As 
an investor, you deserve 
to see evidence of our 
results in your own 
pocketbook. This year, 
our board of directors 
signaled their confi dence 
in Weyerhaeuser 
Company by raising our dividend by 13 percent. This action 
supports our long-held philosophy to set a dividend that 
is sustainable and will grow over time. I’m very pleased 
that we were able to reward our investors with a total 
shareholder return of more than 50 percent in 2012. 

As we look to the year ahead, our priority is to continue 
safely making money by pushing for continuous opera-
tional improvement, managing cost, and responding 
quickly to market opportunities. While we certainly 
welcome a stronger housing market, we are not waiting 
for it or relying on it for our success. Now, more than ever, 
we are ready to run faster and harder than ever before. 

I look forward to continuing to share the benefi ts of our 
hard work with you. 

Dan Fulton
President and Chief Executive Offi cer

WEYERHAEUSER CONTACT INFORMATION
Investor Relations contact
Kathryn F. McAuley
Vice President, Investor Relations 
253.924.2058

Shareholder Services contact
Jacqueline W. Hawn
Assistant Corporate Secretary and 
Manager, Shareholder Services
253.924.5631
Corporatesecretary@weyerhaeuser.com

Ordering company reports
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Production notes
This report is printed on 80 lb. Finch 
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text. The entire report can be recycled in 
most high-grade offi ce paper recycling 
programs. Thank you for recycling.

ABOUT WEYERHAEUSER
Weyerhaeuser Company began oper-
ations in 1900 and is one of the world's 
largest private owners of timberlands. 
We also manufacture wood and cellulose 
fi bers products, and we develop real 
estate, primarily as a builder of single-
family homes. We employ approximately 
13,200 people who serve customers 
worldwide. Our company is a real estate 
investment trust. 

Corporate mailing address 
and telephone
Weyerhaeuser Company
PO Box 9777
Federal Way, Washington
98063-9777
253.924.2345

Weyerhaeuser online
www.wy.com

Annual meeting
April 11, 2013
George Hunt Walker
Weyerhaeuser Building
Federal Way, Washington

Proxy material will be mailed on or about 
March 8, 2013, to each holder of record 
of voting shares.

Stock exchanges and symbols
Weyerhaeuser Company common stock 
is listed on the New York Stock Exchange 
and the Chicago Stock Exchange. Our 
NYSE symbol is WY.

TRANSFER AGENT AND REGISTRAR
Computershare Investor Services
250 Royall Street
Canton, Massachusetts 02021

Computershare Investor Services, our 
transfer agent, maintains the records for 
our registered shareholders and can help 
you with a variety of shareholder-related 
services at no charge, including:

•  change of name or address,
•  consolidation of accounts,
•  duplicate mailings,
•  dividend reinvestment and direct stock 

purchase plan enrollment,

•  lost stock certifi cates,
•  transfer of stock to another person, and 
•  additional administrative services.

Access your investor statements online 
24 hours a day, seven days a week with 
MLink. To fi nd out more about the services 
and programs available to you, please 
contact Computershare Investor Services 
directly to access your account by internet, 
telephone or mail — whichever is most 
convenient for you.

Contact us by telephone
Shareholders in the United States
800.561.4405
800.231.5469 TDD for hearing-impaired

Foreign shareholders
201.680.6578
201.680.6610 TDD for hearing-impaired

Contact us online
www.computershare.com/investor

Weyerhaeuser Company
c/o Computershare Investor Services 
PO Box 43006
Providence, Rhode Island 02940-3006

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012

or

[

] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM

TO

COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 1-4825
WEYERHAEUSER COMPANY
A WASHINGTON CORPORATION

91-0470860
(IRS EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NO.)

FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON 98063-9777 TELEPHONE (253) 924-2345

SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(B) OF THE ACT:

TITLE OF EACH CLASS
Common Shares ($1.25 par value)

NAME OF EACH EXCHANGE ON WHICH REGISTERED:
Chicago Stock Exchange
New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities
Act. [X] Yes [

] No

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the
Act. [

] Yes [X] No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such
reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. [X] Yes [

] No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Website, if any, every
Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter)
during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such
files). [X] Yes [

] No

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§ 229.405 of this chapter) is not
contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements
incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. [X]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting
company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the
Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer [X] Accelerated filer [

] Non-accelerated filer [

] Smaller reporting company [

]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). [

] Yes [X] No

As of June 30, 2012, the aggregate market value of the registrant’s common stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant was
$11,825,766,504 based on the closing sale price as reported on the New York Stock Exchange Composite Price Transactions.

As of February 1, 2013, 544,262,350 shares of the registrant’s common stock ($1.25 par value) were outstanding.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Portions of the Notice of 2013 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and Proxy Statement for the company’s Annual Meeting of
Shareholders to be held April 11, 2013, are incorporated by reference into Part II and III.

WEYERHAEUSER COMPANY > 2012 ANNUAL REPORT AND FORM 10-K

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I
ITEM 1.

OUR BUSINESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
WE CAN TELL YOU MORE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
WHO WE ARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
(cid:129) REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST (REIT) ELECTION . . . . . . . . . . 1
(cid:129) OUR BUSINESS SEGMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
(cid:129) EFFECT OF MARKET CONDITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
(cid:129) COMPETITION IN OUR MARKETS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
(cid:129) SALES OUTSIDE THE U.S.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
(cid:129) OUR EMPLOYEES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
WHAT WE DO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
(cid:129) TIMBERLANDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
(cid:129) WOOD PRODUCTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
(cid:129) CELLULOSE FIBERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
(cid:129) REAL ESTATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
NATURAL RESOURCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS . . . . . . . . . . 15
(cid:129) REGULATIONS AFFECTING FORESTRY PRACTICES . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
(cid:129) ENDANGERED SPECIES PROTECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
(cid:129) FOREST CERTIFICATION STANDARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
(cid:129) WHAT THESE REGULATIONS AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS
MEAN TO US . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
(cid:129) CANADIAN ABORIGINAL RIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
(cid:129) POLLUTION-CONTROL REGULATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
(cid:129) ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
(cid:129) REGULATION OF AIR EMISSIONS IN THE U.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
(cid:129) REGULATION OF AIR EMISSIONS IN CANADA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
(cid:129) REGULATION OF WATER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
(cid:129) POTENTIAL CHANGES IN POLLUTION REGULATION . . . . . . . . . . . 19
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
RISKS RELATED TO OUR INDUSTRIES AND BUSINESS . . . . . . . . . . 21
(cid:129) MACROECONOMIC CONDITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
(cid:129) COMMODITY PRODUCTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
(cid:129) INDUSTRY SUPPLY OF LOGS, WOOD PRODUCTS AND
PULP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21
(cid:129) HOMEBUILDING MARKET AND ECONOMIC RISKS . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
(cid:129) CAPITAL MARKETS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
(cid:129) CHANGES IN CREDIT RATINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
(cid:129) SUBSTITUTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
(cid:129) CHANGES IN PRODUCT MIX OR PRICING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
(cid:129) INTENSE COMPETITION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
(cid:129) MATERIAL DISRUPTION OF MANUFACTURING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
(cid:129) CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
(cid:129) ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
(cid:129) CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
(cid:129) AVAILABILITY OF RAW MATERIALS AND ENERGY . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
(cid:129) TRANSPORTATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
(cid:129) REIT STATUS AND TAX IMPLICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
(cid:129) LEGAL PROCEEDINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
(cid:129) EXPORT TAXES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
(cid:129) NATURAL DISASTERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
(cid:129) STOCK-PRICE VOLATILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
PROPERTIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
ITEM 2.
ITEM 3.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES — NOT APPLICABLE . . . . . . . . . . . .

RISKS RELATED TO OWNERSHIP OF OUR COMMON STOCK . . . . . . 27

PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED

STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY
SECURITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

ITEM 6.
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL

CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
WHAT YOU WILL FIND IN THIS MD&A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

ECONOMIC AND MARKET CONDITIONS AFFECTING OUR
OPERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST (REIT) ELECTION . . . . . . . . . . . 33
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE SUMMARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
(cid:129) CONSOLIDATED RESULTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
(cid:129) TIMBERLANDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
(cid:129) WOOD PRODUCTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
(cid:129) CELLULOSE FIBERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
(cid:129) REAL ESTATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
(cid:129) UNALLOCATED ITEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
(cid:129) INTEREST EXPENSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
(cid:129) INCOME TAXES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
(cid:129) CASH FROM OPERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
(cid:129) INVESTING IN OUR BUSINESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
(cid:129) FINANCING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS, LEGAL PROCEEDINGS AND OTHER
CONTINGENCIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
ACCOUNTING MATTERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
(cid:129) CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
(cid:129) PROSPECTIVE ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . 49
MARKET RISK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
LONG-TERM DEBT OBLIGATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA . . . . . . . 51
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME . . . . . 53
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY . . . . . . . . . . 57
INDEX FOR NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . 59
CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
EVALUATION OF DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES . . . 97
CHANGES IN INTERNAL CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
MANAGEMENT’S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER
FINANCIAL REPORTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT

ITEM 9.

ITEM 8.

ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION — NOT APPLICABLE

PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE AND DIRECTOR COMPENSATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND

MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS . . . . . . 104
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS . . . . . 104
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

PART IV
ITEM 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES . . . . . . . . . 105
EXHIBITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
SIGNATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

CERTIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

COMPANY OFFICERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

OUR BUSINESS
We are one of the world’s largest private owners of
timberlands. We own or control more than 6 million acres of
timberlands, primarily in the U.S., and manage another
13.9 million acres under long-term licenses in Canada. We
manage these timberlands on a sustainable basis in
compliance with internationally recognized forestry standards.
We are also one of the largest manufacturers of wood and
specialty cellulose fibers products, and we develop real estate,
primarily as a builder of single-family homes. Our company is a
real estate investment trust (REIT).

We are committed to operate as a sustainable company and
are listed on the Dow Jones World Sustainability Index. We
focus on increasing energy and resource efficiency, reducing
greenhouse gas emissions, reducing water consumption,
conserving natural resources, and offering products that meet
human needs with superior sustainability attributes. We
operate with world class safety results, understand and
address the needs of the communities in which we operate,
and present ourselves transparently.

In 2012, we generated $7.1 billion in net sales and employed
approximately 13,200 people who serve customers worldwide.

This portion of our Annual Report and Form 10-K provides
detailed information about who we are, what we do and where
we are headed. Unless otherwise specified, current information
reported in this Form 10-K is as of the fiscal year ended
December 31, 2012.

We break out financial information such as revenues, earnings
and assets by the business segments that form our company.
We also discuss the development of our company and the
geographic areas where we do business.

We report our financial condition in two groups:

(cid:129)Forest Products — our forest products-based operations,
principally the growing and harvesting of timber, the
manufacture, distribution and sale of forest products and
corporate governance activities; and

(cid:129)Real Estate — our real estate development and single-family

home building operations.

Throughout this Form 10-K, unless specified otherwise,
references to “we,” “our,” “us” and “the company” refer to the
consolidated company, including both Forest Products and
Real Estate.

WE CAN TELL YOU MORE

AVAILABLE INFORMATION

We meet the information-reporting requirements of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 by filing periodic reports, proxy statements and

other information with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
These reports and statements — information about our company’s
business, financial results and other matters — are available at:
(cid:129)the SEC Internet site — www.sec.gov;
(cid:129)the SEC’s Public Conference Room, 100 F St. N.E.,
Washington, D.C., 20549, (800) SEC-0330; and

(cid:129)our Internet site — www.weyerhaeuser.com.
When we file the information electronically with the SEC, it also
is added to our Internet site.

WHO WE ARE

We started out as Weyerhaeuser Timber Company, incorporated
in the state of Washington in January 1900, when Frederick
Weyerhaeuser and 15 partners bought 900,000 acres of
timberland.

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST (REIT) ELECTION

Starting with our 2010 fiscal year, we elected to be taxed as a
REIT. We expect to derive most of our REIT income from
investments in timberlands, including the sale of standing
timber through pay-as-cut sales contracts. REIT income can be
distributed to shareholders without first paying corporate level
tax, substantially eliminating the double taxation on income. A
significant portion of our timberland segment earnings receives
this favorable tax treatment. We are, however, subject to
corporate taxes on built-in-gains (the excess of fair market
value over tax basis at January 1, 2010) on sales of real
property (other than standing timber) held by the REIT during
the first 10 years following the REIT conversion. We continue to
be required to pay federal corporate income taxes on earnings
of our Taxable REIT Subsidiary (TRS), which principally includes
our manufacturing businesses, our real estate development
and single-family home building operations and the portion of
our Timberlands segment income included in the TRS.

OUR BUSINESS SEGMENTS

In the Consolidated Results section of Management’s
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations, you will find our overall performance results for our
business segments:
(cid:129)Timberlands,
(cid:129)Wood Products,
(cid:129)Cellulose Fibers and
(cid:129)Real Estate.
Detailed financial information about our business segments
and our geographic locations is in Note 2: Business Segments
and Note 21: Geographic Areas in the Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements, as well as in this section and in the
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations.

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EFFECT OF MARKET CONDITIONS

OUR EMPLOYEES

The health of the U.S. housing market strongly affects our Real
Estate, Wood Products and Timberlands segments. Real Estate
focuses on building single family homes. Wood Products
primarily sells into the new residential building and repair and
remodel markets. Demand for logs from our Timberlands
segment is affected by the production of wood-based building
products as well as export demand. Cellulose Fibers is primarily
affected by global demand and the relative strength of the U.S.
dollar.

COMPETITION IN OUR MARKETS

We operate in highly competitive domestic and foreign markets,
with numerous companies selling similar products. Many of our
products also face competition from substitutes for wood and
wood-fiber products. In real estate development, our
competitors include numerous regional and national firms. We
compete in our markets primarily through price, product quality
and service levels.

Our business segments’ competitive strategies are as follows:

(cid:129)Timberlands — Extract maximum value from each acre we

own or manage.

(cid:129)Wood Products — Deliver high-quality lumber, structural
panels, engineered wood products and complementary
products for residential applications.

(cid:129)Cellulose Fibers — Concentrate on value-added pulp

products.

(cid:129)Real Estate — Deliver unique value propositions in target

markets.

SALES OUTSIDE THE U.S.

In 2012, $2.1 billion — 30 percent — of our total consolidated
sales and revenues from continuing operations were to
customers outside the U.S. Exports from the U.S. decreased
$93 million, or 5 percent, primarily due to lower pulp price
realizations in our Cellulose Fibers segment. The table below
shows sales outside the U.S. for the last three years.

SALES OUTSIDE THE U.S. IN MILLIONS OF DOLLARS

2012

2011

2010

Exports from the U.S.

$1,682

$1,775

$1,610

Canadian export and domestic sales

Other foreign sales

Total

348

92

363

70

327

52

$2,122

$2,208

$1,989

Percent of total sales

30%

36%

33%

We have approximately 13,200 employees. This number
includes:

(cid:129)12,350 employed in North America and
(cid:129)850 employed by our operations outside of North America.
Of these employees, approximately 3,500 are members of
unions covered by multi-year collective-bargaining agreements.
More information about these agreements is in Note 8: Pension
and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans in the Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements.

WHAT WE DO

This section provides information about how we:

(cid:129)grow and harvest trees,
(cid:129)manufacture and sell products made from them,
(cid:129)build and sell homes and
(cid:129)develop land.
For each of our business segments, we provide details about
what we do, where we do it, how much we sell and where we
are headed.

TIMBERLANDS

Our Timberlands business segment manages 6.3 million acres
of private commercial forestland worldwide. We own 5.6 million
of those acres and have long-term leases on the other
0.7 million acres. In addition, we have renewable, long-term
licenses on 13.9 million acres of forestland located in four
Canadian provinces. The tables presented in this section
include data from this segment’s business units as of the end
of 2012.

WHAT WE DO

Forestry Management

Our Timberlands business segment:

(cid:129)grows and harvests trees for use as lumber, other wood and

building products and pulp and paper;

(cid:129)exports logs to other countries where they are made into

products;

(cid:129)plants seedlings — and in parts of Canada we use natural
regeneration — to reforest the harvested areas using the
most effective regeneration method for the site and species;

(cid:129)monitors and cares for the new trees as they grow to

maturity; and

(cid:129)seeks to sustain and maximize the timber supply from our

forestlands while keeping the health of our environment a key
priority.

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Our goal is to maximize returns by selling logs and stumpage to
internal and external customers. We focus on solid wood and
use intensive silviculture to improve forest productivity and
returns while managing our forests on a sustainable basis to
meet customer and public expectations.

Sustainable Forestry Practices

We are committed to responsible environmental stewardship
wherever we operate, managing forests to produce financially
mature timber while protecting the ecosystem services they
provide. Our working forests include places with unique
environmental, cultural, historical or recreational value. To
protect their unique qualities, we follow regulatory
requirements, voluntary standards and implement the
Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI) standard. Independent
auditing of all of the forests we own or manage in the United
States and Canada certifies that we meet the SFI standard. Our
forestlands in Uruguay are Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
certified or managed to the Uruguayan national forestry
management standard designed to meet the Program for the
Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC).

Canadian Forestry Operations

In Canada, we have licenses to operate forestlands that provide
raw material for our manufacturing units in various provinces.
When we harvest trees, we pay the provinces at stumpage
rates set by the government, which generally are based on
prevailing market prices. We transfer logs to our manufacturing
units at cost, which means that we do not generate any profit in
the Timberlands segment from the harvest of timber from the
licensed acres in Canada.

Other Values From Our Timberlands

In the United States, we actively manage mineral, oil and gas
leases on our land and use geologic databases to identify and
market opportunities for commercial mineral and geothermal
development. We recognize leasing revenue over the terms of
agreements with customers. Revenue primarily comes from:

(cid:129)royalty payments on oil and gas production;
(cid:129)upfront bonus payments from oil and gas leasing and

exploration activity;

(cid:129)royalty payments on hard minerals (rock, sand and gravel);
(cid:129)geothermal lease and option revenues; and
(cid:129)the sale of mineral assets.
In managing mineral resources, we generate revenue related to
our ownership of the minerals and, separately, related to our
ownership of the surface. The ownership of mineral rights and
surface acres may be held by two separate parties. Materials
that can be mined from the surface, and whose value comes
from factors other than their chemical composition, typically

belong to the surface owner. Examples of surface materials
include rock, sand, gravel, dirt and topsoil. The mineral owner
holds the title to commodities that derive value from their
unique chemical composition. Examples of mineral rights
include oil, gas, coal (even if mined at the surface) and
precious metals. If the two types of rights conflict, then mineral
rights generally are superior to surface rights. A third type of
land right is geothermal, which can belong to either the surface
or mineral owner. We routinely reserve mineral and geothermal
rights when selling surface timberlands acreage.

Timberlands Products

PRODUCTS

Logs

Timberlands

HOW THEY’RE USED

Logs are made into lumber, other wood and
building products and pulp and paper products.

Timberland tracts are exchanged to improve our
timberland portfolio or are sold to third parties by
our land development subsidiary within this
segment.

Timber

Standing timber is sold to third parties.

Minerals, oil and gas

Minerals, oil and gas are sold into construction
and energy markets.

Other products

Other products includes seed and seedlings,
poles, recreational leases, as well as plywood
and hardwood lumber produced by our
international operations, primarily in South
America.

HOW WE MEASURE OUR PRODUCT

We report Timberlands data in cubic meters. Cubic meters
measure the total volume of wood fiber in a tree or log that we
can sell. Cubic meter volume is determined from the large and
small-end diameters and length and provides a more consistent
and comparative measure of timber and log volume among
operating regions, species, size and seasons of the year than
other units of measure.

We also use two other units of measure when transacting
business including:

(cid:129)thousand board feet (MBF) — used in the West to measure
the expected lumber recovery from a tree or log, but this
measure does not include taper or recovery of nonlumber
residual products; and

(cid:129)green tons — used in the South to measure weight, but

factors used for conversion to product volume can vary by
species, size, location and season.

Both measures are accurate in the regions where they are
used, but they do not provide a meaningful basis for
comparisons between the regions.

The conversion rate for MBF to cubic meters varies based on
several factors including diameter, length and taper of the
timber. The average conversion rate for MBF to cubic meters is
approximately 6.7 cubic meters per MBF.

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DISCUSSION OF OPERATIONS BY GEOGRAPHY

Summary of 2012 Timber Inventory and Timberland Locations

United States

GEOGRAPHIC AREA

MILLIONS
OF CUBIC
METERS

THOUSANDS OF ACRES AT
DECEMBER 31, 2012

TOTAL
INVENTORY

FEE
OWNERSHIP

LONG-
TERM
LEASES

TOTAL
ACRES

U.S.:

West

South

Total U.S.

154

137

291

1,960

3,380

5,340

—

1,960

656

656

4,036

5,996

Western United States

Our Western acres are well situated to serve the wood product
markets in Oregon and Washington. Their location near
Weyerhaeuser mills and many third-party facilities allows for
multiple sales opportunities. In addition, our location on the
West Coast provides access to higher-value export markets for
Douglas fir and whitewood logs in Japan, Korea and China. The
size and quality of our Western timberlands, coupled with their
proximity to several deep-water port facilities, positions us to
meet the needs of Pacific Rim log markets.

Our lands are composed primarily of Douglas fir, a species
highly valued for its structural strength. Our coastal lands also
contain whitewood and have a higher proportion of whitewood
than our interior holdings. Our management systems, which
provide us a competitive operating advantage, range from
research and forestry, to technical planning models,
mechanized harvesting and marketing and logistics.

2012 Western U.S. Inventory by Species

DOUGLAS FIR/CEDAR
WHITEWOOD
OTHER CONIFER
HARDWOOD

14%14%

1%1%

5%5%

80%80%

The conversion rate from green tons to cubic meters also varies
based on the season harvested and the specific gravity of the
wood for the region where the timber is grown. An average
conversion rate for green tons to cubic meters is approximately
0.825 cubic meters per green ton.

WHERE WE DO IT

Our timberlands assets are located primarily in North America.
In the U.S. we own and manage sustainable forests in nine
states for use in wood products and pulp and paper
manufacturing. We own or lease:

(cid:129)4.0 million acres in the southern U.S. (Alabama, Arkansas,

Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma and Texas);
and

(cid:129)2.0 million acres in the Pacific Northwest (Oregon and

Washington).

Our international operations are located primarily in Uruguay. In
Uruguay we own 300,000 acres and have long-term leases on
26,000 acres. In China we had a joint venture where we
manged 44,000 acres of timberland. We sold our interest in
this joint venture during 2012.

In addition, we have renewable, long-term licenses on
13.9 million acres of forestland owned by the provincial
government of four Canadian provinces.

Our total timber inventory — including timber on owned and
leased land in our U.S. and international operations — is
approximately 300 million cubic meters. The timber inventory
on licensed lands in Canada is approximately 443 million cubic
meters. The amount of timber inventory does not translate into
an amount of lumber or panel products because the quantity of
end products:

(cid:129)varies according to the species, size and quality of the

timber; and

(cid:129)will change through time as the mix of these variables adjust.
The species, size and grade of the trees affects the relative
value of our timberlands.

We maintain our timber inventory in an integrated resource
inventory and geographic information system (“GIS”). The
resource inventory component of the system is proprietary and
is largely based on internally developed technologies, including
growth and yield models developed by our research and
development organization. The GIS component is based on GIS
software that is viewed as the standard in our industry.

Timber inventory data collection and verification techniques
include the use of industry standard field sampling procedures
as well as proprietary remote sensing technologies in some
geographies where they generate improved estimates. The data
is collected and maintained at the timber stand level.

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2012 Western U.S. Inventory by Age / Species

2012 Southern U.S. Inventory by Species

I

S
R
E
T
E
M
C
B
U
C
F
O
S
N
O
I
L
L
I
M

45

40

35

30

25

20

15

10

5
0

AGE
(in years)

0-9

10-19

20-29

30-39

40-49

50-59

60-89

90-134

135+

DOUGLAS FIR/CEDAR

WHITEWOOD

OTHER CONIFER

HARDWOOD

Note: Inventory charted also includes areas set aside for conservation

The average age of timber harvested in 2012 was 51 years.
Most of our U.S. timberland is intensively managed for timber
production, but some areas are conserved for environmental,
historical, recreational or cultural reasons. Some of our older
trees are protected in acreage set aside for conservation, and
some are not yet logged due to harvest rate regulations. While
over the long term our average harvest age will decrease in
accordance with our sustainable forestry practices, we will only
harvest approximately 1.5 percent of our Western acreage each
year.

Southern United States

Our Southern acres predominantly contain southern yellow pine
and encompass timberlands in seven states. This area
provides a constant year round flow of logs to a variety of
internal and third-party customers. We sell grade logs to mills
that manufacture a diverse range of products including lumber,
plywood and veneer. We also sell chips and fiber logs to
oriented strand board, pulp and paper mills. Our timberlands
are well located to take advantage of road, logging and
transportation systems for efficient delivery of logs to these
customers.

We intensively manage our timber plantations using forestry
research and planning systems to optimize grade log
production. We also actively manage our land to capture
revenues from our oil, gas and hard minerals resources. We do
this while providing quality habitat for a range of animals and
birds, which is in high demand for recreational purposes. We
lease more than 95 percent of our acres to the public and state
wildlife agencies for recreational purposes.

SOUTHERN YELLOW PINE

HARDWOOD

21%21%

79%79%

2012 Southern U.S. Inventory by Age / Species

I

S
R
E
T
E
M
C
B
U
C
F
O
S
N
O
I
L
L
I
M

45

40

35

30

25

20

15

10

5
0

AGE
(in years)

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30 +

SOUTHERN YELLOW PINE

HARDWOOD

Note: Inventory charted also includes areas set aside for conservation

The average age of timber harvested in 2012 was 32 years for
southern yellow pine. In accordance with our sustainable
forestry practices, we harvest approximately 3.0 percent to
3.5 percent of our acreage each year in the South.

International

GEOGRAPHIC AREA

MILLIONS
OF CUBIC
METERS

THOUSANDS OF ACRES AT
DECEMBER 31, 2012

TOTAL
INVENTORY

FEE
OWNERSHIP

LONG-
TERM
LEASES

TOTAL
ACRES

Uruguay

9

300

26

326

Our forestlands in Uruguay are approximately 51 percent
loblolly pine and 49 percent eucalyptus on a hectare basis. On
average, the timber in Uruguay is in the first third of its rotation
age. It is entering into that part of the growth rotation when we
will see increased volume accretion. About 95 percent of the
area to be planted has been afforested to date.

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2012 International Inventory by Species (Uruguay)

Five-Year Summary of Timberlands Production

PRODUCTION IN THOUSANDS

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

Fee depletion –
cubic meters:

West

South

International(1)

7,170

11,488

763

6,595

9,738

854

5,569

8,197

349

6,359

10,626

8,996

12,363

503

—

Total

19,421

17,187

14,115

15,858

22,989

(1) International forestlands started commercial thinning in 2009 leading to production

volumes.

Our Timberlands annual fee depletion represents the harvest of
the timber assets we own. Depletion is a method of expensing
the cost of establishing the fee timber asset base over the
harvest or timber sales volume. The decline in fee depletion
from 2008 through 2010 reflects the company’s decision to
defer harvest and preserve the long-term value of the assets,
as well as two major dispositions in the West.

Five-Year Summary of Timberlands Production — Percentage
of Grade and Fiber

PERCENTAGE OF GRADE AND FIBER

West

South

International(1)

Total

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

Grade

Fiber

Grade

Fiber

Grade

Fiber

Grade

Fiber

90%

10%

59%

41%

67%

33%

71%

29%

90%

10%

58%

42%

55%

45%

70%

30%

92%

8%

55%

45%

65%

35%

70%

30%

90%

10%

55%

45%

65%

35%

70%

30%

91%

9%

56%

44%

—

—

72%

28%

(1) International forestlands started commercial thinning in 2009 leading to production

volumes.

HOW MUCH WE SELL

Our net sales to unaffiliated customers over the last two years
were:

(cid:129)$1.1 billion in 2012 — up 3 percent from 2011; and
(cid:129)$1.0 billion in 2011.
Our intersegment sales over the last two years were:

(cid:129)$683 million in 2012 — up 6 percent from 2011; and
(cid:129)$646 million in 2011.

LOBLOLLY PINE

EUCALYPTUS

26%26%

74%74%

In Uruguay, the target rotation ages are 21 to 22 years for pine
and 14 to 17 years for eucalyptus. We manage both species to
a grade (appearance) regime.

We also operate a plywood mill in Uruguay with a production
capacity of 210,000 cubic meters and a production volume of
200,000 cubic meters reached in 2012.

In Brazil, Weyerhaeuser is a managing partner in a joint
venture. We own 67 percent and Fibria Celulose SA owns
33 percent. A hardwood sawmill with 65,000 cubic meters of
capacity produces high-value eucalyptus (Lyptus®) lumber and
related appearance wood products. The mill’s production in
2012 was 49,600 cubic meters.

Canada — Licensed Timberlands

GEOGRAPHIC AREA

Canada:

Alberta

British Columbia

Ontario

Saskatchewan

Total Canada

MILLIONS
OF CUBIC
METERS

TOTAL
INVENTORY
LICENSED
STANDING
VOLUME

274

38

39

92

443

THOUSANDS OF ACRES AT
DECEMBER 31, 2012

TOTAL
LICENSE
ARRANGEMENTS

5,304

1,018

2,573

4,968

13,863

We lease and license forestland in Canada from the provincial
government to secure the volume for our manufacturing units in
the various provinces. When the volume is harvested, we pay
the province at stumpage rates set by the government and
generally based on prevailing market prices. The harvested logs
are transferred to our manufacturing facilities at cost
(stumpage plus harvest, haul and overhead costs less any
margin on selling logs to third parties). Any conversion profit is
recognized at the respective mill in either the Cellulose Fibers
or Wood Products segment.

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Five-Year Summary of Net Sales for Timberlands

Percentage of 2012 Sales to Unaffiliated Customers

NET SALES IN MILLIONS OF DOLLARS

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

To unaffiliated
customers:

Logs:

West

South

Canada

Total

Pay as cut
timber sales

Timberlands
sales and
exchanges(1)

Higher and
better use
land sales(1)

Minerals, oil
and gas

Products from
international
operations(2)

Subtotal sales to
unaffiliated
customers

Intersegment
sales:

United States

Canada

Subtotal
intersegment
sales

$ 559

$ 545

$ 414

$ 329

$ 547

233

19

811

37

59

22

31

106

196

17

758

34

77

25

53

86

11

145

17

576

33

109

22

60

65

144

13

486

31

66

11

62

44

97

20

664

32

73

11

61

40

9

874

14

714

18

899

447

236

683

424

222

646

409

194

603

392

145

537

817

217

1,034

Other products

11

1,077

1,044

Total

$1,760

$1,690

$1,477

$1,251

$1,933

(1) Significant dispositions of higher and better use timberland and some non-strategic

timberlands are made through Forest Products subsidiaries.

(2) Products include logs, plywood and hardwood lumber harvested or produced by our

international operations, primarily in South America.

Five-Year Trend for Total Net Sales in Timberlands

NET SALES IN MILLIONS OF DOLLARS

$1,034

$537

$603

$646

$683

$899

$714

$874

$1,044

$1,077

$2,000

$1,800

$1,600

$1,400

$1,200

$1,000

$800
$600

$400

$200

$ -

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

Intersegment
Sales

Western Logs

Southern Logs

All Other Products

WESTERN LOGS

SOUTHERN LOGS

TIMBERLAND EXCHANGES
MINERALS, OIL AND GAS

PRODUCTS FROM 
INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS(1)
OTHER PRODUCTS

52%52%

22%22%

5%5%

3%3%

10%10%

8%8%

(1)  Products include logs, plywood and hardwood lumber harvested or produced by our

international operations, primarily in South America.

Log Sales Volumes

Logs sold to unaffiliated customers in 2012 increased
1.4 million cubic meters — 13 percent — from 2011.

(cid:129)Sales volumes in the West increased 631 thousand cubic
meters — 12 percent — primarily due to strong export and
domestic demand. Our western sales to unaffiliated
customers generally are higher-grade logs sold into the export
market and domestic-grade logs sold to West Coast
sawmills.

(cid:129)Sales to unaffiliated customers in the South increased

696 thousand cubic meters — 14 percent — primarily due to
increased harvest levels and increased sales of logs to third
parties. Our southern sales volumes to unaffiliated
customers generally are lower-grade fiber logs sold to pulp or
containerboard mills. We use most of our high-grade logs in
our own converting facilities.

(cid:129)Sales volumes from Canada increased 52 thousand cubic

meters — 11 percent — in 2012. This increase in volume to
unaffiliated customers primarily was due to increased
demand.

(cid:129)Sales volumes from our international operations increased
29 thousand cubic meters — 9 percent — in 2012. This
increase in volume was mainly due to increased domestic
demand in Uruguay.

We sell three grades of logs — domestic grade, domestic fiber
and export. Factors that may affect log sales in each of these
categories include:

(cid:129)domestic grade log sales — lumber usage, primarily for

housing starts and repair and remodel activity, the needs of
our own mills and the availability of logs from both outside
markets and our own timberlands;

(cid:129)domestic fiber log sales — demand for chips by pulp and

containerboard mills; and

(cid:129)export log sales — the level of housing starts in Japan,
where most of our North American export logs are sold.

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Our sales volumes include logs purchased in the open market
and all our domestic and export logs that are sold to
unaffiliated customers or transferred at market prices to our
internal mills by the sales and marketing staff within our
Timberlands business units.

Five-Year Summary of Log Sales Volumes to Unaffiliated
Customers for Timberlands

SALES VOLUMES IN THOUSANDS

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

Logs – cubic
meters:

West

South

Canada

International

5,898

5,575

531

343

5,267

4,476

4,479

4,879

3,357

3,536

479

314

507

283

409

305

6,967

2,347

529

329

Five-Year Summary of Export Log Prices (#2 Sawlog Bark
On — $/MBF)

SELECTED PRODUCT PRICES

$731

$389

$686

$687

$750

$753

$408

$491

$480

$314

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

Total

12,347

10,939

8,623

8,729

10,172

COASTAL - DOUGLAS FIR - LONGVIEW

COASTAL - HEMLOCK

Log Prices

SOURCE: WEYERHAEUSER

The majority of our log sales to unaffiliated customers involve
sales to domestic sawmills and the export market. Log prices
in the following tables are on a delivered (mill) basis:

Five-Year Summary of Published Domestic Log Prices
(#2 Sawlog Bark On — $/MBF)

SELECTED PRODUCT PRICES

$482

$360

$476

$333

$381

$318

$564

$552

$311

$310

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

DOUGLAS FIR

SOUTHERN PINE LARGE

SOURCE: LOGLINES / TIMBER MARTS SOUTH

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Our log prices are affected by the supply of and demand for
grade and fiber logs and are influenced by the same factors
that affect log sales. Export log prices are particularly affected
by the Japanese housing market.

Our average 2012 log realizations in the West decreased from
2011 — primarily due to lower demand for logs in the Chinese
market and an increase in log supply in the domestic market.
Our average 2012 log realizations in the South increased
slightly from 2011 — primarily due to stronger demand for logs
in the South.

Minerals and Energy Products

Mineral revenue decreased in 2012 as recognition of leasing
revenue from old leases in the Haynesville Shale trend was
completed and low natural gas prices limited the sales of
producing gas properties. This decline was partially offset by
increased leasing activity in new areas and royalty received
from production of oil in the Tuscaloosa Marine Shale trend.
Earnings from construction aggregates and industrial minerals
decreased slightly.

WHERE WE’RE HEADED

Our competitive strategies include:

(cid:129)managing forests on a sustainable basis to meet customer

and public expectations;

(cid:129)reducing the time it takes to realize returns by practicing
intensive forest management and focusing on the most
advantageous markets;

(cid:129)efficiently delivering raw materials to internal supply chains;

(cid:129)building long-term relationships with external customers who
rely on a consistent supply of high-quality raw material;

(cid:129)continuously reviewing our portfolio of land holdings to create

the greatest value for the company;

(cid:129)investing in technology and advances in silviculture to

improve yields and timber quality;

(cid:129)positioning ourselves as one of the largest, lowest-cost

growers of global softwood and hardwood timber;

(cid:129)leveraging our mineral ownership position; and
(cid:129)positioning ourselves to take advantage of new market
opportunities that may be created by energy and climate
change legislation and regulation.

In addition, we believe we will generate additional revenues
from new products and services, such as wetland mitigation
banking and conservation easements, and from participating in
emerging carbon and energy markets.

WOOD PRODUCTS

We are a large manufacturer and distributor of wood products
primarily in North America and Asia.

WHAT WE DO

Our wood products segment:

(cid:129)provides a family of high-quality softwood lumber, engineered
lumber, structural panels and other specialty products to the
residential, multi-family and light commercial markets;
(cid:129)sells our products and services primarily through our own
sales organizations and distribution facilities as well as
building materials that we purchase from other
manufacturers;

(cid:129)sells certain products into the repair and remodel market
through the wood preserving and home-improvement
warehouse channels; and

(cid:129)exports our softwood lumber, oriented strand board (OSB)

and engineered building materials to Asia.

Wood Products

PRODUCTS

HOW THEY’RE USED

Structural lumber

Engineered lumber
(cid:129)Solid section
(cid:129)I-joists
Structural panels
(cid:129)Oriented strand board
(cid:129)Softwood plywood
Other products

(OSB)

Structural framing for new residential, repair and
remodel, treated applications, industrial and
commercial structures

Floor and roof joists, and headers and beams for
residential, multi-family and commercial
structures

Structural sheathing, subflooring and stair tread
for residential, multi-family and commercial
structures

Complementary building products such as cedar,
decking, siding, insulation, rebar and engineered
lumber connectors

WHERE WE DO IT

We operate manufacturing facilities in the United States and
Canada. We distribute through a combination of Weyerhaeuser
and third-party locations. Information about the locations,
capacities and actual production of our manufacturing facilities
is included below.

Principal Manufacturing Locations

Locations of our principal manufacturing facilities as of
December 31, 2012, by major product group were:
(cid:129)Structural lumber

– U.S. — Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi,
North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon and Washington

– Canada — Alberta and British Columbia

(cid:129)Engineered lumber

– U.S. — Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Oregon and

West Virginia

– Canada — British Columbia and Ontario

(cid:129)Oriented strand board

– U.S. — Louisiana, Michigan, North Carolina and

West Virginia

– Canada — Alberta and Saskatchewan

(cid:129)Softwood plywood

– U.S. — Arkansas and Louisiana

Summary of 2012 Wood Products Capacities

CAPACITIES IN MILLIONS

PRODUCTION
CAPACITY

NUMBER OF
FACILITIES

Structural lumber – board feet

Engineered solid section – cubic feet

Engineered I-joists – lineal feet

Oriented strand board – square feet (3/8”)

Softwood plywood – square feet (3/8”)

4,519

33

380

3,015

460

18

7

3

6

2

Capacities include two indefinitely closed facilities that produce engineered
solid section and I-joists products.

Production capacities listed represent annual production
volume under normal operating conditions and producing a
normal product mix for each individual facility. Production
capacities do not include any capacity for facilities that were
sold or permanently closed as of the end of 2012.

We currently have two engineered lumber mills that remain
indefinitely closed. We expect to reopen these as the
residential housing market improves.

During the period of 2008 — 2011, we permanently closed,
sold, or ended contractual relationships representing
1,470 million board feet of structural lumber capacity,
470 million square feet of OSB capacity, 165 million lineal feet
of engineered I-joists capacity, and 20 million cubic feet of
engineered solid section capacity.

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147

122

133

109

218

Percentage of 2012 Net Sales in Wood Products

Five-Year Trend for Total Net Sales in Wood Products

NET SALES IN MILLIONS OF  DOLLARS

$4,000

$3,320

$1,922

$2,224

$2,276

$3,058

$3,000

$2,000

$1,000

$ -

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

STRUCTURAL LUMBER

ENGINEERED SOLID SECTION

ENGINEERED I-JOISTS

ORIENTED STRAND BOARD

15%15%

SOFTWOOD PLYWOOD

OTHER PRODUCTS

4%4%

46%46%

20%20%

9%9%

6%6%

Wood Products Volume

The volume of structural lumber, OSB, and engineered lumber
sold in 2012 increased from 2011 primarily due to internal
improvement efforts and better market conditions in the U.S.
housing market.

Five-Year Summary of Sales Volume for Wood Products

SALES VOLUMES IN MILLIONS

Structural lumber –
board feet

Engineered solid
section – cubic feet

Engineered I-joists –
lineal feet

Oriented strand board –
square feet (3/8”)

Softwood Plywood –
square feet (3/8”)

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

4,031

3,586

3,356

3,317

4,648

15.4

12.3

13.1

12.2

20.7

152

128

145

139

227

2,508

1,977

1,547

1,386

2,379

340

249

237

200

438

Additionally, our hardwoods operations were sold in third
quarter 2011 and are excluded from our Wood Product’s
results below. More information about this sale is in Note 3:
Discontinued Operations in the Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements.

Five-Year Summary of Wood Products Production

PRODUCTION IN MILLIONS

Structural lumber –
board feet

Engineered solid
section – cubic feet(1)

Engineered I-joists –
lineal feet(1)

Oriented strand board –
square feet (3/8”)

Softwood plywood –
square feet (3/8”)(2)

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

3,846

3,528

3,289

3,098

4,451

15.4

13.4

14.5

11.3

22.1

2,511

2,127

1,721

1,448

2,468

214

197

212

150

333

(1) Weyerhaeuser engineered I-joist facilities also may produce engineered solid section.
(2) All Weyerhaeuser plywood facilities also produce veneer.

HOW MUCH WE SELL

Revenues of our Wood Products segment come from sales to
wood products dealers, do-it-yourself retailers, builders and
industrial users. In 2012, Wood Products net sales were $3.1
billion, an increase of 34 percent, compared with $2.3 billion in
2011.

Five-Year Summary of Net Sales for Wood Products

NET SALES IN MILLIONS OF DOLLARS

Structural lumber

$1,400

$1,087

$1,044

$ 846

$1,348

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

Engineered solid
section

Engineered
I-joists

Oriented strand
board

Softwood
plywood

Other products
produced

Other products
purchased for
resale

279

190

612

115

167

295

235

161

354

66

142

231

246

171

319

65

125

254

219

162

226

50

130

289

387

284

404

134

201

562

Total

$3,058

$2,276

$2,224

$1,922

$3,320

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Wood Products Prices

Prices for commodity wood products — Structural lumber, OSB
and Plywood — increased in 2012 from 2011.

In general, the following factors influence prices for wood
products:

(cid:129)Demand for wood products used in residential and multi-
family construction and the repair and remodel of existing
homes affects prices. Residential construction is influenced
by factors such as population growth and other
demographics, the level of employment, consumer
confidence, consumer income, availability of financing and
interest rate levels, and the supply and pricing of existing
homes on the market. Repair and remodel activity is affected
by the size and age of existing housing inventory and access
to home equity financing and other credit.

(cid:129)The availability of supply of commodity building products such

as structural lumber, OSB and plywood affects prices. A
number of factors can influence supply, including changes in
production capacity and utilization rates, weather, raw
material supply and availability of transportation.

The North American housing market began to show sustained
improvement in 2012. This improvement led to increased
demand and resulted in improved pricing for commodity wood
products in 2012. The following graphs reflect product price
trends for the past five years.

Five-Year Summary of Published Lumber Prices — $/MBF

SELECTED PUBLISHED PRODUCT PRICES

Five-Year Summary of Published Oriented Strand
Board Prices — $/MSF

SELECTED PUBLISHED PRODUCT PRICES

$171

$164

$220

$185

$273

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

OSB (7/16”-24/16”)
NORTH CENTRAL PRICE

SOURCE: RANDOM LENGTHS

WHERE WE’RE HEADED

Our competitive strategies include:

(cid:129)improving our cost competitiveness through operational

excellence;

(cid:129)expanding our target customer base in both residential and

nonresidential markets;

(cid:129)increasing our presence in geographies outside of North

America; and

(cid:129)differentiating our products and services from other
manufacturers to create demand for them in the
marketplace, and build on our reputation as the preferred
provider of quality building products.

CELLULOSE FIBERS

$297

$253

$190

$189

2008

$242

$213

$164

$153

2009

SOURCE: RANDOM LENGTHS

$301

$285

$229

$219

$295

$279

$249

$230

$348

$322

$274

$263

Our cellulose fibers segment is one of the world’s largest
producers of absorbent fluff pulp used in products such as
diapers. We also manufacture liquid packaging board and other
pulp products. We have a 50 percent interest in North Pacific
Paper Corporation (NORPAC) — a joint venture with Nippon
Paper Industries that produces newsprint and high-brightness
publication papers.

2010

2011

2012

2x4 DOUGLAS FIR (KILN DRIED)

2x4 DOUGLAS FIR (GREEN)

2x4 SOUTHERN YELLOW PINE (KILN DRIED)

2x4 SPRUCE-PINE-FIR (KILN DRIED)

WHAT WE DO

Our cellulose fibers segment:

(cid:129)provides cellulose fibers for absorbent products in markets

around the world;

(cid:129)works closely with our customers to develop unique or

specialized applications;

(cid:129)manufactures liquid packaging board used primarily for the

production of containers for liquid products; and

(cid:129)is largely energy self sufficient, with 83 percent of its energy
derived from black liquor produced at the mills and biomass.

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Cellulose Fibers Products

HOW MUCH WE SELL

PRODUCTS

HOW THEY’RE USED

Pulp
(cid:129)Fluff pulp (Southern
softwood kraft fiber)
(cid:129)Softwood papergrade
(cid:129)Specialty chemical
cellulose pulp

pulp

(cid:129)Used in sanitary disposable products that
require bulk, softness and absorbency
(cid:129)Used in products that include printing and
(cid:129)Used in textiles, absorbent products, specialty

writing papers and tissue

packaging, specialty applications and
proprietary high-bulking fibers

Liquid packaging board

Converted into containers to hold liquids such as
milk, juice and tea

Revenues of our Cellulose Fibers segment come from sales to
customers who use the products for further manufacturing or
distribution and for direct use. Our net sales were $1.9 billion
in 2012, a decrease of 10 percent, compared with $2.1 billion
in 2011.

Five-Year Summary of Net Sales for Cellulose Fibers

NET SALES IN MILLIONS OF DOLLARS

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

Other products
(cid:129)Slush pulp
(cid:129)Wet lap pulp

WHERE WE DO IT

Used in the manufacture of paper products

Pulp

$1,433

$1,617

$1,489

$1,148

$1,357

Liquid packaging
board

332

346

337

290

290

Other products

89

95

85

73

118

Total

$1,854

$2,058

$1,911

$1,511

$1,765

Our cellulose fibers (pulp) products are distributed through a
global direct sales network, and our liquid packaging products
are sold directly to carton and food product packaging
converters in North America and Asia. Locations of our principal
manufacturing facilities by major product group are:

Five-Year Trend for Total Net Sales in Cellulose Fibers

NET SALES IN MILLIONS OF DOLLARS

$2,000

$1,765

$1,511

$1,911

$2,058

$1,854

(cid:129)Pulp Manufacturing

– U.S. — Georgia (2), Mississippi and North Carolina
– Canada — Alberta

(cid:129)Pulp Converting

– U.S. — Mississippi
– Poland (will begin converting in first quarter 2013)

(cid:129)Liquid packaging board
– U.S. — Washington

Summary of 2012 Cellulose Fibers Capacities

CAPACITIES IN THOUSANDS

$1,500

$1,000

$500

$ -

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

Percentage of 2012 Net Sales in Cellulose Fibers

Pulp – air-dry metric tons

Liquid packaging board – tons

PRODUCTION
CAPACITY

NUMBER OF
FACILITIES

1,852

300

5

1

PULP

LIQUID PACKAGING BOARD

OTHER PRODUCTS

Production capacities listed represent annual production
volume under normal operating conditions and producing a
normal product mix for each individual facility.

Five-Year Summary of Cellulose Fibers Production

PRODUCTION IN THOUSANDS

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

Pulp Volumes

18%18%

5%5%

77%77%

Pulp – air-dry metric tons

1,773

1,769

1,774

1,629

1,760

Liquid packaging board –
tons

292

307

316

282

297

Our sales volumes of cellulose fiber products were 1.8 million
tons in 2012 and 2011.

Factors that affect sales volumes for cellulose fiber products
include:

(cid:129)growth of the world gross domestic product and
(cid:129)demand for absorbent hygiene products and paper.

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Five-Year Summary of Sales Volume for Cellulose Fibers

Real Estate Products and Activities

SALES VOLUMES IN THOUSANDS

PRODUCTS

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

Single-family housing

Pulp – air-dry metric tons

1,762

1,756

1,714

1,697

1,704

Land

HOW THEY’RE USED

Residential living

Residential lots and land for
construction and sale, master-
planned communities with mixed-
use property

289

297

311

288

302

Liquid packaging
board – tons

Pulp Prices

Our average pulp prices in 2012 decreased compared with
2011 due to:

(cid:129)decreased demand,
(cid:129)a weak world economic environment and
(cid:129)the strengthening of the U.S. dollar.
Five-Year Summary of Published NBSK Pulp Prices —
$/ADMT

SELECTED PUBLISHED PRODUCT PRICES

$977

$960

$872

$857

$718

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

NORTHERN BLEACHED KRAFT PULP-AIR DRY METRIC-U.S. 

SOURCE: RISI (PRICE IS DELIVERED NORTHERN EUROPE)

WHERE WE’RE HEADED

Our competitive strategies include:

(cid:129)improving our cost-competitiveness through operational

excellence and non-capital solutions;

(cid:129)focusing capital investments on product quality, cost

reduction and green energy opportunities;

(cid:129)driving growth of new products that expand and improve the

range of applications for cellulose fibers; and

(cid:129)maximizing margin through increased sales of specialty

chemical cellulose pulp.

REAL ESTATE

Our Real Estate business segment includes our wholly-owned
subsidiary Weyerhaeuser Real Estate Company (WRECO) and
its subsidiaries.

WHAT WE DO

The Real Estate segment focuses on:

(cid:129)constructing single-family housing and
(cid:129)developing residential lots for our use and for sale.

WHERE WE DO IT

Our operations are concentrated in metropolitan areas in
Arizona, California, Maryland, Nevada, Texas, Virginia and
Washington.

Controlled Lots by Primary Market as of December 31, 2012

PRIMARY MARKETS

Arizona

California

Maryland and Virginia

Nevada

Texas

Washington

Total controlled lots

NUMBER OF LOTS AT
DECEMBER 31, 2012

1,477

17,844

3,005

1,683

1,266

1,239

26,514

Our lots are controlled thorough both ownership and the use of
options and are in various stages of development. Of the total
lots we have under control, approximately 25 percent of them
are intended for sale to other builders.

In addition, we control 67,000 lots, mostly under option, in a
large master plan community in Nevada, where development
and construction is on hold, pending improvement in the local
market.

HOW MUCH WE SELL

We are one of the top 20 homebuilding companies in the
United States as measured by annual single-family home
closings.

Our revenues increased to $1.1 billion in 2012, up 28 percent,
compared with $838 million in 2011. Revenues from single-
family housing increased $102 million, or 13 percent, as a
result of a 21 percent increase in home closings. Revenues
from land and lot sales increased $126 million, primarily due to
the sale of a 3,200-acre master planned community in
Houston, Texas and the sale of commercial acreage and multi-
family lots in southern California.

The following factors affect revenues in our Real Estate
business segment:

(cid:129)The market prices of the homes that we build varies.

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(cid:129)The product and geographic mix of sales varies based on the

following:
– The markets where we build vary by geography.
– We build homes that range in price points to meet our

target customers’ needs, from first-time to semi-custom
homes based on geography.

– The mix of price points, which differ for traditional, single-
family detached homes and attached products such as
townhomes and condominiums.

(cid:129)Land and lot sales are a component of our activities. These
sales do not occur evenly from year to year and may range
from approximately 5 percent to 20 percent of total Real
Estate revenues annually.

(cid:129)From time to time, we sell apartment buildings and other

income producing properties.

Five-Year Summary of Single-Family Unit Statistics

SINGLE-FAMILY UNIT STATISTICS

2012

2,659

2,314

774

2011

1,902

1,912

429

2010

1,914

2,125

439

2009

2,269

2,177

650

2008

2,522

3,188

558

Homes sold

Homes closed

Homes sold but
not closed
(backlog)

Cancellation rate

14.9%

15.7%

19.9%

23.3%

32.4%

Buyer traffic

64,410

50,125

68,430

65,781

112,817

$376,000

$402,000

$396,000

$382,000

$406,000

20.7%

23.3%

23.7%

17.5%

15.1%

Average price of
homes closed

Single-family
gross margin –
excluding
impairments (%)(1)

Five-Year Summary of Net Sales for Real Estate

(1) Single-family gross margin equals revenue less cost of sales and period costs (other

than impairments, deposit write-offs and project abandonments).

WHERE WE’RE HEADED

Our competitive strategies include:

(cid:129)offering customer-driven, distinct value propositions to

specific market niches in each of our targeted geographies;
(cid:129)delivering quality homes to satisfied customers — measured,
in part, by “willingness to refer” rates from independent
surveys of homebuyers;

(cid:129)replicating best practices developed in each geographic area;

and

(cid:129)optimizing value from our land portfolio, through both internal
absorption of lots for homebuilding and sales to third parties.

REVENUE IN MILLIONS OF DOLLARS

Single-family housing

$ 870

$768

$842

$832

$1,294

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

Land

Other

Total

193

7

67

3

64

17

68

4

99

15

$1,070

$838

$923

$904

$1,408

Five-Year Trend for Total Net Sales in Real Estate

NET SALES IN MILLIONS OF DOLLARS

$1,408

$904

$923

$838

$1,070

$2,000

$1,500

$1,000

$500

$ -

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

Percentage Breakdown of 2012 Net Sales in Real Estate

SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES

LAND DEVELOPMENT
AND OTHER

81%81%

19%19%

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NATURAL RESOURCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL
MATTERS

Many social values are expressed in the laws and regulations
that pertain to growing and harvesting timber. We participate in
voluntary certification of our timberlands to assure that we
sustain their values including the protection of wildlife and
water quality. We are also subject to laws regulating forestry
practices. Changes in law and regulation can significantly affect
local or regional timber harvest levels, production costs and
market values of timber-based raw materials.

REGULATIONS AFFECTING FORESTRY PRACTICES

In the United States, regulations established by federal, state
and local governments or agencies to protect water quality and
wetlands could affect future harvests and forest management
practices on some of our timberlands. Forest practice acts in
some states in the United States that affect present or future
harvest and forest management activities include:

(cid:129)limits on the size of clearcuts,
(cid:129)requirements that some timber be left unharvested to protect

water quality and fish and wildlife habitat,

(cid:129)regulations regarding construction and maintenance of forest

roads,

(cid:129)rules requiring reforestation following timber harvest and
(cid:129)various related permit programs.
Each state in which we own timberlands has developed best
management practices to reduce the effects of forest practices
on water quality and aquatic habitats. Additional and more
stringent regulations may be adopted by various state and local
governments to achieve water-quality standards under the
federal Clean Water Act, protect fish and wildlife habitats, or
achieve other public policy objectives.

In Canada, our forest operations are carried out on public
forestlands under forest licenses with the provinces. All forest
operations are subject to:

(cid:129)forest practices and environmental regulations and
(cid:129)license requirements established by contract between us and

the relevant province designed to:
– protect environmental values and
– encourage other stewardship values.

On May 18, 2010, 21 member companies of the Forest
Products Association of Canada (FPAC), including
Weyerhaeuser’s Canadian subsidiary, announced the signing of
a Canadian Boreal Forest Agreement (CBFA) with nine
environmental organizations. The CBFA applies to approximately
72 million hectares of public forests licensed to FPAC members
and, when fully implemented, is expected to lead to the
conservation of significant areas of Canada’s boreal forest and

protection of woodland caribou. CBFA signatories continue to
work on management plans to be proposed to provincial
governments, and to communicate with aboriginal and local
communities to seek their participation in advancing the goals
of the CBFA. Progress under the CBFA is measured by an
independent auditor.

ENDANGERED SPECIES PROTECTIONS

In the United States, a number of fish and wildlife species that
inhabit geographic areas near or within our timberlands have
been listed as threatened or endangered under the federal
Endangered Species Act (ESA) or similar state laws, including:

(cid:129)the northern spotted owl, the marbled murrelet, a number of
salmon species, bull trout and steelhead trout in the Pacific
Northwest;

(cid:129)several freshwater mussel and sturgeon species; and
(cid:129)the red-cockaded woodpecker, gopher tortoise, gopher frog
and American burying beetle in the South or Southeast.

Additional species or populations may be listed as threatened
or endangered as a result of pending or future citizen petitions
or petitions initiated by federal or state agencies. In addition,
significant citizen litigation seeks to compel the federal
agencies to designate “critical habitat” for ESA-listed species,
and many cases have resulted in settlements under which
designations will be implemented over time. Such designations
may adversely affect some management activities and options.
Restrictions on timber harvests can result from:

(cid:129)federal and state requirements to protect habitat for

threatened and endangered species,

(cid:129)regulatory actions by federal or state agencies to protect

these species and their habitat and

(cid:129)citizen suits under the ESA.
Such actions could increase our operating costs and affect
timber supply and prices in general. To date these measures
have not had, and in 2013 will not have, a significant effect on
our harvesting operations. We anticipate that likely future
actions will not disproportionally affect Weyerhaeuser as
compared with comparable operations of U.S. competitors.

In Canada:

(cid:129)The federal Species at Risk Act (SARA) requires protective
measures for species identified as being at risk and for
critical habitat.

(cid:129)Environment Canada announced a series of western science
studies in 2010 that, with other landscape information, are
designed to identify critical habitat.

(cid:129)The Canadian Minister of the Environment released for

comment in 2011, a strategy for the recovery of the boreal
population of woodland caribou under the SARA.

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The identification and protection of habitat may, over time,
result in additional restrictions on timber harvests and other
forest management practices that could increase operating
costs for operators of forestlands in Canada. To date these
Canadian measures have not had, and in 2013 will not have, a
significant effect on our harvesting operations. We anticipate
that likely future measures will not disproportionally affect
Weyerhaeuser as compared with similar operations of Canadian
competitors.

FOREST CERTIFICATION STANDARDS

We operate in North America under the Sustainable Forestry
Initiative (SFI®). This is a certification standard designed to
supplement government regulatory programs with voluntary
landowner initiatives to further protect certain public resources
and values. SFI® is an independent standard, overseen by a
governing board consisting of:
(cid:129)conservation organizations,
(cid:129)academia,
(cid:129)the forest industry and
(cid:129)large and small forest landowners.
Ongoing compliance with SFI® may result in some increases in
our operating costs and curtailment of our timber harvests in
some areas. There also is competition from other private
certification systems, primarily the Forest Stewardship Council
(FSC), coupled with efforts by supporters to further those
systems by persuading customers of forest products to require
products certified to their preferred system. Certain features of
the FSC system could impose additional operating costs on
timberland management. Because of the considerable
geographic variation in FSC standards and variability in how
those standards are interpreted and applied, if sufficient
marketplace demand develops for products made from raw
materials sourced from other than SFI certified forests, we
could incur additional costs for operations and be required to
reduce harvest levels.

WHAT THESE REGULATIONS AND CERTIFICATION
PROGRAMS MEAN TO US

The regulatory and nonregulatory forest management programs
described above have:
(cid:129)increased our operating costs;
(cid:129)resulted in changes in the value of timber and logs from our

timberlands;

(cid:129)contributed to increases in the prices paid for wood products

and wood chips during periods of high demand;

(cid:129)sometimes made it more difficult for us to respond to rapid
changes in markets, extreme weather or other unexpected
circumstances; and

(cid:129)potentially encouraged further reductions in the usage of, or
substitution of other products for, lumber and plywood.

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We believe that these kinds of programs have not had, and in
2013 will not have, a significant effect on the total harvest of
timber in the United States or Canada. However, these kinds of
programs may have such an effect in the future. We expect we
will not be disproportionately affected by these programs as
compared with typical owners of comparable timberlands. We
also expect that these programs will not significantly disrupt our
planned operations over large areas or for extended periods.

CANADIAN ABORIGINAL RIGHTS

Many of the Canadian forestlands are subject to the
constitutionally protected treaty or common-law rights of
aboriginal peoples of Canada. Most of British Columbia (B.C.) is
not covered by treaties, and as a result the claims of B.C.’s
aboriginal peoples relating to forest resources are largely
unresolved, although many aboriginal groups are engaged in
treaty discussions with the governments of B.C. and Canada.

Final or interim resolution of claims brought by aboriginal
groups is expected to result in:

(cid:129)additional restrictions on the sale or harvest of timber,
(cid:129)potential increase in operating costs and
(cid:129)effects on timber supply and prices in Canada.
We believe that such claims will not have a significant effect on
our total harvest of timber or production of forest products in
2013, although they may have such an effect in the future. In
2008, FPAC, of which we are a member, signed a Memorandum
of Understanding with the Assembly of First Nations, under
which the parties agree to work together to strengthen
Canada’s forest sector through economic-development
initiatives and business investments, strong environmental
stewardship and the creation of skill-development opportunities
particularly targeted to aboriginal youth.

POLLUTION-CONTROL REGULATIONS

Our operations are subject to various laws and regulations,
including:

(cid:129)federal,
(cid:129)state,
(cid:129)provincial and
(cid:129)local pollution controls.
These laws and regulations, as well as market demands,
impose controls with regard to:

(cid:129)air, water and land;
(cid:129)solid and hazardous waste management;
(cid:129)disposal and remediation; and
(cid:129)the chemical content of some of our products.

Compliance with these laws, regulations and demands usually
involves capital expenditures as well as additional operating
costs. We cannot easily quantify the future amounts of capital
expenditures we might have to make to comply with these laws,
regulations and demands or the effects on our operating costs
because in some instances compliance standards have not
been developed or have not become final or definitive. In
addition, it is difficult to isolate the environmental component
of most manufacturing capital projects.

Our capital projects typically are designed to:

(cid:129)enhance safety,
(cid:129)extend the life of a facility,
(cid:129)increase capacity,
(cid:129)increase efficiency,
(cid:129)change raw material requirements,
(cid:129)increase the economic value of assets or products and
(cid:129)comply with regulatory standards.
We estimate that we had no capital expenditures made
primarily for environmental compliance in 2012. Based on our
understanding of current regulatory requirements in the U.S.
and Canada, we expect no material capital expenditures for
environmental compliance in 2013.

ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANUP

We are involved in the environmental investigation or
remediation of numerous sites. Of these sites:

(cid:129)we may have the sole obligation to remediate,
(cid:129)we may share that obligation with one or more parties,
(cid:129)several parties may have joint and several obligations to

remediate or

(cid:129)we may have been named as a potentially responsible party

for sites designated as Superfund sites.

Our liability with respect to these various sites ranges from
insignificant to substantial. The amount of liability depends on:

(cid:129)the quantity, toxicity and nature of materials at the site; and
(cid:129)the number and economic viability of the other responsible

parties.

We spent approximately $6 million in 2012 and expect to
spend approximately $6 million in 2013 on environmental
remediation of these sites.

It is our policy to accrue for environmental-remediation costs
when we:

(cid:129)determine it is probable that such an obligation exists and
(cid:129)can reasonably estimate the amount of the obligation.
We currently believe it is reasonably possible that our costs to
remediate all the identified sites may exceed our current
accruals of $32 million. The excess amounts required may be

insignificant or could range, in the aggregate, up to $95 million
over several years. This estimate of the upper end of the range
of reasonably possible additional costs is much less certain
than the estimates we currently are using to determine how
much to accrue. The estimate of the upper range also uses
assumptions less favorable to us among the range of
reasonably possible outcomes.

REGULATION OF AIR EMISSIONS IN THE U.S.

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) had
promulgated regulations for air emissions from:

(cid:129)pulp and paper manufacturing facilities,
(cid:129)wood products facilities and
(cid:129)industrial boilers.
These regulations cover:

(cid:129)hazardous air pollutants that require use of maximum

achievable control technology (MACT); and

(cid:129)controls for pollutants that contribute to smog, haze and

more recently greenhouse gases.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit issued decisions
in 2007:

(cid:129)vacating the MACT standards for air emissions from

industrial boilers and process heaters and

(cid:129)remanding the standards for plywood and composite wood

products to the EPA.

In 2012, EPA issued new MACT standards for industrial boilers
and process heaters and completed a technology and residual
risk review for the MACT standards applicable to pulping and
bleaching operations at pulp and paper manufacturing facilities.
As a result of these recent final actions by the EPA, we expect
we might spend as much as $25 million to $45 million over the
next few years to comply with the MACT standards.

The EPA must still promulgate:

(cid:129)technology and residual risk review for pulp and paper

manufacturing facilities and

(cid:129)supplemental MACT standards for plywood and composite

products.

We cannot currently quantify the amount of capital we will need
in the future to comply with new regulations being developed by
the EPA or Canadian environmental agencies because final
rules have not been promulgated.

In 2007, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that greenhouse gases
are pollutants that can be subject to regulation under the Clean
Air Act. As a result, the EPA:

(cid:129)promulgated regulations in 2009 for reporting greenhouse
gas emissions that are applicable to our manufacturing
operations;

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(cid:129)issued a final rule in 2010 that applies to our manufacturing
operations on a project-by-project basis that would limit the
growth in greenhouse gas emissions from new projects
meeting certain emission thresholds;

(cid:129)issued a final rule deferring until mid-2014 greenhouse gas
permitting requirements for carbon dioxide emissions from
biomass; and

(cid:129)initiated in 2011 efforts to further develop independent

scientific analysis and rulemaking on how biomass emissions
should be treated.

It is unclear what the effect of EPA’s greenhouse gas
regulations will be on our operations until final rules regarding
biomass emissions are promulgated.

To address concerns about greenhouse gases as a pollutant,
we:

(cid:129)closely monitor legislative, regulatory and scientific

developments pertaining to climate change;

(cid:129)adopted in 2006, as part of the Company’s sustainability

program, a goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 40
percent by 2020 compared with our emissions in 2000,
assuming a comparable portfolio and regulations;
(cid:129)determined to achieve this goal by increasing energy

efficiency and using more greenhouse gas-neutral, biomass
fuels instead of fossil fuels; and

(cid:129)reduced greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 31

percent considering changes in the asset portfolio according
to 2011 data, compared to our 2000 baseline.

Additional factors that could affect greenhouse gas emissions
in the future include:

(cid:129)policy proposals by state governments regarding regulation of

greenhouse gas emissions,

(cid:129)Congressional legislation regulating greenhouse gas

emissions within the next several years and

(cid:129)establishment of a multistate or federal greenhouse gas
emissions reduction trading systems with potentially
significant implications for all U.S. businesses.

It is not yet known when and to what extent these policy
activities may come into force or how they may relate to each
other in the future.

We believe these measures have not had, and in 2013 will not
have, a significant effect on our operations, although they may
have such an effect in the future. We expect we will not be
disproportionately affected by these measures as compared
with typical owners of comparable operations. We maintain an
active forestry research program to track and understand any
potential effect from actual climate change related parameters
that could affect the forests we own and manage and do not
anticipate any disruptions to our planned operations.

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REGULATION OF AIR EMISSIONS IN CANADA

In Canada:

(cid:129)We participate in negotiations between the FPAC and
Environment Canada to define industry obligations for
complying with Canada’s national plan for reducing
greenhouse gas emissions and achieving ambient air quality
objectives over the next several years.

(cid:129)We work with provincial forestry associations to develop

technically sound and economically viable policies, practices
and procedures for measuring, reporting and managing
greenhouse gas emissions and protecting air quality.

The Canadian federal government:

(cid:129)proposed a regulatory framework for air emissions in 2007

that adopted some aspects of the Kyoto Protocol;

(cid:129)called for mandatory reductions in greenhouse gas emissions

for heavy industrial emissions producers, among other
measures, to be put in place by 2010;

(cid:129)signed the Copenhagen Accord in December 2009,

committing to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by 17
percent below 2005 levels; and

(cid:129)announced in December 2011 that it was withdrawing from

the Kyoto Protocol.

Environment Canada is moving forward with a sector-based
approach for GHG reduction and is currently working with
provincial regulatory authorities to try to harmonize with their
regulations.

All Canadian provincial governments:

(cid:129)have greenhouse gas reporting requirements;
(cid:129)are working on reduction strategies; and
(cid:129)together with the Canadian federal government, are
considering new or revised emission standards.

We believe these measures have not had, and in 2013 will not
have, a significant effect on our operations, although they may
have such an effect in the future. We expect we will not be
disproportionately affected by these measures as compared
with typical owners of comparable operations. We also expect
that these measures will not significantly disrupt our planned
operations.

REGULATION OF WATER

In the U.S., as a result of litigation (some of which is ongoing),
additional federal or state permits will be required in the future
under the federal Clean Water Act in one or more of the states
in which we operate. These permits relate to:

(cid:129)pollution discharges from forest roads,
(cid:129)other drainage features on forest land and
(cid:129)the application of pesticides, including herbicides, on forest

lands.

Such permits, some of which became effective in early 2012,
will entail additional costs for Weyerhaeuser and some other
forest landowners.

In Canada, in 2011, a National Round Table on the
Environment and the Economy (NRTEE) proposed changes to
water-use management across Canada and recommended that
federal, provincial and territorial governments develop new
water strategies. NRTEE has convened experts from across
Canada to develop a national action plan on how to effectively
implement the report’s recommendations. Recommendations,
if adopted by the Federal government, may entail additional
costs. However, we do not expect a disproportionate effect on
Weyerhaeuser as compared to comparable operations of other
forest landowners. In June 2012, the federal government
announced that NRTEE’s funding will end in 2013.

POTENTIAL CHANGES IN POLLUTION REGULATION

State governments continue to promulgate total maximum daily
load (TMDL) requirements for pollutants in water bodies that do
not meet state or EPA water quality standards. State TMDL
requirements may:

(cid:129)set limits on pollutants that may be discharged to a body of

water; or

(cid:129)set additional requirements, such as best management
practices for nonpoint sources, including timberland
operations, to reduce the amounts of pollutants.

It is not possible to estimate the capital expenditures that may
be required for us to meet pollution allocations across the
various proposed state TMDL programs until a specific TMDL is
promulgated.

In Canada, various levels of government have started work to
address water usage and quality issues. Regional watershed
protection is increasing and appears to be a part of future
water strategies across Canada. We established a goal in May
2008 to reduce water use at our cellulose fibers mills
20 percent by 2012, using a 2007 baseline. We achieved a
19 percent water use reduction in 2011 compared to our 2007
baseline.

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This report contains statements concerning our future results
and performance that are forward-looking statements within the
meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
These statements:
(cid:129)are based on various assumptions we make and
(cid:129)may not be accurate because of risks and uncertainties

surrounding the assumptions we make.

Factors listed in this section — as well as other factors not
included — may cause our actual results to differ from our
forward-looking statements. There is no guarantee that any of
the events anticipated by our forward-looking statements will
occur. Or if any of the events occur, there is no guarantee what
effect it will have on our operations or financial condition.

We will not update our forward-looking statements after the
date of this report.

FORWARD-LOOKING TERMINOLOGY

Some forward-looking statements discuss our plans, strategies
and intentions. They use words such as expects, may, will,
believes, should, approximately, anticipates, estimates and
plans. In addition, these words may use the positive or negative
or other variations of those terms.

STATEMENTS

We make forward-looking statements of our expectations
regarding first quarter 2013, including:
(cid:129)improved selling prices for Western domestic and export

logs, a seasonal decline in Southern fee harvest volumes,
decreased earnings from dispositions of non-strategic
timberlands and comparable earnings in our Timberlands
segment excluding dispositions of non-strategic timberlands;
(cid:129)increased average sales realizations for lumber and oriented
strand board, seasonally higher sales volumes across all
product lines, improved operating rates, higher raw material
costs and significantly higher earnings in our Wood Products
segment;

(cid:129)increased maintenance expense, slightly higher average
selling prices for pulp and lower earnings in our Cellulose
Fibers segment; and

(cid:129)seasonally lower home closings, comparable margins,

decreased selling expenses due to lower closing volumes
and a slight profit from single-family homebuilding in our Real
Estate segment.

In addition, we base our forward-looking statements on the
expected effect of:
(cid:129)the economy;
(cid:129)regulations;
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(cid:129)adverse litigation outcomes and the adequacy of reserves;
(cid:129)changes in accounting principles;
(cid:129)contributions to pension plans;
(cid:129)projected benefit payments;
(cid:129)projected tax rates and credits; and
(cid:129)other related matters.

RISKS, UNCERTAINTIES AND ASSUMPTIONS

Major risks and uncertainties — and assumptions that we
make — that affect our business and may cause actual results
to differ from these forward-looking statements include, but are
not limited to:

(cid:129)the effect of general economic conditions, including

employment rates, housing starts, interest rate levels,
availability of financing for home mortgages and strength of
the U.S. dollar;

(cid:129)market demand for our products, which is related to the

strength of the various U.S. business segments and U.S. and
international economic conditions;

(cid:129)performance of our manufacturing operations, including

maintenance requirements;

(cid:129)level of competition from domestic and foreign producers;
(cid:129)raw material prices;
(cid:129)the effect of weather;
(cid:129)the risk of loss from fires, floods, windstorms, hurricanes,

pest infestations and other natural disasters;

(cid:129)energy prices;
(cid:129)the successful execution of our internal performance plans,

including restructurings and cost reduction initiatives;

(cid:129)transportation costs;
(cid:129)federal tax policies;
(cid:129)the effect of forestry, land use, environmental and other

governmental regulations;

(cid:129)legal proceedings;
(cid:129)performance of pension fund investments and related

derivatives;

(cid:129)the effect of timing of retirements and changes in the market

price of our common stock on charges for share-based
compensation;

(cid:129)changes in accounting principles; and
(cid:129)other factors described under Risk Factors.

EXPORTING ISSUES

We are a large exporter, affected by changes in:

(cid:129)economic activity in Europe and Asia — especially Japan and

China;

(cid:129)currency exchange rates — particularly the relative value of
the U.S. dollar to the euro and the Canadian dollar, and the
relative value of the euro to the yen; and

(cid:129)restrictions on international trade or tariffs imposed on

imports.

RISK FACTORS
We are subject to certain risks and events that, if one or more
of them occur, could adversely affect our business, our
financial condition, our results of operations and the trading
price of our common stock.

You should consider the following risk factors, in addition to the
other information presented in this report and the matters
described in “Forward-Looking Statements,” as well as the
other reports and registration statements we file from time to
time with the SEC, in evaluating us, our business and an
investment in our securities.

The risks below are not the only risks we face. Additional risks
not currently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial
also may adversely affect our business.

RISKS RELATED TO OUR INDUSTRIES AND
BUSINESS

MACROECONOMIC CONDITIONS

The industries in which we operate are sensitive to
macroeconomic conditions and consequently highly cyclical.

The overall levels of demand for the products we manufacture
and distribute reflect fluctuations in levels of end-user demand
which consequently impact our sales and profitability. End-user
demand depends in part on general macroeconomic conditions
in North America and worldwide as well as on local economic
conditions. Current economic conditions in the United States
reflect slow growth and high levels of consumer and business
uncertainty, which has been fueled by fiscal concerns with the
U.S. as well as global economic issues such as European
sovereign debt and slowing growth in China. The homebuilding
industry (including our Real Estate Business), has seen
increased demand for new homes resulting in falling
inventories, which contributed to some improvement in selling
prices for new and existing homes. This improvement is highly
dependent on continued improvement in the overall economy,
the relative health of which has been subject to the numerous
shocks and obstacles, including those mentioned earlier. Our
Wood Products segment is highly dependent on the strength of
the homebuilding industry. The decline in home construction
activity, which occurred as a result of the credit bubble and
recession resulted in depressed prices of and demand for wood
products and building materials. This was reflected in lower
prices and demand for logs and reduced harvests in our
Timberland segment. The length and magnitude of industry
cycles have varied over time and by product, but generally
reflect changes in macroeconomic conditions. Those conditions
improved for some sectors such as homebuilding, but

deteriorated for other sectors such as cellulose fibers, as the
global demand for pulp has declined with the slowing
economies in Europe and Asia.

COMMODITY PRODUCTS

Many of our products are commodities that are widely
available from other producers.

Because commodity products have few distinguishing
properties from producer to producer, competition for these
products is based primarily on price, which is determined by
supply relative to demand and competition from substitute
products. Prices for our products are affected by many factors
outside of our control, and we have no influence over the timing
and extent of price changes, which often are volatile. Our
profitability with respect to these products depends, in part, on
managing our costs, particularly raw material and energy costs,
which represent significant components of our operating costs
and can fluctuate based upon factors beyond our control. Prices
of and demand for many of our products have fluctuated
significantly in recent quarters, while many of our raw material
or energy costs have increased. As a result, both sales and
profitability are subject to volatility due to market forces beyond
our control.

INDUSTRY SUPPLY OF LOGS, WOOD PRODUCTS AND
PULP

Excess supply of products may adversely affect prices and
margins.

Oversupply of products also may result from producers
introducing new capacity or increasing harvest levels in
response to favorable short-term pricing trends. Industry
supplies of pulp also are influenced by overseas production
capacity, which has grown in recent years and is expected to
continue to grow. While the weakness of the U.S. dollar in
recent years has improved the company’s competitive position,
the recent strengthening of the U.S. dollar and decreases in
demand for consumer products in emerging markets may result
in lower prices. Continuation of these factors could materially
and adversely affect sales volumes and margins of our
operations.

HOMEBUILDING MARKET AND ECONOMIC RISKS

High unemployment, low demand and low levels of consumer
confidence could continue to adversely affect our sales
volume, pricing and margins and result in further impairments.

Demand for homes is sensitive to changes in economic
conditions such as the level of employment, consumer
confidence, consumer income, the availability of financing and
interest rate levels. During the period of 2007 through 2011,

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the mortgage industry experienced significant instability and
increasing default rates, particularly with regard to subprime
and other nonconforming loans. This caused many lenders to
tighten credit requirements and reduce the number of mortgage
loans available for financing home purchases. Credit conditions
have begun to ease, but remain significantly more restrictive
than prior to 2007. Demand for new homes also has been
adversely affected by factors such as continued high
unemployment and weak consumer confidence. Foreclosure
rates and distress sales of houses, while still at elevated
levels, have fallen and are less of an impact compared to the
years immediately following the house collapse.

The company has traditionally carried a larger supply of land for
development than many of our competitors. Land markets and
prices have been volatile in recent years and significant
changes in the real estate markets in which we operate may
create valuation risk for this land. Although our land portfolio
may reduce inventory risk for certain of our homebuilding
operations and may create the opportunity to generate revenue
from the sale of non-strategic assets to third parties, the
company will be required to purchase additional lots to support
our homebuilding operations. Intense competition for land may
significantly increase the prices we pay to acquire land and lots
in the near term.

Our homebuyers’ ability to qualify for and obtain affordable
mortgages could be affected by changes in government
sponsored entities and private mortgage insurance companies
supporting the mortgage market.

The federal government has historically had a significant role in
supporting mortgage lending through its sponsorship of Fannie
Mae and Freddie Mac. As a result of turbulence in the credit
markets and mortgage finance industry in the last few years,
the effect of the federal government’s conservatorship of these
government sponsored entities on the short-term and long-term
demand for new housing remains unclear. The liquidity provided
to the mortgage industry by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, both
of which purchase home mortgages and mortgage-backed
securities originated by mortgage lenders, is critical to the
housing market. There have been significant concerns about
the future purpose of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and a
number of proposals to curtail their activities over time are
under review. Any limitations or restrictions on the availability of
financing by these entities could adversely affect interest rates,
mortgage financing, and increase the effective cost of our
homes, which could reduce demand for our homes and
adversely affect our results of operations.

Changes in mortgage interest expense and real estate tax
regulations could harm our future sales and earnings.

Significant costs of homeownership include mortgage interest
expense and real estate taxes, both of which are generally

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deductible for an individual’s federal and, in some cases, state
income taxes. Any changes to income tax laws by the federal
government or a state government to eliminate or substantially
reduce these income tax deductions, as has been considered
from time to time, would increase the after-tax cost of owning a
home. Increases in real estate taxes by local governmental
authorities also increase the cost of homeownership. Any such
increases to the cost of homeownership could adversely affect
the demand for and sales prices of new homes.

CAPITAL MARKETS

Deterioration in economic conditions and the credit markets
could adversely affect our access to capital.

Financial and credit markets have experienced turmoil and
which may impair the company’s ability to borrow money.
Similarly, our customers may be unable to borrow money to
fund their operations.

Continued deteriorating or volatile market conditions could:

(cid:129)adversely affect our ability to access credit markets on terms

acceptable to us,

(cid:129)limit our capital expenditures for repair or replacement of

existing facilities or equipment,

(cid:129)adversely affect our compliance with covenants under

existing credit agreements,

(cid:129)result in adverse changes in the credit ratings of our debt

securities,

(cid:129)have an adverse effect on our customers and suppliers and

their ability to purchase our products,

(cid:129)adversely affect the banks providing financial security for the
transaction structures used to defer taxes related to several
major sales of timber,

(cid:129)adversely affect the performance of our pension plans

requiring additional company contributions and

(cid:129)reduce our ability to take advantage of growth and expansion

opportunities.

CHANGES IN CREDIT RATINGS

Changes in credit ratings issued by nationally recognized
statistical rating organizations could adversely affect our cost
of financing and have an adverse effect on the market price of
our securities.

Credit rating agencies rate our debt securities on factors that
include our operating results, actions that we take, their view of
the general outlook for our industry and their view of the
general outlook for the economy. Actions taken by the rating
agencies can include maintaining, upgrading or downgrading the
current rating or placing the company on a watch list for
possible future downgrading. Downgrading the credit rating of
our debt securities or placing us on a watch list for possible

future downgrading could limit our access to the credit markets,
increase our cost of financing, and have an adverse effect on
the market price of our securities.

SUBSTITUTION

Some of our products are vulnerable to declines in demand
due to competing technologies or materials.

Our products may compete with nonfiber-based alternatives or
with alternative products in certain market segments. For
example, plastic, wood/plastic or composite materials may be
used by builders as alternatives to the products produced by
our Wood Products businesses such as lumber, veneer,
plywood and oriented strand board. Changes in prices for oil,
chemicals and wood-based fiber can change the competitive
position of our products relative to available alternatives and
could increase substitution of those products for our products.
As the use of these alternatives grows, demand for our
products may further decline.

CHANGES IN PRODUCT MIX OR PRICING

Our results of operations and financial condition could be
materially adversely affected by changes in product mix or
pricing.

Our results may be affected by a change in our sales mix. Our
outlook assumes a certain volume and product mix of sales. If
actual results vary from this projected volume and product mix
of sales, our operations and our results could be negatively
affected. Our outlook also assumes we will be successful in
implementing previously announced or future price increases,
or plans to move customers to higher-priced products. Delays in
acceptance of price increases or failure of customers to accept
higher-priced products could negatively affect our results.
Moreover, price discounting, if required to maintain our
competitive position, could result in lower than anticipated price
realizations.

INTENSE COMPETITION

We face intense competition in our markets, and the failure to
compete effectively could have a material adverse effect on
our business, financial condition and results of operations.

We compete with North American and, for many of our product
lines, global producers, some of which may have greater
financial resources and lower production costs than we do. The
principal basis for competition is selling price. Our ability to
maintain satisfactory margins depends in large part on our
ability to control our costs. Our industries also are particularly
sensitive to other factors including innovation, design, quality
and service, with varying emphasis on these factors depending
on the product line. To the extent that one or more of our

competitors become more successful with respect to any key
competitive factor, our ability to attract and retain customers
could be materially adversely affected. If we are unable to
compete effectively, such failure could have a material adverse
effect on our business, financial condition and results of
operations.

Another emerging form of competition is between brands of
sustainably produced products; customer demand for certain
brands could reduce competition among buyers for our
products or cause other adverse effects.

In North America, our forests are third-party certified to the
Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI®) standard. Some of our
customers have expressed a preference in certain of our
product lines for products made from raw materials sourced
from forests certified to different standards, including
standards of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). If and to the
extent that this preference becomes a customer requirement,
there may be reduced demand and lower prices for our
products relative to competitors who can supply products
sourced from forests certified to competing certification
standards. If we seek to comply with such other standards, we
could incur materially increased costs for our operations or be
required to reduce harvest levels. FSC, in particular, employs
standards that are geographically variable and could cause a
material reduction in the harvest levels of some of our
timberlands, most notably in the Pacific Northwest.

MATERIAL DISRUPTION OF MANUFACTURING

A material disruption at one of our manufacturing facilities
could prevent us from meeting customer demand, reduce our
sales or negatively affect our results of operation and financial
condition.

Any of our manufacturing facilities, or any of our machines
within an otherwise operational facility, could cease operations
unexpectedly due to a number of events, including:

(cid:129)unscheduled maintenance outages;
(cid:129)prolonged power failures;
(cid:129)equipment failure;
(cid:129)a chemical spill or release;
(cid:129)explosion of a boiler;
(cid:129)the effect of a drought or reduced rainfall on its water supply;
(cid:129)labor difficulties;
(cid:129)disruptions in the transportation infrastructure, including

roads, bridges, railroad tracks and tunnels;

(cid:129)fires, floods, windstorms, earthquakes, hurricanes or other

catastrophes;

(cid:129)terrorism or threats of terrorism;
(cid:129)governmental regulations; and
(cid:129)other operational problems.

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Any such downtime or facility damage could prevent us from
meeting customer demand for our products or require us to
make unplanned capital expenditures. If one of these machines
or facilities were to incur significant downtime, our ability to
meet our production targets and satisfy customer requirements
could be impaired, resulting in lower sales and income.

CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS

Our operations require substantial capital.

The company has substantial capital requirements for
expansion and repair or replacement of existing facilities or
equipment. Although we maintain our production equipment
with regular scheduled maintenance, key pieces of equipment
may need to be repaired or replaced periodically. The costs of
repairing or replacing such equipment and the associated
downtime of the affected production line could have a material
adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations
and cash flows.

We believe our capital resources will be adequate to meet our
current projected operating needs, capital expenditures and
other cash requirements. If for any reason we are unable to
provide for our operating needs, capital expenditures and other
cash requirements on economic terms, we could experience a
material adverse effect on our business, financial condition,
results of operations and cash flows.

ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS

We could incur substantial costs as a result of compliance
with, violations of, or liabilities under applicable
environmental laws and other laws and regulations.

We are subject to a wide range of general and industry-specific
laws and regulations relating to the protection of the
environment, including those governing:

(cid:129)air emissions;
(cid:129)wastewater discharges;
(cid:129)harvesting and other silvicultural activities;
(cid:129)forestry operations and endangered species habitat

protection;

(cid:129)surface water management;
(cid:129)the storage, management and disposal of hazardous

substances and wastes;

(cid:129)the cleanup of contaminated sites;
(cid:129)landfill operation and closure obligations;
(cid:129)building codes; and
(cid:129)health and safety matters.
For example, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is
in the process of implementing final rules regulating
greenhouse gases that apply to our operations on a project-by-
project basis and may be applied to carbon dioxide emissions

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from biomass. These and similar laws and regulations in the
U.S. and Canada will require us to obtain authorizations from
and comply with the authorization requirements of the
appropriate governmental authorities, which have considerable
discretion over the terms and timing of permits.

We have incurred, and we expect to continue to incur,
significant capital, operating and other expenditures complying
with applicable environmental laws and regulations and as a
result of remedial obligations. We also could incur substantial
costs, such as civil or criminal fines, sanctions and
enforcement actions (including orders limiting our operations or
requiring corrective measures, installation of pollution control
equipment or other remedial actions), cleanup and closure
costs, and third-party claims for property damage and personal
injury as a result of violations of, or liabilities under,
environmental laws and regulations.

As the owner and operator of real estate, including in our
homebuilding business, we may be liable under environmental
laws for cleanup, closure and other damages resulting from the
presence and release of hazardous substances on or from our
properties or operations. In addition, surface water
management regulations may present liabilities and are subject
to change. The amount and timing of environmental
expenditures is difficult to predict, and in some cases, our
liability may exceed forecasted amounts or the value of the
property itself. The discovery of additional contamination or the
imposition of additional cleanup obligations at our sites or third-
party sites may result in significant additional costs. Any
material liability we incur could adversely affect our financial
condition or preclude us from making capital expenditures that
otherwise would benefit our business.

We also anticipate public policy developments at the state,
federal and international level regarding climate change and
energy access, security and competitiveness. We expect these
developments to address emission of carbon dioxide,
renewable energy and fuel standards, and the monetization of
carbon. Compliance with regulations that implement new public
policy in these areas might require significant expenditures.
These developments may also include mandated changes to
energy use and building codes which could affect our
homebuilding practices. Enactment of new environmental laws
or regulations or changes in existing laws or regulations, or the
interpretation of these laws or regulations, might require
significant expenditures. We also anticipate public policy
developments at the state, federal and international level
regarding taxes, health care and a number of other areas that
could require significant expenditures.

CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATES

We will be affected by changes in currency exchange rates.

We have manufacturing operations in Canada, Uruguay and
Brazil. We are also a large exporter and compete with
producers of products very similar to ours. Therefore, we are
affected by changes in the strength of the U.S. dollar relative to
the Canadian dollar, euro and yen, and the strength of the euro
relative to the yen.

AVAILABILITY OF RAW MATERIALS AND ENERGY

Our business and operations could be materially adversely
affected by changes in the cost or availability of raw materials
and energy.

We rely heavily on certain raw materials (principally wood fiber
and chemicals) and energy sources (principally natural gas,
electricity, coal and fuel oil) in our manufacturing processes.
Our ability to increase earnings has been, and will continue to
be, affected by changes in the costs and availability of such raw
materials and energy sources. We may not be able to fully
offset the effects of higher raw material or energy costs through
hedging arrangements, price increases, productivity
improvements or cost-reduction programs.

TRANSPORTATION

We depend on third parties for transportation services and
increases in costs and the availability of transportation could
materially adversely affect our business and operations.

Our business depends on the transportation of a large number
of products, both domestically and internationally. We rely
primarily on third parties for transportation of the products we
manufacture or distribute as well as delivery of our raw
materials. In particular, a significant portion of the goods we
manufacture and raw materials we use are transported by
railroad or trucks, which are highly regulated.

If any of our third-party transportation providers were to fail to
deliver the goods we manufacture or distribute in a timely
manner, we may be unable to sell those products at full
value — or at all. Similarly, if any of these providers were to fail
to deliver raw materials to us in a timely manner, we may be
unable to manufacture our products in response to customer
demand. In addition, if any of these third parties were to cease
operations or cease doing business with us, we may be unable
to replace them at reasonable cost.

Any failure of a third-party transportation provider to deliver raw
materials or finished products in a timely manner could harm
our reputation, negatively affect our customer relationships and
have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and
results of operation.

In addition, an increase in transportation rates or fuel
surcharges could materially adversely affect our sales and
profitability.

REIT STATUS AND TAX IMPLICATIONS

If we fail to remain qualified as a REIT, our taxable income
would be subject to tax at corporate rates and we would not
be able to deduct dividends to shareholders.

In any taxable year in which we fail to qualify as a REIT, unless
we are entitled to relief under the Internal Revenue Code:

(cid:129)We would not be allowed to deduct dividends to shareholders

in computing our taxable income.

(cid:129)We would be subject to federal and state income tax on our

taxable income at regular corporate rates.

(cid:129)We also would be disqualified from treatment as a REIT for

the four taxable years following the year during which we lost
qualification.

Qualification as a REIT involves the application of highly
technical and complex provisions of the Internal Revenue Code
to our operations and the determination of various factual
matters and circumstances not entirely within our control. There
are only limited judicial or administrative interpretations of
these provisions. Although we operate in a manner consistent
with the REIT qualification rules, we cannot assure you that we
are or will remain so qualified.

In addition, federal and state tax laws are constantly under
review by persons involved in the legislative process, the
Internal Revenue Service, the United States Department of the
Treasury, and state taxing authorities. Changes to the tax law
could adversely affect our shareholders. We cannot predict with
certainty whether, when, in what forms, or with what effective
dates, the tax laws applicable to us or our shareholders may be
changed.

Certain of our business activities are potentially subject to
prohibited transactions tax or corporate-level income tax.

Under the Internal Revenue Code, REITs generally must engage
in the ownership and management of income producing real
estate. For the Company, this generally includes owning and
managing a timberland portfolio for the production and sale of
standing timber. Accordingly, the manufacture and sale by us of
wood products, the harvesting and sale of logs, and the
development or sale of certain timberlands, the manufacture
and sale of pulp products, the development of real estate, the
building and sale of single-family houses and the development
and sale of land and lots for real estate development are
conducted through one or more of our wholly-owned taxable
REIT subsidiaries (“TRSs”) because such activities could
generate non-qualifying REIT income and could constitute

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“prohibited transactions.” Prohibited transactions are defined
by the Internal Revenue Code generally to be sales or other
dispositions of property to customers in the ordinary course of
a trade or business. By conducting our business in this manner
we believe that we satisfy the REIT requirements of the Internal
Revenue Code and are not subject to the 100 percent tax that
could be imposed if a REIT were to conduct a prohibited
transaction. The net income of our TRSs is subject to corporate-
level income tax.

The extent of our use of our TRS may affect the price of our
common shares relative to the share price of other REITs.

We conduct a significant portion of our business activities
through one or more TRSs. Our use of our TRSs enables us to
engage in non-REIT qualifying business activities such as the
sale of logs, production and sale of wood products and pulp
products, real estate development and single-family home
sales, and sale of HBU property. Our TRSs are subject to
corporate-level tax. Therefore, we pay income taxes on the
income generated by our TRSs. Under the Code, no more than
25 percent of the value of the gross assets of a REIT may be
represented by securities of one or more TRS. This limitation
may affect our ability to increase the size of our TRSs’
operations. Furthermore, our use of TRSs may cause the
market to value our common shares differently than the shares
of other REITs, which may not use TRSs as extensively as we
use them.

We may be limited in our ability to fund distributions using cash
generated through our taxable REIT subsidiaries.

The ability of the REIT to receive dividends from our TRS is
limited by the rules with which we must comply to maintain our
status as a REIT. In particular, at least 75 percent of gross
income for each taxable year as a REIT must be derived from
passive real estate sources including sales of our standing
timber and other types of qualifying real estate income and no
more than 25 percent of our gross income may consist of
dividends from our TRS and other non-real estate income.

This limitation on our ability to receive dividends from our TRSs
may affect our ability to fund cash distributions to our
shareholders using cash flows from our TRSs. The net income
of our TRSs is not required to be distributed, and income that is
not distributed will not be subject to the REIT income
distribution requirement.

Our cash dividends are not guaranteed and may fluctuate.

Generally, REITs are required to distribute 90 percent of their
ordinary taxable income and 95 percent of their net capital
gains income. Capital gains may be retained by the REIT, but
would be subject to income taxes. If capital gains are retained
rather than distributed, our shareholders would be notified and

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they would be deemed to have received a taxable distribution,
with a refundable credit for any federal income tax paid by the
REIT. Accordingly, we believe that we are not required to
distribute material amounts of cash since substantially all of
our taxable income is treated as capital gains income. Our
Board of Directors, in its sole discretion, determines the
amount of quarterly dividends to be provided to our
shareholders based on consideration of a number of factors.
These factors include, but are not limited to, our results of
operations, cash flow and capital requirements, economic
conditions, tax considerations, borrowing capacity and other
factors, including debt covenant restrictions that may impose
limitations on cash payments, future acquisitions and
divestitures, harvest levels, changes in the price and demand
for our products and general market demand for timberlands
including those timberland properties that have higher and
better uses. Consequently, our dividend levels may fluctuate.

We may not be able to complete desired like-kind exchange
transactions for timberlands and real estate we sell.

When we sell timberlands and real estate, we generally seek to
match these sales with the acquisition of suitable replacement
timberlands. This allows us “like-kind exchange” treatment for
these transactions under section 1031 and related regulations
of the Code. This matching of sales and purchases provides us
with significant tax benefits, most importantly the deferral of
any gain on the property sold until ultimate disposition of the
replacement property. While we attempt to complete like-kind
exchanges wherever practical, we may not be able to do so in
all instances due to various factors, including the lack of
availability of suitable replacement property on acceptable
terms and our inability to complete a qualifying like-kind
exchange transaction within the time frames required by the
Code. The inability to obtain like-kind exchange treatment would
result in the payment of taxes with respect to the property sold,
and a corresponding reduction in earnings and cash available
for distribution to shareholders as dividends.

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

We are a party to a number of legal proceedings, and adverse
judgments in certain legal proceedings could have a material
adverse effect on our financial condition.

The costs and other effects of pending litigation against us and
related insurance recoveries cannot be determined with
certainty. Although the disclosure in Note 15: Legal
Proceedings, Commitments and Contingencies of Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements contains management’s
current views of the effect such litigation will have on our
financial results, there can be no assurance that the outcome
of such proceedings will be as expected.

RISKS RELATED TO OWNERSHIP OF OUR
COMMON STOCK

STOCK-PRICE VOLATILITY

The price of our common stock may be volatile.

The market price of our common stock may be influenced by
many factors, some of which are beyond our control, including
those described above under “Risks Related to our Industries
and Business” and the following:

(cid:129)actual or anticipated fluctuations in our operating results or

our competitors’ operating results;

(cid:129)announcements by us or our competitors of new products,
capacity changes, significant contracts, acquisitions or
strategic investments;

(cid:129)our growth rate and our competitors’ growth rates;
(cid:129)the financial market and general economic conditions;
(cid:129)changes in stock market analyst recommendations regarding
us, our competitors or the forest products industry generally,
or lack of analyst coverage of our common stock;
(cid:129)sales of our common stock by our executive officers,

directors and significant stockholders or sales of substantial
amounts of common stock;

(cid:129)changes in accounting principles; and
(cid:129)changes in tax laws and regulations.
In addition, there has been significant volatility in the market
price and trading volume of securities of companies operating
in the forest products industry that often has been unrelated to
the operating performance of particular companies.

Some companies that have had volatile market prices for their
securities have had securities litigation brought against them. If
litigation of this type is brought against us, it could result in
substantial costs and would divert management’s attention and
resources.

For example, there have been several lawsuits filed against us
alleging that we violated U.S. antitrust laws. Those included
lawsuits alleging antitrust violations against us and other
manufacturers of oriented strand board and lawsuits alleging
antitrust violations with respect to alder logs and lumber. All of
these matters have been settled.

It is possible that there could be adverse judgments against us
in some or all major litigation against us and that we could be
required to take a charge for all or a portion of any damage
award. Any such charge could materially and adversely affect
our results of operations for the quarter or year in which we
record it.

EXPORT TAXES

We may be required to pay significant export taxes or
countervailing and anti-dumping duties for exported products.

We may experience reduced revenues and margins on some of
our businesses as a result of export taxes or countervailing and
anti-dumping duty assessments. International trade disputes
occur frequently and can be taken to an International Trade
Court for resolution of unfair trade practices between countries.
For example, there have been many disputes and subsequent
trade agreements regarding sales of softwood lumber between
Canada and the United States. The current Softwood Lumber
Act signed in October 2006 requires our Canadian softwood
lumber facilities to pay an export tax when the price of lumber
is at or below a threshold price. The export tax could be as high
as 22.5 percent if a province exceeds its total allotted export
share. It is possible that additional countervailing duty and
antidumping tariffs, or similar type tariffs could be imposed on
us in the future. We may experience reduced revenues and
margins in any business that is subject to such tariffs or to the
terms of the settlements of such international disputes. These
tariffs or settlement terms could have a material adverse effect
on our business, financial results and financial condition,
including facility closures or impairments of assets.

NATURAL DISASTERS

Our business and operations could be adversely affected by
weather, fire, infestation or natural disasters.

Our timberlands assets may be damaged by adverse weather,
severe wind and rainstorms, fires, pest infestation or other
natural disasters. Because our manufacturing processes
primarily use wood fiber, in many cases from our own
timberlands, in the event of material damage to our
timberlands, our operations could be disrupted or our
production costs could be increased. As is typical in the
forestry industry, we do not insure against losses of timber,
including losses due to these causes.

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UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
There are no unresolved comments that were received from the
SEC staff relating to our periodic or current reports under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
See Note 15: Legal Proceedings, Commitments and
Contingencies in the Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements for a summary of legal proceedings.

PROPERTIES
Details about our facilities, production capacities and locations
are found in the Our Business — What We Do section of this
report.

(cid:129)For details about our Timberlands properties, go to Our
Business/What We Do/Timberlands/Where We Do It.
(cid:129)For details about our Wood Products properties, go to Our
Business/What We Do/Wood Products/Where We Do It.
(cid:129)For details about our Cellulose Fibers properties, go to Our
Business/What We Do/Cellulose Fibers/Where We Do It.

(cid:129)For details about our Real Estate properties, go to Our
Business/What We Do/Real Estate/Where We Do It.

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MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED
STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY
SECURITIES
Our common stock trades on the following exchanges under the symbol WY:

(cid:129)New York Stock Exchange and
(cid:129)Chicago Stock Exchange
As of December 31, 2012, there were approximately 9,227 holders of record of our common shares. Dividend-per-share data and
the range of closing market prices for our common stock for each of the four quarters in 2012 and 2011 are included in Note 22:
Selected Quarterly Financial Information (unaudited) in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

INFORMATION ABOUT SECURITIES AUTHORIZED FOR ISSUANCE UNDER OUR EQUITY COMPENSATION PLAN

Equity compensation plans approved by security holders(1)

Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders

Total

NUMBER OF
SECURITIES TO BE
ISSUED UPON
EXERCISE OF
OUTSTANDING
OPTIONS,
WARRANTS AND
RIGHTS

26,423,028

N/A

26,423,028

WEIGHTED
AVERAGE EXERCISE
PRICE OF
OUTSTANDING
OPTIONS,
WARRANTS AND
RIGHTS

$22.38

N/A

$22.38

NUMBER OF
SECURITIES
REMAINING AVAILABLE
FOR FUTURE ISSUANCE
UNDER EQUITY
COMPENSATION PLANS
(EXCLUDING
SECURITIES TO BE
ISSUED UPON EXERCISE)

11,848,635

N/A

11,848,635

(1) Includes 1,648,752 restricted stock units and 814,232 performance share units. Because there is no exercise price associated with restricted stock units and performance share units,

such stock units are not included in the weighted average price calculation.

INFORMATION ABOUT COMMON STOCK REPURCHASES

We did not repurchase any common shares in 2012. During 2011, we repurchased 1,199,800 shares of common stock for $20
million under the 2008 stock repurchase program. On August 11, 2011, our Board of Directors terminated the 2008 stock
repurchase program and approved the 2011 stock repurchase program under which we are authorized to repurchase up to $250
million of outstanding shares. During 2011, we repurchased 1,089,824 shares of common stock for $17 million under the 2011
program. As of December 31, 2012, we had remaining authorization of $233 million for future share repurchases.

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COMPARISON OF FIVE-YEAR CUMULATIVE TOTAL SHAREHOLDER RETURN

Weyerhaeuser Company, S&P 500 and S&P Global Timber & Forestry Index

$140

$120

$100

$80

$60

$40

$20

$ -

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

WEYERHAEUSER

S&P 500

S&P GLOBAL TIMBER & FORESTRY INDEX

PERFORMANCE GRAPH ASSUMPTIONS
(cid:129)Assumes $100 invested on December 31, 2007 in Weyerhaeuser common stock, the S&P 500 Index and the S&P Global

Timber & Forestry Index.

(cid:129)Total return assumes dividends received are reinvested at month end.
(cid:129)Measurement dates are the last trading day of the calendar year shown.

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SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER-SHARE FIGURES

PER SHARE

Diluted earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to
Weyerhaeuser common shareholders

Diluted earnings (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to
Weyerhaeuser common shareholders(1)

Diluted net earnings (loss) attributable to Weyerhaeuser common
shareholders

Dividends paid

Weyerhaeuser shareholders’ interest (end of year)

FINANCIAL POSITION

Total assets:

Forest Products

Real Estate

Total

Total long-term debt:

Forest Products

Real Estate

Total

Weyerhaeuser shareholders’ interest

Percent earned on average Weyerhaeuser shareholders’ interest

OPERATING RESULTS

Net sales and revenues

Earnings (loss) from continuing operations

Discontinued operations, net of income taxes(1)

Net earnings (loss)

Net loss (earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interest

2012

2011

$

0.71

—

0.71

0.62

7.50

$

$

$

0.59

0.02

0.61

0.60

7.95

2012

2011

10,717

1,917

12,634

4,193

285

4,478

4,263

$ 10,589

2,003

$ 12,592

$

4,182

$

$

$

$

109

4,291

4,070

9.2%

2012
7,059

384

—

384

1

Net earnings (loss) attributable to Weyerhaeuser common shareholders

$

385

CASH FLOWS

Net cash from operations

Cash from investing activities

Cash from financing activities

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

STATISTICS (UNAUDITED)

Number of employees

Number of common shareholder accounts at year-end

Number of common shares outstanding at year-end (thousands)

Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted (thousands)

2012
581

(192)

(444)

(55)

$

$

$

$

2012
13,200

9,227

542,393

542,310

2010

3.96

0.03

3.99

26.61

8.60

2010

11,511

1,953

13,464

4,710

350

5,060

4,612

2009

(2.38)

(0.20)

(2.58)

0.60

19.13

2008

(8.73)

3.16

(5.57)

2.40

22.78

2009

2008

13,317

2,002

15,319

5,284

402

5,686

4,044

14,080

2,615

16,695

5,560

456

6,016

4,814

7.5%

29.6%

(12.3)%

(18.4)%

2011
6,216

319

12

331

—

331

2011
291

122

(927)

(514)

2011
12,800

9,724

536,425

539,879

2010
5,954

1,274

9

1,283

(2)

1,281

2010
689

164

(1,255)

(402)

2010
14,250

10,050

535,976

321,096

2009
5,068

(525)

(43)

(568)

23

(545)

2009
(203)

276

(498)

(425)

2009
14,888

10,577

211,359

211,342

2008
7,413

(1,911)

669

(1,242)

66

(1,176)

2008
(1,411)

5,571

(1,980)

2,180

2008
19,843

11,088

211,289

211,258

(1) In addition to our discontinued operations that are presented in Note 3: Discontinued Operations in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, 2008 contains the results of our

Containerboard, Packaging and Recycling segment, which was sold in 2008.

To implement our decision to be taxed as a REIT, we distributed to our shareholders our accumulated earnings and profits, determined under federal income tax provisions, as a “Special
Dividend.” On September 1, 2010, we paid a dividend of $5.6 billion which included the Special Dividend and the regular quarterly dividend of approximately $11 million. At the election of each
shareholder, the Special Dividend was paid in cash or Weyerhaeuser common shares. The number of common shares issued was approximately 324 million. The stock portion of the Special
Dividend was treated as the issuance of new shares for accounting purposes and affects our earnings per share only for periods after the distribution. Prior periods are not restated. The required
treatment results in earnings per share that is less than would have been the case had the common shares not been issued. See Note 4: Net Earnings Per Share in the Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements for 2010 pro forma results giving effect to the common stock distribution for diluted earnings per common share as if the common stock distribution had occurred at the
beginning of that period.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION
AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS (MD&A)

WHAT YOU WILL FIND IN THIS MD&A

Our MD&A includes the following major sections:
(cid:129)economic and market conditions affecting our operations;
(cid:129)real estate investment trust (REIT) election;
(cid:129)financial performance summary;
(cid:129)results of our operations — consolidated and by segment;
(cid:129)liquidity and capital resources — where we discuss our

cash flows;

(cid:129)off-balance sheet arrangements;
(cid:129)environmental matters, legal proceedings and other

contingencies; and

(cid:129)accounting matters — where we discuss critical accounting
policies and areas requiring judgments and estimates.

ECONOMIC AND MARKET CONDITIONS
AFFECTING OUR OPERATIONS

In 2012, the U.S. economy advanced at a muted pace. U.S.
recovery was hindered by slowing global growth as well as
domestic issues which included the rising U.S. deficit and
political uncertainty related to the fall elections. Continued
uncertainty on the part of business and consumers limited
investment and spending. These factors significantly affected
the economy, limiting anticipated improvements in key
economic indicators. The U.S. housing market, while affected
by these factors, showed signs of improvement in 2012 as
lower inventories of new and existing homes led to increases in
construction and home values. The strength of the U.S. housing
market strongly affects our Real Estate, Wood Products and
Timberlands segments. Real Estate focuses on building single-
family homes. Wood Products primarily sells into the new
residential building and repair and remodel markets. Demand
for logs from our Timberlands segment is affected by the
production of wood-based building products as well as export
demand. Cellulose Fibers is primarily affected by global demand
and the relative strength of the U.S. dollar.

HOUSING MARKET

We track certain indicators such as employment, consumer
confidence, housing starts, home sales, foreclosures, home
prices, mortgage interest rates and the number of homes for
sale to assess housing market conditions. The following market
statements refer to industry conditions in general and not to
Weyerhaeuser operations directly.

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Total U.S. housing starts for 2012 were 781 thousand units,
with single family units accounting for 535 thousand of the
total. This represents a 23 percent increase in single family
starts from 2011. Multifamily construction also increased in
2012 to 246 thousand units compared with 178 thousand in
2011. While a significant improvement, current housing
demand remains well below 1 million or more single family
starts, the typical level during the 15-year period of 1992-2007.
In 2012, new home sales in the U.S. averaged 366 thousand
units. This level represents a 19 percent increase over 2011,
which had the lowest number of new home sales since 1963,
when U.S. Census started reporting this data. Through much of
2012 the unemployment rate has remained above 8 percent,
but as of December had fallen to 7.8 percent, the lowest level
for the year. Weak employment growth contributed to weak
consumer confidence, limiting much of the potential growth in
demand for housing and wood products. The number of
mortgages in default remains above historic (pre 2006 levels),
but has fallen significantly since the peak in 2009. Although,
this factor will continue to contribute to the inventory of existing
homes for sale, it is diminishing in significance as the overall
housing market continues to improve from the credit crisis and
recession of 2009.

Demand for wood products has gradually improved as housing
starts have increased. Overall demand levels for lumber
increased 6 percent from 2011, with a similar 6 percent rise in
the demand for structural panels. Despite the improvement,
demand for both lumber and panels remain below peak levels.
However, industry operating rates for lumber and structural
panels have improved over 2011 and this has resulted in
higher prices than those observed in 2011. Prices for most
commodity wood products were higher in 2012, with the
greatest increases in southern yellow pine lumber and oriented
strand board (OSB). Demand for logs increased as lumber
production increased. In the West, demand for logs was
bolstered by demand from Japan, China and Korea, although
demand from China is lower than in 2011. In the South, several
years of deferred harvest due to weak demand have created
increased inventories and as a result southern pine log prices
were relatively flat in 2012.

U.S. DOLLAR/GLOBAL DEMAND

The U.S. dollar remained weak relative to many global
currencies during 2012. However, the year was characterized
by volatility in euro exchange rates as a result of the debt crisis
in Eurozone countries. The U.S. dollar strengthened against the
euro for much of 2012, which had a detrimental effect on
Cellulose Fibers, as our pulp mills became less competitive
against competitors with euro denominated costs. Additionally,
the slowdown in the key global economies of Europe and China
led to a slowdown in pulp demand, putting additional downward

pressure on prices as operating rates worldwide moved lower.
The key indicator, northern bleached softwood kraft (NBSK)
pulp, fell to an average of $813/ton (delivered N Europe) in
2012. This was a 15 percent decline from 2011. Pulp prices
started the first half of the year at $837/ton, which was lower
than 2011, and fell below $800/ton in the third quarter.

Japan experienced an uptick in housing starts in 2012 with
total housing starts in Japan increasing 5 percent from 2011
levels. Shipment of logs to Japan increased 6 percent over
2011. In 2012 the U.S. dollar yen exchange rate was
comparable to 2011. However the yen began to weaken in the
fourth quarter, making U.S. wood less affordable in yen terms.
This was offset to some extent by the appreciating euro, which
increased the cost of competing supplies from Europe into
Japan. The export log market was affected by the slowdown in
China’s construction sector related to the overall slowdown in
the Chinese economy. Chinese imports of softwood logs from
the U.S. were lower than the same period in 2011, but above
2010 levels.

WHERE WE ARE HEADED

Growth in the U.S. economy is estimated to be 2.2 percent for
2012 and the expectation is for slightly lower growth of 1.9
percent in 2013. The ongoing weak economic recovery from the
recession of 2009 has limited job growth, and improvements in
consumer confidence and spending. The U.S. is expected to
add enough jobs to continue to lower the overall unemployment
rate in 2013, but at a gradual pace. Single-family starts are
expected to continue to increase in 2013, a result of improving
demand for homes and low inventories of new and existing
homes for sale. Demand for wood products is expected to
increase as a result of greater demand for housing. Prices for
wood products in 2013 are expected to be similar to 2012,
although some prices may weaken as previously idled
manufacturing capacity is restarted and inventories increase.
Log prices in western markets are expected to rise slightly with
improving export and domestic demand. In the South, log prices
are expected to remain near current levels until increased
demand decreases inventories. The U.S. dollar is expected to
remain weak relative to developed currencies outside of the
euro, which is expected to continue to be affected by
uncertainty in the Eurozone. Weakness in global pulp demand
and volatility in the euro are expected to continue and to limit
improvement in commodity pulp prices.

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST (REIT)
ELECTION

Starting with our 2010 fiscal year, we elected to be taxed as a
REIT. We expect to derive most of our REIT income from
investments in timberlands, including the sale of standing
timber through pay-as-cut sales contracts. REIT income can be
distributed to shareholders without first paying corporate level
tax, substantially eliminating the double taxation on income. A
significant portion of our timberland segment earnings receives
this favorable tax treatment. We are, however, subject to
corporate taxes on built-in-gains (the excess of fair market
value over tax basis at January 1, 2010) on sales of real
property (other than standing timber) held by the REIT during
the first 10 years following the REIT conversion. We continue to
be required to pay federal corporate income taxes on earnings
of our Taxable REIT Subsidiary (TRS), which principally includes
our manufacturing businesses, our real estate development
business and our non-qualified timberland segment income.
Following are points related to our conversion:

(cid:129)To implement our decision to be taxed as a REIT, we

distributed to our shareholders our accumulated earnings
and profits, determined under federal income tax provisions,
as a “Special Dividend.” On September 1, 2010, we paid a
dividend of $5.6 billion which included the Special Dividend
and the regular quarterly dividend of approximately
$11 million. At the election of each shareholder, the Special
Dividend was paid in cash or Weyerhaeuser common shares.
The aggregate amount of cash distributed was $560 million
and the number of common shares issued was approximately
324 million.

(cid:129)The stock portion of the Special Dividend is treated as the

issuance of new shares for accounting purposes and affects
our earnings (loss) per share only for periods after the
distribution. Prior periods are not restated. The required
treatment results in earnings (loss) per share that is less
than would have been the case had the common shares not
been issued.

(cid:129)We reversed certain deferred income tax liabilities, which
resulted in a benefit in the Consolidated Statement of
Operations during 2010 of approximately $1,064 million. Our
effective income tax rate also decreased beginning in 2010,
due to lower taxes on REIT qualifying timberlands income.

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FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE SUMMARY

Net Sales and Revenues by Segment

NET SALES AND REVENUES BY SEGMENT IN MILLIONS OF DOLLARS

$3,000

$2,500

$2,000

$1,500

$1,000

$500

$-

$3,058

$2,224 $2,276

$1,911 $2,058

$1,854

$874 $1,044 $1,077

$923 $838 $1,070

TIMBERLANDS

WOOD PRODUCTS

CELLULOSE FIBERS

REAL ESTATE

2010

2011

2012

Contribution (Charge) to Pretax Earnings by Segment, Excluding Discontinued Operations

CONTRIBUTION (CHARGE) TO EARNINGS BY SEGMENT IN MILLIONS OF DOLLARS

$491

$282

$322

$452

$421

$223

$120

$105

$91

$58

($268)

($308)

TIMBERLANDS

WOOD PRODUCTS

CELLULOSE FIBERS

REAL ESTATE

2010

2011

2012

$1,000

$800

$600

$400

$200

$-

$(200)

$(400)

$(600)

$(800)

$(1,000)

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

In reviewing our results of operations, it is important to
understand these terms:

(cid:129)Price realizations refer to net selling prices — this includes
selling price plus freight minus normal sales deductions.
(cid:129)Net contribution to earnings can be positive or negative and

refers to earnings (loss) attributable to Weyerhaeuser
shareholders before interest expense and income taxes.

CONSOLIDATED RESULTS

HOW WE DID IN 2012

Summary of Financial Results

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER-SHARE FIGURES

2012

2011

2010

AMOUNT OF CHANGE

2012
vs.
2011

2011
vs.
2010

Net sales and
revenues

$7,059

$6,216

$5,954

$ 843

$ 262

Operating income

$ 735

$ 594

$ 454

$ 141

$ 140

$ —

$

12

$

9

$ (12)

$

3

$ 385

$ 331

$1,281

$ 54

$ (950)

$ 0.71

$ 0.62

$ 4.00

$0.09

$(3.38)

These increases were partially offset by a decrease of $204
million in Cellulose Fibers segment sales, primarily due to lower
pulp price realizations.

Net Earnings Attributable to Weyerhaeuser Common
Shareholders

Our net earnings attributable to Weyerhaeuser common
shareholders increased $54 million — 16 percent — primarily
due to the following:

(cid:129)a $355 million increase in gross margin from our Wood

Products segment, primarily due to higher price realizations
for lumber, OSB and plywood;

(cid:129)a $103 million pretax gain recognized in 2012 related to a

postretirement plan amendment;

(cid:129)charges for restructuring, closures and asset impairments

decreased $51 million; and

(cid:129)a $48 million increase in gross margin from our Real Estate
segment, primarily due to increased contributions from land
and lot sales.

These increases in our earnings were partially offset by:

(cid:129)a $240 million decrease in gross margin from our Cellulose

Fibers segment, primarily due to lower pulp price realizations;
(cid:129)a pretax gain of $152 million on the sale of 82,000 acres of

non-strategic timberlands in 2011; and

(cid:129)a $117 million increase in income taxes due to higher

income in our TRS in 2012 compared to 2011, and lower tax
benefits primarily due to foreign tax credits recognized in
2011.

$ 0.71

$ 0.61

$ 3.99

$0.10

$(3.38)

COMPARING 2011 WITH 2010

Net Sales and Revenues

Earnings from
discontinued
operations, net of
tax

Net earnings
attributable to
Weyerhaeuser
common
shareholders

Basic earnings per
share attributable to
Weyerhaeuser
common
shareholders

Diluted earnings per
share attributable to
Weyerhaeuser
common
shareholders

COMPARING 2012 WITH 2011

Net Sales and Revenues

Net sales and revenues increased $843 million — 14 percent —
primarily due to the following:

(cid:129)Wood Products segment sales increased $782 million,
primarily due to higher sales volumes across all major
product lines and improved selling prices for structural
lumber, OSB and plywood.

(cid:129)Real Estate segment sales increased $232 million, primarily
due to the sale of a 3,200 acre master planned community
in Houston, Texas, sale of commercial acreage and multi-
family lots in southern California and increased home
closings.

Net sales and revenues increased $262 million — 4 percent —
primarily due to the following:

(cid:129)Timberlands segment sales increased $170 million, as a

result of higher log prices and volumes sold;

(cid:129)Cellulose Fibers segment sales increased $147 million, as a

result of higher pulp prices and volumes sold; and

(cid:129)Wood Products segment sales increased $52 million, as a
result of increased volumes sold of structural lumber and
OSB.

These increases were partially offset by an $85 million
decrease in Real Estate segment sales, as a result of fewer
home closings.

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Net Earnings Attributable to Weyerhaeuser Common
Shareholders

Our net earnings attributable to Weyerhaeuser common
shareholders decreased $950 million — 74 percent —
primarily due to certain significant benefits in 2010 that were
not repeated in 2011, including:

(cid:129)a $1,064 million reversal of certain deferred income tax
liabilities as a result of our conversion to a REIT in 2010;
(cid:129)a $149 million cellulosic biofuel producer credit in 2010;
(cid:129)a pretax gain of $46 million on the sale of five short line

railroads in 2010; and

(cid:129)a pretax gain of $40 million on the sale of certain British
Columbia forest licenses and associated rights in 2010.

These decreases in our earnings were partially offset by:

TIMBERLANDS

HOW WE DID IN 2012

We report sales volume and annual production data for our
Timberlands business segment in Our Business/What We Do/
Timberlands.

Here is a comparison of net sales and revenues to unaffiliated
customers, intersegment sales, and net contribution to
earnings for the last three years:

Net Sales and Revenues and Net Contribution to Earnings
for Timberlands

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS

(cid:129)a pretax gain of $152 million on the sale of 82,000 acres of

non-strategic timberlands in 2011;

Net sales and revenues to
unaffiliated customers:

(cid:129)a $76 million tax benefit related to foreign tax credits in

2011;

(cid:129)a $68 million decrease in interest expense due to lower

charges associated with the early extinguishment of debt and
lower interest expense due to a lower level of debt;
(cid:129)charges for restructuring, closure and asset impairments

decreased $65 million, primarily due to decreased
impairments recognized in our Wood Products segment; and
(cid:129)a $49 million decrease in selling, general and administrative

expenses.

Logs:

West

South

Canada

Total

Pay as cut timber sales

Timberlands exchanges(1)

Higher and better-use land
sales(1)

Minerals, oil and gas

Products from international
operations(2)

Other products

Subtotal sales to unaffiliated
customers

Intersegment sales:

United States

Canada

Subtotal intersegment sales

2012

2011

2010

AMOUNT OF CHANGE

2012
vs.
2011

2011
vs.
2010

$ 559 $ 545 $ 414

$ 14

$131

233

196

145

19

17

17

811

758

576

37

59

22

31

106

11

34

77

25

53

86

11

33

109

22

60

65

9

1,077

1,044

874

447

236

683

424

222

646

409

194

603

37

2

53

3

(18)

(3)

(22)

20

—

33

23

14

37

51

—

182

1

(32)

3

(7)

21

2

170

15

28

43

$213

$209

Total

$1,760 $1,690 $1,477

$ 70

Net contribution to earnings

$ 322 $ 491 $ 282

$(169)

(1) Significant disposition of higher and better use timberland and some non-strategic

timberlands are made through Forest Products subsidiaries.

(2) Includes logs, plywood and hardwood lumber harvested or produced by our international

operations, primarily in South America.

COMPARING 2012 WITH 2011

Net Sales and Revenues — Unaffiliated Customers

Net sales and revenues to unaffiliated customers increased
$33 million — 3 percent — primarily due to the following:
(cid:129)Southern log sales increased $37 million due to increased

sales volumes of 14 percent and increased price realizations
of 4 percent, as a result of increased harvest levels in
response to increased third party demand.

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(cid:129)Sales from our international operations increased $20
million, primarily due to increased plywood prices of 16
percent and a 33 percent increase in plywood sales volumes.
(cid:129)Western log sales increased by $14 million due to increased
sales volumes of 12 percent, partially offset by lower export
and domestic log prices.

The above items were partially offset by:

(cid:129)a $22 million decrease in minerals, oil and gas revenue

primarily due to lower natural gas prices; and
(cid:129)a $21 million decrease in timberland exchanges.

Intersegment Sales

Intersegment sales increased $37 million — 6 percent —
primarily due to the following:

(cid:129)a $23 million increase due to higher sales volumes in the
West and South, partially offset by lower log prices in the
South; and

(cid:129)a $14 million increase due to increased Canadian log and

chip sales volumes.

Net contribution to earnings

Net contribution to earnings decreased $169 million — 34
percent — primarily from:

(cid:129)a $152 million decrease due to the sale of 82,000 acres of

non-strategic timberlands in 2011;

(cid:129)a $36 million decrease as the mix of export log sales

compared to domestic log sales decreased in the West and
both domestic and export log prices were lower in the West;

(cid:129)a $22 million decrease in mineral income, primarily as a

result of lower natural gas prices;

(cid:129)a $15 million decrease due to fewer timberland exchanges

and higher and better-use land sales; and

(cid:129)a $12 million increase in operating costs in the West,

primarily due to increased logging and maintenance costs.

The above items were partially offset by:

(cid:129)a $46 million increase, primarily due to higher sales volumes
and demand for domestic and export logs and an increase in
harvest levels of 9 percent in the West and 18 percent in the
South;

(cid:129)a $10 million increase in earnings from our international

operations, primarily due to higher plywood prices and sales
volumes; and

(cid:129)a $7 million increase due to higher log prices in the South.

COMPARING 2011 WITH 2010

Net Sales and Revenues — Unaffiliated Customers

Net sales and revenues to unaffiliated customers increased
$170 million — 19 percent — primarily due to the following:

(cid:129)Western log sales increased by $131 million due to

increased sales volumes of 18 percent and increased price
realizations of 12 percent as a result of strong export
demand.

(cid:129)Southern log sales increased by $51 million due to increased
sales volumes of 45 percent resulting from increased harvest
levels and increased sales of logs to third parties.

(cid:129)Sales from our International operations increased by $21

million, primarily due to increased plywood sales volumes of
34 percent.

The above items were partially offset by a decrease of $29
million in land exchanges and higher and better-use land sales.

Intersegment Sales

Intersegment sales increased 43 million — 7 percent —
primarily from the following:

(cid:129)a $28 million increase due to increased Canadian log and

chip sales volumes and

(cid:129)a $15 million increase due to higher log prices and sales

volumes in the West partially offset by lower log prices and
sales volumes in the South.

Net contribution to earnings

Net contribution to earnings increased $209 million — 74
percent — primarily from the following:

(cid:129)a $152 million pretax gain on the sale of 82,000 acres of

non-strategic timberlands in 2011;

(cid:129)a $77 million increase primarily due to higher domestic and

export prices in the West; and

(cid:129)a $59 million increase due to increased harvest levels of 18

percent in the West and 19 percent in the South.

These items were partially offset by:

(cid:129)increased operating costs of $33 million, primarily due to

higher fuel and silviculture costs;

(cid:129)a $23 million decrease due to fewer land exchanges and

higher and better-use land sales; and

(cid:129)a $20 million decrease due to lower prices for logs in the

South.

OUR OUTLOOK FOR FIRST QUARTER 2013

Excluding dispositions of non-strategic timberlands, we expect
earnings from the segment to be comparable to fourth quarter.
We anticipate improved selling prices for Western domestic and

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export logs, offset by a seasonal decline in Southern fee
harvest volumes. Earnings from dispositions of non-strategic
timberlands are expected to decrease.

operational capabilities. These improvement efforts and better
market conditions resulted in higher production rates in all
primary product lines.

WOOD PRODUCTS

HOW WE DID IN 2012

We report sales volume and annual production data for our
Wood Products business segment in Our Business/What We
Do/Wood Products.

Net Sales and Revenues and Net Contribution to Earnings for
Wood Products

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS

2012

2011

2010

AMOUNT OF CHANGE

2012
vs.
2011

2011
vs.
2010

$1,400

$1,087

$1,044

$313

$ 43

279

235

246

190

161

171

44

29

612

354

319

258

115

66

65

167

142

125

295

231

254

49

25

64

(11)

(10)

35

1

17

(23)

$3,058

$2,276

$2,224

$782

$ 52

$ 120

$ (243)

$ (316)

$363

$ 73

Net sales and
revenues:

Structural
lumber

Engineered solid
section

Engineered
I-joists

Oriented strand
board

Softwood
plywood

Other products
produced

Other products
purchased for
resale

Net sales and
revenues from
continuing
operations

Net contribution to
earnings from
continuing
operations

Net contribution to
earnings from
discontinued
operations

Net contribution to
earnings

$ 120

$ (268)

$ (308)

$388

$ 40

COMPARING 2012 WITH 2011

Overall performance in our Wood Products segment significantly
improved year over year. We continue to focus on reducing
costs and increasing revenues by broadening our customer
base; introducing new products; growing our specialty, as well
as commodity building products business; and improving our

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Net Sales and Revenues

Net sales and revenues increased $782 million — 34 percent —
primarily due to the following:

(cid:129)Structural lumber shipment volumes increased 12 percent
and average price realizations increased 15 percent.
(cid:129)OSB shipment volumes increased 27 percent and average

price realizations increased 36 percent.

(cid:129)Engineered solid section shipment volumes increased 25

percent.

(cid:129)Engineered I-joints shipment volumes increased 19 percent.
(cid:129)Softwood plywood shipment volumes increased 37 percent

and average price realizations increased 28 percent.

(cid:129)Other products produced increased 18 percent.
(cid:129)Other products purchased for resale increased 28 percent.
The above items were partially offset by a decrease of 6
percent in engineered solid section average price realizations.

Net Contribution to Earnings

Net contribution to earnings increased $388 million primarily
from:

(cid:129)a $363 million increase as higher lumber, OSB and plywood

price realizations more than offset lower prices for
engineered I-joists and engineered solid section:

(cid:129)a $58 million decrease in charges for restructuring, closures

and asset impairments;

(cid:129)a $25 million loss from discontinued operations included in

2011 earnings; and

(cid:129)a $23 million increase in sales volumes across all products.
These changes were partially offset by a $51 million increase in
freight expense due to higher shipment volumes.

During 2011, we recognized $29 million of impairment charges
in the Wood Products segment primarily related to the decision
to permanently close four engineered lumber facilities that had
been previously indefinitely closed. These facilities are located
in Albany, Oregon; Dodson, Louisiana; Pine Hill, Alabama; and
Simsboro, Louisiana. Total restructuring, closures and asset
impairment charges in 2011 for the segment were $64 million.
This compares with total Wood Products restructuring, closures
and asset impairment charges of $114 million in 2010.

—

(25)

8

25

(33)

Restructuring, Closures and Asset Impairments

COMPARING 2011 WITH 2010

Net Sales and Revenues

OUR OUTLOOK FOR FIRST QUARTER 2013

Net sales and revenues decreased $52 million — 2 percent —
primarily due to the following:

(cid:129)Structural lumber average price realizations decreased

3 percent as a result of:
– An 11 percent decrease in southern yellow pine

realizations. In 2011, southern yellow pine accounted for
50 percent of the sales volume from our sawmills.

– This was partially offset by a 9 percent increase in Douglas

fir realizations.

(cid:129)OSB average price realizations decreased 13 percent.
(cid:129)Engineered solid section shipment volumes decreased

6 percent.

(cid:129)Engineered I-joints shipment volumes decreased 12 percent.
(cid:129)Other products purchased for resale decreased primarily as a
result of ceasing to offer a composite decking product line.

These items were partially offset by the following:

(cid:129)Structural lumber shipment volumes increased 7 percent.
(cid:129)OSB shipment volumes increased 28 percent, primarily due
to the re-opening of our Hudson Bay, Saskatchewan facility.

(cid:129)Engineered I-joists average price realizations increased

7 percent.

Net Contribution to Earnings

Net contribution to earnings increased $40 million — 13 percent
— primarily from:

(cid:129)a $83 million decrease in manufacturing costs, primarily due

to increased operating rates;

(cid:129)selling and general administrative costs decreased $58
million, primarily due to previous cost reduction efforts;
(cid:129)charges for restructuring, closures and asset impairments

decreased $49 million; and

(cid:129)an increase in by-product sales of $32 million.
These changes were partially offset by the following:

(cid:129)a $66 million decrease due to lower sales price realizations,

primarily for OSB and structural lumber;

(cid:129)freight expense increased $43 million due to higher fuel cost
and increasing shipments of OSB and structural lumber;
(cid:129)a $40 million pretax gain was recognized in 2010 on the sale
of certain British Columbia forest licenses and associated
rights;

(cid:129)a $33 million increase in charges related to the sale of our

hardwoods operations; and

(cid:129)log costs increased $16 million as domestic prices increased

in the West as a result of strong export demand.

We anticipate significantly higher earnings from the Wood
Products segment in first quarter. We expect increased average
sales realizations for lumber and oriented strand board and
seasonally higher sales volumes across all product lines. Unit
manufacturing costs are expected to decline due to improved
operating rates, partially offset by higher raw material costs.

CELLULOSE FIBERS

HOW WE DID IN 2012

We report sales volume and annual production data for our
Cellulose Fibers business segment in Our Business/What We
Do/Cellulose Fibers.

Here is a comparison of net sales and revenues and net
contribution to earnings for the last three years:

Net Sales and Revenues and Net Contribution to Earnings for
Cellulose Fibers

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS

2012

2011

2010

AMOUNT OF CHANGE

2012
vs.
2011

2011
vs.
2010

Net sales and
revenues:

Pulp

$1,433

$1,617

$1,489

$(184)

$128

Liquid
packaging
board

Other
products

332

346

337

(14)

9

89

95

85

(6)

10

Total

$1,854

$2,058

$1,911

$(204)

Net contribution
to earnings

$ 223

$ 452

$ 421

$(229)

$147

$ 31

COMPARING 2012 WITH 2011

Net Sales and Revenues

Net sales and revenues decreased $204 million — 10 percent —
primarily due to:

(cid:129)Pulp price realizations decreased $108 per ton —

12 percent — resulting from weak global economies and a
weak euro. The effect of the price decrease was partially
offset by an improved sales mix to higher valued products.
(cid:129)Sales volumes for liquid packaging board decreased 8,000
tons — 3 percent as the result of weaker demand in Japan.

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Net Contribution to Earnings

Net contribution to earnings decreased $229 million —
51 percent — primarily due to:

(cid:129)a $190 million decrease due to lower pulp price realizations,
partially offset by an improved sales mix to higher value
products; and

(cid:129)a $35 million increase in chemical, freight, warehousing and

other operating costs.

COMPARING 2011 WITH 2010

Net Sales and Revenues

Net sales and revenues increased $147 million — 8 percent —
primarily due to the following:

(cid:129)Pulp price realizations increased $52 per ton — 6 percent —
primarily due to lower global softwood pulp inventories in the
first half of the year and a change in sales mix to higher
valued products.

(cid:129)Sales volumes for pulp increased 42,000 tons — 2 percent.
(cid:129)Liquid packaging board price realizations increased $82 per
ton — 8 percent — due to a favorable shift in product mix to
coated board sales and an increase in market price.

Net Contribution to Earnings

Net contribution to earnings increased $31 million — 7 percent
— primarily from:

(cid:129)a $92 million increase due to higher pulp price realizations;
(cid:129)a $24 million improvement in liquid packaging board price

realizations; and

(cid:129)a $13 million increase in other non operating income, which

includes earnings from an equity affiliate.

Partially offsetting these increases in earnings was:

(cid:129)a $57 million increase, primarily due to rising fiber and

chemical costs;

(cid:129)a $33 million increase in operating costs, maintenance,

freight, energy and the effect on Canadian operating costs of
the weakening U.S. dollar compared to the Canadian dollar;
and

(cid:129)a $12 million increase in selling, general and administrative

costs.

OUR OUTLOOK FOR FIRST QUARTER 2013

We expect lower earnings from the Cellulose Fibers segment in
first quarter. We anticipate increased maintenance expenses,
partially offset by slightly higher average selling prices for pulp.

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REAL ESTATE

HOW WE DID IN 2012

We report single-family unit statistics for our Real Estate
business segment in Our Business/What We Do/Real Estate.

Here is a comparison of net sales and revenues and net
contribution to earnings for the last three years:

Net Sales and Revenues and Net Contribution to Earnings for
Real Estate

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS

2012

2011

2010

AMOUNT OF CHANGE

2012
vs.
2011

2011
vs.
2010

Net sales and
revenues:

Single-family
housing

$ 870

$ 768

$ 842

$ 102

$(74)

Land

Other

193

7

67

3

64

17

126

4

Total

$1,070

$ 838

$ 923

$ 232

Net contribution
to earnings

$ 105

$

58

$

91

$

47

3

(14)

$(85)

$(33)

COMPARING 2012 WITH 2011

Net Sales and Revenues

Net sales and revenues increased $232 million —
28 percent — primarily due to:
(cid:129)Single-family housing revenues increased $102 million.

Home closings increased 21 percent to 2,314 in 2012 from
1,912 in 2011. The average price of homes closed declined
6 percent to $376,000 in 2012 from $402,000 in 2011.
(cid:129)Revenues from land and lot sales increased $126 million.
2012 included the sale of a 3,200 acre master planned
community in Houston, Texas and the sale of commercial
acreage and multi-family lots in southern California.

Net Contribution to Earnings

Net contribution to earnings increased $47 million — 81
percent — primarily due to:
(cid:129)a $54 million increase in contribution from land and lot

sales; and

(cid:129)an $8 million decrease in charges for impairments and

restructuring.

These improvements were partially offset by the following:
(cid:129)a $7 million increase in selling expenses, primarily due to

volume related increases in sales and marketing costs; and

(cid:129)a $7 million decrease in income from loss reserves for

adjustments for settled matters.

Net contribution from single-family housing was comparable
year-over-year. Improvements from the higher volume of
closings was offset by the decrease in the average price of
homes closed and lower single-family gross margins. Average
single-family gross margins were 20.7 percent in 2012
compared to 23.3 percent in 2011.

and postretirement costs, foreign exchange transaction gains
and losses associated with financing, and the elimination of
intersegment profit in inventory and the LIFO reserve.

Net Contribution to Earnings for Unallocated Items

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS

COMPARING 2011 WITH 2010

Net Sales and Revenues

Net sales and revenues decreased $85 million — 9 percent —
primarily due to:

(cid:129)Home closings declined 10 percent to 1,912 in 2011 from

2,125 in 2010.

(cid:129)Revenues from land and other sales decreased $11 million.

Net Contribution to Earnings

Net contribution to earnings decreased $33 million — 36
percent — primarily due to:

(cid:129)a $33 million decrease in contribution from the sale of

partnership interests — first quarter 2010 included the sale
of interests in two commercial partnerships;

(cid:129)a $25 million decrease — 12 percent — in contribution from

single-family operations, primarily due to fewer home
closings; and

(cid:129)a $9 million decrease in contribution from partnerships

interests.

These decreases were partially offset by the following
improvements:

(cid:129)a $16 million decrease in selling, general and administrative
expenses as the result of lower closing volumes and ongoing
cost reduction efforts;

(cid:129)an $11 million increase related to contingent loss reserves —

2011 included net income from reserve adjustments for
settled matters compared to net charges in 2010; and
(cid:129)a $10 million decrease in impairments and restructuring

charges.

OUR OUTLOOK FOR FIRST QUARTER 2013

We anticipate a slight profit from single-family homebuilding in
first quarter. Home closings should decline seasonally to
approximately 500 homes, with margins comparable to fourth
quarter. Selling expenses are expected to decrease due to
lower closing volume.

UNALLOCATED ITEMS

Unallocated Items are gains or charges not related to or
allocated to an individual operating segment. They include a
portion of items such as: share-based compensation, pension

2012

2011

2010

AMOUNT OF CHANGE

2012
vs.
2011

2011
vs.
2010

$(22)

$ (44)

$(52)

$ 22

$

8

(16)

(5)

(15)

(11)

10

(29)

(26)

73

(3)

(99)

7

(5)

11

(16)

(25)

(11)

56

(45)

(20)

(150)

38

18

33

(117)

15

21

33

54

12

9

101

130

(16)

(14)

(60)

(171)

5

—

135

(171)

—

45

6

(45)

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$ 18

$ (72)

$ 60

$ 90

$(132)

Unallocated corporate
function expenses

Unallocated share-
based compensation

Unallocated pension
and postretirement
credits (costs)

Foreign exchange
gains (losses)

Elimination of
intersegment profit in
inventory and LIFO

Other

Operating income
(loss)

Interest income and
other

Net contribution to
earnings from
continuing operations

Net contribution to
earnings from
discontinued
operations

Net contribution to
earnings

Other Unallocated Items in 2012 included a gain of $103
million related to a postretirement plan amendment.

Changes in Unallocated pension and postretirement credits
(costs) in 2011 compared to 2010 were primarily due to an
increase of $100 million due to the amortization of deferred
pension losses. We amortize the cumulative unrecognized net
actuarial gains and losses — generally in excess of 10 percent
of the greater of the projected benefit obligation or market-
related value of plan assets at the beginning of the year — over
the average remaining service period of the active employee
group covered by the plans. Unrecognized net actuarial gains
and losses arise primarily from differences between our
expected long-term return on plan assets and the actual return
in a particular year and changes in actuarial assumptions. See
Note 8: Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans in the
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more
information.

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Other Unallocated Items in 2010 included a gain on the sale of
five short line railroads of $46 million.

INTEREST EXPENSE

Our net interest expense incurred for the last three years was:

(cid:129)$348 million in 2012,
(cid:129)$384 million in 2011 and
(cid:129)$452 million in 2010.
Reductions in our amount of outstanding debt was:

(cid:129)$187 million in 2012,
(cid:129)$583 million in 2011 and
(cid:129)$627 million in 2010.
In connection with the repayments, included in our net interest
expense, we recognized the following pretax losses on early
extinguishment of debt:

(cid:129)$26 million in 2011 and
(cid:129)$50 million in 2010.

INCOME TAXES

Our provision (benefit) for income taxes for our continuing
operations over the last three years was:

(cid:129)$55 million in 2012,
(cid:129)$(62) million in 2011 and
(cid:129)$(1,192) million in 2010.
During 2012, we recorded the following tax benefits or charges:

(cid:129)a $36 million tax charge related to a previously announced

postretirement plan amendment and

(cid:129)a $12 million tax benefit related to income tax settlements.
During 2011, we recorded the following tax benefits or charges:

(cid:129)a $76 million tax benefit related to foreign tax credits
associated with the repatriation of Canadian earnings,
(cid:129)a $57 million tax charge resulting from the sale of non-

strategic timberlands and

(cid:129)a $10 million tax benefit due to the early extinguishment of

debt.

During 2010, we recorded the following tax benefits or charges:

(cid:129)We reversed certain deferred income tax liabilities as a result
of our conversion to a REIT, which resulted in a benefit of
$1,064 million.

(cid:129)We recorded a tax benefit of $149 million for cellulosic
biofuel producer credits; see “Fuel Credits” for more
information.

(cid:129)We recorded a $32 million tax charge as a result of the

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, as modified by
the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act and a
change in our postretirement medical plan.

As a REIT, we generally are not subject to corporate level tax on
income of the REIT that is distributed to shareholders. We will,
however, be subject to corporate taxes on built-in-gains (the
excess of fair market value over tax basis at January 1, 2010)
on sales of real property (other than standing timber) held by
the REIT during the first 10 years following the REIT conversion.
We also will continue to be required to pay federal corporate
income taxes on earnings of our TRS, which principally includes
our manufacturing businesses, our real estate development
business and the portion of our timberlands segment income
included in the TRS.

The table below summarizes the historical tax characteristics of
distributions to shareholders for the years ended December 31:

AMOUNTS PER SHARE

Qualified dividend

Capital gain dividend

Pre-March 1, 1913 earnings

2012

2011

2010

$ —

$ —

$25.53

0.62

0.60

—

—

0.61

0.47

Total distributions

$0.62

$0.60

$26.61

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

We are committed to maintaining a sound, conservative capital
structure that enables us to:

(cid:129)protect the interests of our shareholders and lenders and
(cid:129)have access at all times to major financial markets.

CASH FROM OPERATIONS

Cash from operations includes:

(cid:129)cash received from customers;
(cid:129)cash paid to employees, suppliers and others;
(cid:129)cash paid for interest on our debt; and
(cid:129)cash paid or received for taxes.
Consolidated net cash provided by our operations was:

(cid:129)$581 million in 2012,
(cid:129)$291 million in 2011 and
(cid:129)$689 million in 2010.

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COMPARING 2012 WITH 2011

Net cash provided by operations increased $290 million in
2012 as compared with 2011:

(cid:129)Cash we received from customers in our Wood Products and
Real Estate segments increased $931 million, primarily due
to increased sales and cash received of $120 million for land
and lot sales.

(cid:129)Cash paid for interest decreased $69 million, primarily due to
the early retirement of $518 million of debt in 2011. We paid
interest of $351 million in 2012 compared to $420 million in
2011.

(cid:129)Net cash inflows related to income taxes increased

$41 million. We received income tax refunds of $13 million in
2012 and paid $28 million in 2011.

Partially offsetting these increases were:

(cid:129)Cash paid to employees, suppliers and others increased
$638 million in our Wood Products and Real Estate
segments due to increased production.

(cid:129)Cash we received from customers in our Cellulose Fibers
segment decreased $129 million due to decreased sales.

COMPARING 2011 WITH 2010

Net cash provided by operations decreased $398 million in
2011 as compared with 2010:

(cid:129)Cash paid to employees, suppliers and others increased
$517 million in our Timberlands, Wood Products and
Cellulose Fibers segments due to increased production rates
in our Timberlands and Wood Products segments and higher
production costs in our Cellulose Fibers segment.
(cid:129)Net cash inflows related to income taxes decreased

$481 million. We paid taxes of $28 million in 2011 and
received $453 million in 2010.

Partially offsetting the above decreases were:

(cid:129)Cash we received from customers in our Timberlands and

Cellulose Fibers segments increased $356 million, primarily
due to increased sales.

(cid:129)Pension and postretirement contributions decreased $137

million, primarily due to a contribution of approximately $150
million to our U.S. qualified pension plans in 2010. These
contributions were $143 million in 2011 compared to $280
million in 2010.

(cid:129)Cash paid to employees, suppliers and others decreased
$86 million in our Real Estate segment due to fewer home
closings.

Fuel Credits

In 2010, the IRS concluded that black liquor sold or used in
2009 qualifies for the cellulosic biofuel producer credit. Black

liquor potentially qualifies for either the cellulosic biofuel
producer credit or the alternative fuel mixture credit (but not
both on the same gallon of black liquor). During 2009, we
produced approximately 238 million gallons of black liquor,
which did not qualify for the alternative fuel mixture credit. This
equals $240 million of potential cellulosic biofuel producer
credit at $1.01 per gallon, or $149 million net of tax, which we
recognized in fourth quarter 2010.

Pension Contributions and Benefit Payments Made and
Expected

During 2012, we:

(cid:129)contributed $89 million to our Canadian registered and

nonregistered pension plans in accordance with minimum
funding rules and respective provincial regulations;

(cid:129)made benefit payments of $21 million related to our U.S.

nonqualified pension plans; and

(cid:129)made benefit payments of $35 million related to our U.S. and

Canadian other postretirement plans.

Congress passed legislation in June 2012 that changed the
way the discount rate is computed for purposes of determining
minimum pension contribution funding. Based upon this
legislation, we did not have a required contribution to our U.S.
qualified plan in 2012.

During 2013, based on estimated year-end assets and
projections of plan liabilities, we expect to:

(cid:129)be required to contribute approximately $88 million to our
Canadian registered and nonregistered pension plans;
(cid:129)make benefit payments of $19 million related to our U.S.

nonqualified pension plans; and

(cid:129)make benefit payments of $37 million related to our U.S. and

Canadian other postretirement plans.

We do not anticipate making a contribution to our U.S. qualified
pension plan for 2013.

INVESTING IN OUR BUSINESS

Cash from investing activities includes:

(cid:129)acquisitions of property, equipment, timberlands and

reforestation;

(cid:129)investments in or distribution from equity affiliates;
(cid:129)proceeds from sale of assets and operations; and
(cid:129)purchases and redemptions of short-term investments.
The pension trust repaid net amounts of $146 million in 2010
of short-term loans made in 2008 and 2009.

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Three-Year Summary of Capital Spending by Business
Segment

FINANCING

Cash from financing activities includes:

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS

Timberlands

Wood Products

Cellulose Fibers(1)

Real Estate

Unallocated Items

Discontinued operations

Total

2012

2011

2010

$ 60

$ 53

$ 72

56

160

4

5

—

35

146

3

1

3

31

123

5

1

2

$285

$241

$234

(1) 2010 includes the exercise of an option to acquire liquid packaging board extrusion
equipment for $21 million, including the assumption of liabilities of $4 million.

We anticipate that our net capital expenditures for 2013 —
excluding acquisitions — will be approximately $285 million.
However, that amount could change due to:

(cid:129)future economic conditions,
(cid:129)environmental regulations,
(cid:129)weather and
(cid:129)timing of equipment purchases.

PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF NONSTRATEGIC ASSETS

Proceeds received from the sale of nonstrategic assets over
the last three years were:

(cid:129)$80 million in 2012 for the sale of various non-strategic

assets.

(cid:129)$362 million in 2011 including:

– $192 million for the sale of 82,000 acres of non-strategic

timberlands in southwestern Washington;

– $84 million for the sale of our hardwoods operations (we

expect to receive an additional $25 million plus interest in
2016 from a note receivable);

– $58 million for the sale of our Westwood Shipping Lines

operations; and

– $28 million for the sale of other non-strategic assets.

(cid:129)$213 million in 2010 including:

– $66 million for the sale of Wood Products assets,
– $52 million for the sale of five short line railroads,
– $40 million for the sale of British Columbia forest licenses

and associated rights in our Wood Products segment,

– $33 million for the sale of partnership interests in our Real

Estate segment and

– $22 million for the sale of other non-strategic assets.

Discontinued operations are discussed in Note 3: Discontinued
Operations in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

(cid:129)issuances and payments of long-term debt,
(cid:129)borrowings and payments under revolving lines of credit,
(cid:129)changes in book overdrafts,
(cid:129)proceeds from stock offerings and option exercises and
(cid:129)payments of cash dividends and repurchasing stock.

DEBT

Our consolidated long-term debt was:

(cid:129)$4.3 billion as of December 31, 2012;
(cid:129)$4.5 billion as of December 31, 2011; and
(cid:129)$5.7 billion as of December 31, 2010.
Long-term debt we retired according to its scheduled maturity
was:

(cid:129)$187 million in 2012,
(cid:129)$33 million in 2011 and
(cid:129)$43 million in 2010.
Long-term debt we retired prior to its scheduled maturity was:

(cid:129)$550 million in 2011 and
(cid:129)$589 million in 2010.
Losses recognized on early extinguishment of debt and
included in our net interest expense were:

(cid:129)$26 million in 2011 and
(cid:129)$50 million in 2010.
Debt maturities in the next twelve months are:

(cid:129)$156 million in first quarter 2013,
(cid:129)$21 million in second quarter 2013,
(cid:129)$163 million in third quarter 2013 and
(cid:129)$69 million in fourth quarter 2013.
See Note 13: Long-Term Debt in the Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements for more information.

REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITY

Weyerhaeuser Company and Weyerhaeuser Real Estate
Company (WRECO) have a $1.0 billion 4-year revolving credit
facility that expires in June 2015. WRECO can borrow up to $50
million under this facility. Neither of the entities is a guarantor
of the borrowing of the other under this credit facility.

There were no net proceeds from the issuance of debt or from
borrowings (repayments) under our available credit facility in
2012, 2011 or 2010.

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Debt covenants:

As of December 31, 2012, Weyerhaeuser Company and
WRECO:

(cid:129)had no borrowings outstanding under our credit facility and
(cid:129)were in compliance with the credit facility covenants.

Weyerhaeuser Company Covenants:

Key covenants related to Weyerhaeuser Company include the
requirement to maintain:

(cid:129)a minimum defined net worth of $3.0 billion;
(cid:129)a defined debt-to-total-capital ratio of 65 percent or less; and
(cid:129)ownership of, or long-term leases on, no less than four

million acres of timberlands.

Weyerhaeuser Company’s defined net worth is comprised of:

(cid:129)total Weyerhaeuser shareholders’ interest,
(cid:129)excluding accumulated comprehensive income (loss) related

to pension and postretirement benefits,

(cid:129)minus Weyerhaeuser Company’s investment in subsidiaries

in our Real Estate segment or other unrestricted
subsidiaries.

Total Weyerhaeuser Company capitalization is comprised of:

(cid:129)total Weyerhaeuser Company (excluding WRECO) debt
(cid:129)plus total defined net worth.
As of December 31, 2012, Weyerhaeuser Company had:

(cid:129)a defined net worth of $5.0 billion and
(cid:129)a defined debt-to-total-capital ratio of 45.6 percent.

Weyerhaeuser Real Estate Company Covenants:

Key covenants related to WRECO revolving credit facility and
medium-term notes include the requirement to maintain:

(cid:129)a minimum capital base of $100 million,
(cid:129)a defined debt-to-total-capital ratio of 80 percent or less and
(cid:129)Weyerhaeuser Company or a subsidiary must own at least

79 percent of WRECO.

WRECO’s defined net worth is:

(cid:129)total WRECO shareholders’ interest,
(cid:129)minus intangible assets,
(cid:129)minus WRECO’s investment in joint ventures and

partnerships.

Total WRECO defined debt is:

(cid:129)total WRECO debt — including any intercompany debt
(cid:129)plus outstanding WRECO guarantees and letters of credit.

Total WRECO capitalization is defined as:

(cid:129)total WRECO defined debt and
(cid:129)total WRECO defined net worth.
As of December 31, 2012, WRECO had:

(cid:129)a capital base of $917 million and
(cid:129)a defined debt-to-total-capital ratio of 46.9 percent.
There are no other significant financial debt covenants related
to our third party debt for either Weyerhaeuser Company or
WRECO. See Note 12: Lines of Credit in the Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements for more information.

OPTION EXERCISES

Our cash proceeds from the exercise of stock options were:

(cid:129)$112 million in 2012, and
(cid:129)$38 million in 2011.

PAYING DIVIDENDS AND REPURCHASING STOCK

We paid cash dividends of:

(cid:129)$334 million in 2012,
(cid:129)$323 million in 2011 and
(cid:129)$608 million in 2010.
Changes in the amount of dividends we paid were primarily due
to:

(cid:129)the Special Dividend paid on September 1, 2010, see Note
16: Shareholders’ Interest in the Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements for more information;

(cid:129)an increase in the number of our common shares
outstanding as a result of the Special Dividend;

(cid:129)an increase in our quarterly dividend from 5 cents per share

to 15 cents per share in February 2011; and

(cid:129)an increase in our quarterly dividend from 15 cents per share

to 17 cents per share in November 2012.

On February 14, 2013, our Board of Directors declared a
dividend of 17 cents per share, payable on March 15, 2013, to
shareholders of record at the close of business March 1, 2013.

During 2011, we repurchased 1,199,800 shares of common
stock for $20 million under the 2008 stock repurchase
program. On August 11, 2011, our Board of Directors
terminated the 2008 stock repurchase program and approved
the 2011 stock repurchase program under which we are
authorized to repurchase up to $250 million of outstanding
shares. During 2011, we repurchased 1,089,824 shares of
common stock for $17 million under the 2011 program. As of
December 31, 2012, we had remaining authorization of $233
million for future share repurchases.

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OUR CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS AND COMMERCIAL
COMMITMENTS

More details about our contractual obligations and commercial
commitments are in Note 8: Pension and Other Postretirement
Benefit Plans, Note 13: Long-Term Debt, Note 15: Legal
Proceedings, Commitments and Contingencies and Note 20:
Income Taxes in the Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements.

Significant Contractual Obligations as of December 31, 2012

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS

PAYMENTS DUE BY PERIOD

TOTAL

LESS
THAN 1
YEAR

1–3
YEARS

3–5
YEARS

MORE
THAN 5
YEARS

Long-term debt
obligations:

Forest Products

$4,187

$ 340

$ —

$281

$3,566

Real Estate

Interest(1)

Operating lease
obligations

Purchase
obligations(2)

Employee-related
obligations(3)

Liabilities related
to unrecognized
tax benefits(4)

109

4,023

214

130

559

192

69

309

35

105

178

—

15

573

45

12

59

—

—

572

26

4

46

—

25

2,569

108

9

118

—

Total

$9,414

$1,036

$704

$929

$6,395

(1) Amounts presented for interest payments assume that all long-term debt obligations

outstanding as of December 31, 2012 will remain outstanding until maturity, and interest
rates on variable-rate debt in effect as of December 31, 2012 will remain in effect until
maturity.

(2) Purchase obligations include agreements to purchase goods or services that are

enforceable and legally binding on the company and that specify all significant terms,
including: fixed or minimum quantities to be purchased; fixed, minimum or variable price
provisions; and the approximate timing of the transaction. Purchase obligations exclude
arrangements that the company can cancel without penalty.

(3) The timing of certain of these payments will be triggered by retirements or other events.
When the timing of payment is uncertain, the amounts are included in the total column
only. Minimum pension funding is required by established funding standards and
estimates are not made beyond 2014. Estimated payments of contractually obligated
postretirement benefits are not made beyond 2012.

(4) We have recognized total liabilities related to unrecognized tax benefits of $192 million
as of December 31, 2012, including interest of $15 million. The timing of payments
related to these obligations is uncertain; however, none of this amount is expected to be
paid within the next year.

OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

Off-balance sheet arrangements have not had — and are not
reasonably likely to have — a material effect on our current or
future financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
Note 9: Variable Interest Entities and Note 12: Lines of Credit
in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contain our
disclosures of:
(cid:129)surety bonds,
(cid:129)letters of credit and guarantees and
(cid:129)information regarding variable interest entities.
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ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS, LEGAL
PROCEEDINGS AND OTHER CONTINGENCIES

See Note 15: Legal Proceedings, Commitments and
Contingencies in the Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements.

ACCOUNTING MATTERS

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Our critical accounting policies involve a higher degree of
judgment and estimates. They also have a high degree of
complexity.

In accounting, we base our judgments and estimates on:
(cid:129)historical experience and
(cid:129)assumptions we believe are appropriate and reasonable

under current circumstances.

Actual results, however, may differ from the estimated amounts
we have recorded.

Our most critical accounting policies relate to our:

(cid:129)pension and postretirement benefit plans;
(cid:129)potential impairments of long-lived assets; and
(cid:129)legal, environmental and product liability reserves.
Details about our other significant accounting policies — what
we use and how we estimate — are in Note 1: Summary of
Significant Accounting Policies in the Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements.

PENSION AND POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS

We sponsor several pension and postretirement benefit plans
for our employees. Key assumptions we use in accounting for
the plans include our:

(cid:129)discount rates,
(cid:129)expected long-term rate of return,
(cid:129)anticipated trends in health care costs,
(cid:129)assumed increases in salaries and
(cid:129)mortality rates.
At the end of every year, we review our assumptions with
external advisers and make adjustments as appropriate. Actual
experience that differs from our assumptions or any changes in
our assumptions could have a significant effect on our financial
position, results of operations and cash flows.

Other factors that affect our accounting for the plans include:

(cid:129)actual pension fund performance,
(cid:129)level of lump sum distributions,
(cid:129)plan changes,

(cid:129)changes in plan participation or coverage and
(cid:129)portfolio changes and restructuring.
This section provides more information about our:
(cid:129)expected long-term rate of return and
(cid:129)discount rates.

Expected Long-Term Rate of Return

Plan assets are assets of the pension plan trusts that fund the
benefits provided under the pension plans. The expected long-
term rate of return is our estimate of the long-term rate of
return that our plan assets will earn. Our expected long-term
rate of return is important in determining the net income or
expense we recognize for our plans.

(cid:129)4.1 percent for our Canadian pension plans — compared

with 4.9 percent at December 31, 2011; and

(cid:129)4.0 percent for our Canadian postretirement plans —
compared with 4.8 percent at December 31, 2011.

We review our discount rates annually and revise them as
needed. The discount rates are selected at the measurement
date by matching current spot rates of high-quality corporate
bonds with maturities similar to the timing of expected cash
outflows for benefits.

Pension and postretirement benefit expenses for 2013 will be
based on the 3.7 percent and 3.0 percent assumed discount
rates for U.S. plans and 4.1 percent and 4.0 percent assumed
discount rates for the Canadian plans.

Over the 28 years it has been in place, our U.S. pension trust
investment strategy has achieved a 14.8 percent net
compound annual return rate.

Our discount rates are important in determining the cost of our
plans. A 0.5 percent decrease in our discount rate would
increase expense or reduce a credit by approximately:

After considering available information at the end of 2012, we
continue to assume an expected long-term rate of return of
9.0 percent. Factors we considered include:
(cid:129)the net compounded annual return of 11.5 percent achieved
by our U.S. pension trust investment strategy the past 10
years and

(cid:129)current and expected valuation levels in the global equity and

credit markets.

Our expected long-term rate of return is important in
determining the net income or expense we recognize for our
plans. Every 0.5 percent decrease in our expected long-term
rate of return would increase expense or reduce a credit by
approximately:
(cid:129)$21 million for our U.S. qualified pension plans and
(cid:129)$4 million for our Canadian registered pension plans.
Likewise, every 0.5 percent increase in our expected long-term
rate of return would decrease expense or increase a credit by
those same amounts.

The actual return on plan assets in any given year may vary
from our expected long-term rate of return. Actual returns on
plan assets affect the funded status of the plans. Differences
between actual returns on plan assets and the expected long-
term rate of return are reflected as adjustments to cumulative
other comprehensive income (loss), a component of total
equity.

Discount Rates

Our discount rates as of December 31, 2012, are:
(cid:129)3.7 percent for our U.S. pension plans — compared with 4.5

percent at December 31, 2011;

(cid:129)3.0 percent for our U.S. postretirement plans — compared

with 4.1 percent at December 31, 2011;

(cid:129)$26 million for our U.S. qualified pension plans and
(cid:129)$4 million for our Canadian registered pension plans.

LONG-LIVED ASSETS

We review the carrying value of our long-lived assets whenever
events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying
value of the assets may not be recoverable through future
operations. The carrying value is the amount assigned to long-
lived assets in our financial statements.

An impairment occurs when the carrying value of long-lived
assets will not be recovered from future cash flows and is more
than fair market value. Fair market value is the estimated
amount we would receive if we were to sell the assets.

In determining fair market value and whether impairment has
occurred, we are required to estimate:

(cid:129)future cash flows,
(cid:129)residual values and
(cid:129)fair values of the assets.
Key assumptions we use in developing the estimates include:

(cid:129)probability of alternative outcomes,
(cid:129)product pricing,
(cid:129)raw material costs,
(cid:129)product sales and
(cid:129)discount rate.

IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS: REAL ESTATE

We review homebuilding long-lived assets for impairment
whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the
carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable.

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Real Estate In Process of Development and Land Being
Processed for Development

Real estate in process of development and land being
processed for development includes subdivisions and master
planned communities (MPCs). MPCs typically include several
product segments such as residential, active adult, retail and
commercial. We evaluate impairment at the subdivision or MPC
product segment level. Factors that are considered when
evaluating a subdivision or MPC product segment for
impairment include:

(cid:129)gross margins and selling costs on homes closed in recent

months;

(cid:129)projected gross margins and selling costs based on our

operating budgets;

(cid:129)competitor pricing and incentives in the same or nearby

communities; and

(cid:129)trends in average selling prices, discounts, incentives, sales

velocity and cancellations.

We update the undiscounted cash flow forecast for each
subdivision and MPC product segment that may be impaired.
The undiscounted cash flow forecasts are affected by
community-specific factors that include:

(cid:129)estimates and timing of future revenues;
(cid:129)estimates and timing of future land development, materials,

labor and contractor costs;

(cid:129)community location and desirability, including availability of

schools, retail, mass transit and other services;
(cid:129)local economic and demographic trends regarding

employment, new jobs and taxes;

(cid:129)competitor presence, product types, future competition,

pricing, incentives and discounts; and

(cid:129)land availability, number of lots we own or control,
entitlement restrictions and alternative uses.

The carrying amount of each subdivision and MPC product
segment is written down to fair value when the forecasted cash
flows are less than the carrying amount of a subdivision or MPC
product segment. An impairment charge for a subdivision or
MPC product segment is allocated to each lot in the community
in the same manner as land and development costs are
allocated to each lot.

Real Estate for Sale

Real estate for sale includes homes that have been completed
and land that we intend to sell. We regularly sell land or lots
that do not fit our value proposition or development plans.

The carrying amount of real estate for sale is reduced to fair
value less estimated costs to sell if the forecasted net
proceeds are less than the carrying amount. The fair value
analysis is affected by local market economic conditions,

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demographic factors and competitor actions, and is inherently
uncertain. Actual net proceeds can differ from the estimates.
The carrying amount of real estate for sale is evaluated
quarterly.

Market Approach

We use the market approach to determine fair value of real
estate assets when information for comparable assets is
available. This approach is commonly used for completed
inventory and individual assets for sale. We typically use:

(cid:129)sales prices for comparable assets,
(cid:129)market studies,
(cid:129)appraisals or
(cid:129)legitimate offers.

Income Approach

We generally use the income approach to determine fair value
of real estate for our inactive projects and assets in process of
development. The income approach uses valuation techniques
to convert future amounts (for example, cash flows or earnings)
to a single present amount (discounted). The fair value
measurement is based on the value indicated by current market
expectations regarding those future estimated cash inflows and
outflows. We use present value techniques based on
discounting the estimated cash flows at a rate commensurate
with the inherent risks associated with the assets and related
estimated cash flow streams. The income approach relies on
management judgment regarding the various inputs to the
undiscounted cash flow forecasts.

CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

We are subject to lawsuits, investigations and other claims
related to environmental, product and other matters, and are
required to assess the likelihood of any adverse judgments or
outcomes to these matters, as well as potential ranges of
probable losses.

We record contingent liabilities when:

(cid:129)it becomes probable that we will have to make payments and
(cid:129)the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated.
Assessing probability of loss and estimating probable losses
requires analysis of multiple factors, including:

(cid:129)historical experience,
(cid:129)judgments about the potential actions of third party claimants

and courts and

(cid:129)recommendations of legal counsel.
In addition to contingent liabilities recorded for probable losses,
we disclose contingent liabilities when there is a reasonable
possibility that an ultimate loss may occur.

While we do our best in developing our projections, recorded
contingent liabilities are based on the best information
available and actual losses in any future period are inherently
uncertain. If estimated probable future losses or actual losses
exceed our recorded liability for such claims, we would record
additional charges in other (income) expense, net. These
exposures and proceedings can be significant and the ultimate
negative outcomes could be material to our operating results or
cash flow in any given quarter or year. See Note 15: Legal
Proceedings, Commitments and Contingencies in the Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements for more information.

PROSPECTIVE ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

Currently there are no significant prospective accounting
pronouncements that are expected to have a material impact
on us.

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QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

LONG-TERM DEBT OBLIGATIONS

The following summary of our long-term debt obligations includes:

(cid:129)scheduled principal repayments for the next five years and after,
(cid:129)weighted average interest rates for debt maturing in each of the next five years and after and
(cid:129)estimated fair values of outstanding obligations.
We estimate the fair value of long-term debt based on quoted market prices we received for the same types and issues of our
debt or on the discounted value of the future cash flows using market yields for the same type and comparable issues of debt.
Changes in market rates of interest affect the fair value of our fixed-rate debt.

SUMMARY OF LONG-TERM DEBT OBLIGATIONS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2012

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS

Forest Products:

Fixed-rate debt

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

THEREAFTER

TOTAL

FAIR VALUE

$ 340

$ —

$ —

$ —

$ 281

$3,566

$4,187

$4,994

Average interest rate

7.33%

—

—

—

6.95%

7.48%

7.43%

Real Estate:

Fixed-rate debt

Average interest rate

Variable-rate debt

Average interest rate

$ 69

$ 15

$ —

$ —

$ —

6.14%

6.22%

—

—

—

$ —

$ —

$ —

$ —

$ —

$ —

—

25

$

$

$

84

6.15%

25

—

—

—

—

—

0.25%

0.25%

N/A

87

N/A

25

N/A

$

$

50

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

The Board of Directors and Shareholders
Weyerhaeuser Company:

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Weyerhaeuser Company and subsidiaries as of December 31,
2012 and 2011, and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income, cash flows, and changes in
equity for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2012. These consolidated financial statements are the
responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial
statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).
Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial
statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts
and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits
provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial
position of Weyerhaeuser Company and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, and the results of their operations and
their cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2012, in conformity with U.S. generally
accepted accounting principles.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States),
Weyerhaeuser Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2012, based on criteria established in
Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission
(COSO), and our report dated February 19, 2013 expressed an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal
control over financial reporting.

/s/ KPMG LLP

Seattle, Washington
February 19, 2013

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2012

2011

2010

$

7,059

$

6,216

$ 5,954

5,810

1,249

5,120

1,096

194

436

32

32

(180)

735

52

(348)

439

(55)

384

—

384

1

385

0.71

—

0.71

0.71

—

0.71

0.62

178

423

30

83

(212)

594

47

(384)

257

62

319

12

331

—

331

0.60

0.02

0.62

0.59

0.02

0.61

0.60

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

4,831

1,123

200

450

34

148

(163)

454

80

(452)

82

1,192

1,274

9

1,283

(2)

$ 1,281

$

3.97

$

$

0.03

4.00

3.96

0.03

$

3.99

$ 26.61

539,140

537,534

319,976

542,310

539,879

321,096

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE THREE-YEAR PERIOD ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER-SHARE FIGURES

Net sales and revenues

Costs of products sold

Gross margin

Selling expenses

General and administrative expenses

Research and development expenses

Charges for restructuring, closures and impairments (Note 18)

Other operating income, net (Note 19)

Operating income

Interest income and other

Interest expense, net of capitalized interest (Note 13)

Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes

Income taxes (Note 20)

Earnings from continuing operations

Earnings from discontinued operations, net of income taxes (Note 3)

Net earnings

Net (earnings) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

Net earnings attributable to Weyerhaeuser common shareholders

Basic earnings per share attributable to Weyerhaeuser common shareholders (Note 4):

Continuing operations

Discontinued operations

Net earnings per share

Diluted earnings per share attributable to Weyerhaeuser common shareholders (Note 4):

Continuing operations

Discontinued operations

Net earnings per share

Dividends paid per share (Note 16)

Weighted average shares outstanding (in thousands) (Note 4):

Basic

Diluted

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

FOR THE THREE-YEAR PERIOD ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS

Comprehensive income (loss):

Consolidated net earnings

Other comprehensive income (loss):

Foreign currency translation adjustments

Changes in unamortized net pension and other postretirement benefit loss, net of tax expense (benefit) of ($191) in 2012,
($243) in 2011, and $66 in 2010

2012

2011

2010

$ 384

$ 331

$1,283

2

(8)

(258)

(463)

30

(166)

Changes in unamortized prior service credit (cost), net of tax expense (benefit) of ($51) in 2012, $49 in 2011, and ($9) in
2010

(123)

82

Unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities

Total comprehensive income (loss)

Comprehensive (earnings) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Weyerhaeuser shareholders

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

—

5

1

6

$

9

—

1,156

(2)

1

(57)

—

$ (57)

$1,154

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DECEMBER 31,
2012

DECEMBER 31,
2011

$

893

468

95

531

83

65

2,135

2,859

50

3,961

192

40

189

358

805

$

950

468

22

476

68

81

2,065

2,901

145

3,978

192

40

36

444

916

10,589

10,717

5

72

658

904

21

202

94

47

3

41

555

936

21

240

113

8

2,003

1,917

$12,592

$12,634

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

ASSETS

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS

Forest Products

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

Receivables, less allowances of $3 and $6

Receivables for taxes

Inventories (Note 5)

Prepaid expenses

Deferred tax assets (Note 20)

Total current assets

Property and equipment, less accumulated depreciation of $6,350 and $6,550 (Note 6)

Construction in progress

Timber and timberlands at cost, less depletion charged to disposals

Investments in and advances to equity affiliates (Note 7)

Goodwill

Deferred tax assets (Note 20)

Other assets

Assets held by variable interest entities (Note 9)

Real Estate

Cash and cash equivalents

Receivables, less discounts and allowances of $4 and $2

Real estate in process of development and for sale (Note 10)

Land being processed for development

Investments in and advances to equity affiliates (Note 7)

Deferred tax assets (Note 20)

Other assets

Assets held by variable interest entities (Note 9)

Total assets

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

Forest Products

Current liabilities:

Current maturities of long-term debt (Notes 13 and 14)

Accounts payable

Accrued liabilities (Note 11)

Total current liabilities

Long-term debt (Notes 13 and 14)

Deferred income taxes (Note 20)

Deferred pension and other postretirement benefits (Note 8)

Other liabilities

Liabilities (nonrecourse to the company) held by variable interest entities (Note 9)

Real Estate

Long-term debt (Notes 13 and 14)

Other liabilities

Liabilities (nonrecourse to the company) held by variable interest entities (Note 9)

Commitments and contingencies (Note 15)

Total liabilities

Equity:

Weyerhaeuser shareholders’ interest (Notes 16 and 17):

DECEMBER 31,
2012

DECEMBER 31,
2011

$

340

329

561

1,230

3,842

—

1,930

499

681

8,182

109

187

1

297

$

12

336

593

941

4,181

129

1,467

408

776

7,902

285

172

8

465

8,479

8,367

Common shares: $1.25 par value; authorized 1,360,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding: 542,392,642 and
536,425,400 shares

678

671

Other capital

Retained earnings

Cumulative other comprehensive loss

Total Weyerhaeuser shareholders’ interest

Noncontrolling interests

Total equity

Total liabilities and equity

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

4,731

219

(1,558)

4,070

43

4,113

4,595

176

(1,179)

4,263

4

4,267

$12,592

$12,634

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE THREE-YEAR PERIOD ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS

Cash flows from operations:

Net earnings

Noncash charges (credits) to income:

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

Deferred income taxes, net (Note 20)

Pension and other postretirement benefits (Note 8)

Share-based compensation expense (Note 17)

Charges for impairment of assets (Notes 18)

Net gains on dispositions of assets and operations(1)

Foreign exchange transaction (gains) losses

Change in:

Receivables less allowances

Receivable for taxes

Inventories

Real estate and land

Prepaid expenses

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

Deposits on land positions and other assets

Pension and postretirement contributions / benefit payments

Other

Net cash from operations

Cash flows from investing activities:

Property and equipment

Timberlands reforestation

Redemption of short-term investments

Proceeds from sale of assets and operations

Repayments from pension trust

Net proceeds of investments held by special purpose entities (Note 9)

Other

Cash from investing activities

Cash flows from financing activities:

Notes, commercial paper borrowings and revolving credit facilities, net

Cash dividends

Change in book overdrafts

Payments on debt (Note 13)

Exercises of stock options

Repurchase of common stock (Note 16)

Other

Cash from financing activities

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

Cash paid (received) during the year for:

Interest, net of amounts capitalized of $18 in 2012, $30 in 2011 and $29 in 2010

Income taxes

(1) Includes gain on timberland exchanges.

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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2012

2011

2010

$ 384

$ 331

$ 1,283

456

109

(19)

37

24

(69)

(6)

(33)

(73)

(54)

(75)

(16)

18

4

(145)

39

581

(256)

(29)

—

80

—

13

—

480

(26)

81

25

56

(236)

6

(53)

(37)

(46)

(12)

3

(133)

(4)

(143)

(1)

291

(212)

(29)

—

362

—

—

1

(192)

122

—

(334)

(32)

(187)

112

—

(3)

(444)

(55)

953

—

(323)

2

(583)

38

(37)

(24)

(927)

(514)

1,467

503

(1,257)

(21)

24

117

(149)

(8)

(67)

583

(30)

5

6

(53)

(10)

(280)

43

689

(194)

(36)

49

213

146

—

(14)

164

(4)

(608)

(10)

(632)

—

—

(1)

(1,255)

(402)

1,869

$ 898

$ 953

$ 1,467

$ 351

$ 420

$ 463

$ (13)

$

28

$ (453)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

FOR THE THREE-YEAR PERIOD ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS

Common shares:

Balance at beginning of year

Issued for exercise of stock options

Share repurchases

Special Dividend (Note 16)

Balance at end of year

Other capital:

Balance at beginning of year

Exercise of stock options

Special Dividend (Note 16)

Repurchase of common shares

Share-based compensation

Other transactions, net

Balance at end of year

Retained earnings:

Balance at beginning of year

Net earnings attributable to Weyerhaeuser common shareholders

Dividends on common shares (Note 16)

Balance at end of year

Cumulative other comprehensive loss:

Balance at beginning of year

Annual changes – net of tax:

Foreign currency translation adjustments

Changes in unamortized net pension and other postretirement benefit loss (Note 8)

Changes in unamortized prior service credit (cost) (Note 8)

Unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities

Balance at end of year

Total Weyerhaeuser shareholders’ interest:

Balance at end of year

Noncontrolling interests:

Balance at beginning of year

Net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests

Contributions

Distributions

New consolidations, de-consolidations and other transactions

Balance at end of year

Total equity:

Balance at end of year

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

2012

2011

2010

$

671

$

670

$ 264

7

—

—

4

(3)

—

1

—

405

$

678

$

671

$ 670

$ 4,595

$ 4,552

$ 1,786

105

—

—

34

(3)

35

—

(34)

27

15

2

2,745

—

21

(2)

$ 4,731

$ 4,595

$ 4,552

$

176

$

181

$ 2,658

385

(342)

331

(336)

1,281

(3,758)

$

219

$

176

$ 181

$(1,179)

$ (791)

$ (664)

2

(258)

(123)

—

(8)

(463)

82

1

30

(166)

9

—

$(1,558)

$(1,179)

$ (791)

$ 4,070

$ 4,263

$ 4,612

$

$

4

(1)

—

—

40

43

$

$

2

—

2

—

—

4

$

10

2

—

—

(10)

$

2

$ 4,113

$ 4,267

$ 4,614

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INDEX FOR NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 1:

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES . . . . . .

NOTE 2:

BUSINESS SEGMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NOTE 3:

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NOTE 4:

NET EARNINGS PER SHARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NOTE 5:

INVENTORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NOTE 6:

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NOTE 7:

EQUITY AFFILIATES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NOTE 8:

PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT
PLANS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NOTE 9:

VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NOTE 10: REAL ESTATE IN PROCESS OF DEVELOPMENT AND FOR

SALE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NOTE 11: ACCRUED LIABILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NOTE 12: LINES OF CREDIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NOTE 13: LONG-TERM DEBT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NOTE 14: FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NOTE 15: LEGAL PROCEEDINGS, COMMITMENTS AND

CONTINGENCIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NOTE 16: SHAREHOLDERS’ INTEREST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NOTE 17: SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NOTE 18: CHARGES FOR RESTRUCTURING, CLOSURES AND ASSET

IMPAIRMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NOTE 19: OTHER OPERATING INCOME, NET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NOTE 20:

INCOME TAXES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NOTE 21: GEOGRAPHIC AREAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NOTE 22: SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION

(unaudited) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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63

65

65

66

67

67

68

79

81

81

81

81

82

83

85

86

91

92

92

95

96

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE-YEAR PERIOD ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012

NOTE 1: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING
POLICIES

Our significant accounting policies describe:
(cid:129)our election to be taxed as a real estate investment trust,
(cid:129)how we report our results,
(cid:129)changes in how we report our results and
(cid:129)how we account for various items.

OUR ELECTION TO BE TAXED AS A REAL ESTATE
INVESTMENT TRUST (REIT)

Starting with our 2010 fiscal year, we elected to be taxed as a
REIT. We expect to derive most of our REIT income from
investments in timberlands, including the sale of standing
timber through pay-as-cut sales contracts. REIT income can be
distributed to shareholders without first paying corporate level
tax, substantially eliminating the double taxation on income. A
significant portion of our timberland segment earnings receives
this favorable tax treatment. We are, however, subject to
corporate taxes on built-in-gains (the excess of fair market
value over tax basis at January 1, 2010) on sales of real
property (other than standing timber) held by the REIT during
the first 10 years following the REIT conversion. We continue to
be required to pay federal corporate income taxes on earnings
of our Taxable REIT Subsidiary (TRS), which principally includes
our manufacturing businesses, our real estate development
business and our non-qualified timberland segment income.

HOW WE REPORT OUR RESULTS

Our report includes:
(cid:129)consolidated financial statements,
(cid:129)our business segments,
(cid:129)foreign currency translation, and
(cid:129)estimates.

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Our consolidated financial statements provide an overall view of
our results and financial condition. They include our accounts
and the accounts of entities that we control, including:
(cid:129)majority-owned domestic and foreign subsidiaries and
(cid:129)variable interest entities in which we are the primary

beneficiary.

They do not include our intercompany transactions and
accounts, which are eliminated, and noncontrolling interests
are presented as a separate component of equity.

We account for investments in and advances to unconsolidated
equity affiliates using the equity method, with taxes provided on
undistributed earnings. This means that we record earnings and
accrue taxes in the period that the earnings are recorded by our
unconsolidated equity affiliates.

We report our financial condition in two groups:
(cid:129)Forest Products — our forest products-based operations,
principally the growing and harvesting of timber, the
manufacture, distribution and sale of forest products and
corporate governance activities; and

(cid:129)Real Estate — our real estate development and construction

operations.

Throughout these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements,
unless specified otherwise, references to “Weyerhaeuser,”
“we” and “our” refer to the consolidated company, including
both Forest Products and Real Estate.

OUR BUSINESS SEGMENTS

We are principally engaged in:
(cid:129)growing and harvesting timber;
(cid:129)manufacturing, distributing and selling forest products; and
(cid:129)developing real estate and building single-family homes.
Our business segments are organized based primarily on
products and services.

Our Business Segments and Products

SEGMENT

Timberlands

Wood Products

Cellulose Fibers

Real Estate

PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

Logs, timber, minerals, oil and gas and
international wood products

Softwood lumber, engineered lumber, structural
panels and building materials distribution

Pulp, liquid packaging board and an equity
interest in a newsprint joint venture

Real estate development and single-family home
building operations

We also transfer raw materials, semifinished materials and end
products among our business segments. Because of this
intracompany activity, accounting for our business segments
involves:
(cid:129)allocating joint conversion and common facility costs

according to usage by our business segment product lines
and

(cid:129)pricing products transferred between our business segments

at current market values.

Gains or charges not related to or allocated to an individual
operating segment are held in Unallocated Items. This includes
a portion of items such as: share-based compensation; pension
and postretirement costs; foreign exchange transaction gains
and losses associated with financing; and the elimination of
intersegment profit in inventory and the LIFO reserve.

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FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION

ITEMS RELATED TO CAPITAL INVESTMENTS

Local currencies are the functional currencies for most of our
operations outside the U.S. We translate foreign currencies into
U.S. dollars in two ways:

Key items related to accounting for capital investments pertain
to property and equipment, timber and timberlands, impairment
of long-lived assets and goodwill.

(cid:129)assets and liabilities — at the exchange rates in effect as of our

balance sheet date; and

(cid:129)revenues and expenses — at average monthly exchange rates

throughout the year.

ESTIMATES

We prepare our financial statements according to U.S. generally
accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP). This requires us to
make estimates and assumptions during our reporting periods
and at the date of our financial statements. The estimates and
assumptions affect our:

(cid:129)reported amounts of assets, liabilities and equity;
(cid:129)disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities; and
(cid:129)reported amounts of revenues and expenses.
While we do our best in preparing these estimates, actual
results can and do differ from those estimates and
assumptions.

CHANGES IN HOW WE REPORT OUR RESULTS

Changes in how we report our results come from:

(cid:129)accounting changes made upon our adoption of new

accounting guidance and

(cid:129)our reclassification of certain balances and results from prior
years to make them consistent with our current reporting.

RECLASSIFICATIONS

We have reclassified certain balances and results from the
prior years to be consistent with our 2012 reporting. This
makes year-to-year comparisons easier. Our reclassifications
had no effect on net earnings or Weyerhaeuser shareholders’
interest. The reclassifications include where we report the
elimination of intersegment profit on inventory and the LIFO
reserve. Previously these company-level adjustments were
recorded in the business segments and are now recorded in
Unallocated Items. This provides a better understanding of
business operating results.

HOW WE ACCOUNT FOR VARIOUS ITEMS

This section provides information about how we account for
certain key items related to:

(cid:129)capital investments,
(cid:129)financing our business and
(cid:129)operations.

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Property and Equipment

We maintain property accounts on an individual asset basis.
Here’s how we handle major items:
(cid:129)Improvements to and replacements of major units of property are

capitalized.

(cid:129)Maintenance, repairs and minor replacements are expensed.
(cid:129)Depreciation is calculated using a straight-line method at rates

based on estimated service lives.

(cid:129)Logging roads are generally amortized — as timber is harvested —
at rates based on the volume of timber estimated to be removed.
(cid:129)Cost and accumulated depreciation of property sold or retired are
removed from the accounts and the gain or loss is included in
earnings.

Timber and Timberlands

We carry timber and timberlands at cost less depletion charged
to disposals. Depletion refers to the carrying value of timber
that is harvested, lost as a result of casualty, or sold.

Key activities affecting how we account for timber and
timberlands include:
(cid:129)reforestation,
(cid:129)depletion and
(cid:129)forest management in Canada.
Reforestation. Generally, we capitalize initial site preparation
and planting costs as reforestation. We transfer reforestation
to a merchantable timber classification when the timber is
considered harvestable. That generally occurs after:
(cid:129)15 years in the South and
(cid:129)30 years in the West.
Generally, we expense costs after the first planting as they are
incurred or over the period of expected benefit. These costs
include:
(cid:129)fertilization,
(cid:129)vegetation and insect control,
(cid:129)pruning and precommercial thinning,
(cid:129)property taxes and
(cid:129)interest.
Accounting practices for these costs do not change when
timber becomes merchantable and harvesting starts.

Depletion. To determine depletion rates, we divide the net
carrying value of timber by the related volume of timber
estimated to be available over the growth cycle. To determine
the growth cycle volume of timber, we consider:

(cid:129)regulatory and environmental constraints,
(cid:129)our management strategies,
(cid:129)inventory data improvements,
(cid:129)growth rate revisions and recalibrations and
(cid:129)known dispositions and inoperable acres.
We include the cost of timber harvested in the carrying values
of raw materials and product inventories. As these inventories
are sold to third parties, we include them in the cost of
products sold.

Forest management in Canada. We hold forest management
licenses in various Canadian provinces that are:
(cid:129)granted by the provincial governments;
(cid:129)granted for initial periods of 15 to 25 years; and
(cid:129)renewable every five years provided we meet reforestation,

operating and management guidelines.

Calculation of the fees we pay on the timber we harvest:
(cid:129)varies from province to province,
(cid:129)is tied to product market pricing and
(cid:129)depends upon the allocation of land management

responsibilities in the license.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

We review long-lived assets — including certain identifiable
intangibles — for impairment whenever events or changes in
circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets
may not be recoverable. Impaired assets held for use are
written down to fair value. Impaired assets held for sale are
written down to fair value less cost to sell. We determine fair
value based on:
(cid:129)appraisals,
(cid:129)market pricing of comparable assets,
(cid:129)discounted value of estimated cash flows from the asset and
(cid:129)replacement values of comparable assets.

Goodwill

Goodwill is the purchase price minus the fair value of net
assets acquired when we buy another entity. We assess
goodwill for impairment:
(cid:129)using a fair-value-based approach and
(cid:129)at least annually — at the beginning of the fourth quarter.
In 2012 the fair value of the reporting unit with goodwill
substantially exceeded its carrying value.

Fair Value Measurements

We use a fair value hierarchy in accounting for certain
nonfinancial assets and liabilities including:
(cid:129)long-lived assets (asset groups) measured at fair value for an

impairment assessment,

(cid:129)reporting units measured at fair value in the first step of a

goodwill impairment test,

(cid:129)nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities measured at

fair value in the second step of a goodwill impairment
assessment and

(cid:129)asset retirement obligations initially measured at fair value.
The fair value hierarchy is based on inputs to valuation
techniques that are used to measure fair value that are either
observable or unobservable. Observable inputs reflect
assumptions market participants would use in pricing an asset
or liability based on market data obtained from independent
sources while unobservable inputs reflect a reporting entity’s
pricing based upon its own market assumptions.

The fair value hierarchy consists of the following three levels:

(cid:129)Level 1 — Inputs are quoted prices in active markets for

identical assets or liabilities.

(cid:129)Level 2 — Inputs are:

– quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in an active

market;

– quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in

markets that are not active; or

– inputs other than quoted prices that are observable and
market-corroborated inputs, which are derived principally
from or corroborated by observable market data.
(cid:129)Level 3 — Inputs are derived from valuation techniques in
which one or more significant inputs or value drivers are
unobservable.

ITEMS RELATED TO FINANCING OUR BUSINESS

Key items related to financing our business include financial
instruments, cash and cash equivalents and accounts payable.

Financial Instruments

We estimate the fair value of financial instruments where
appropriate. The assumptions we use — including the discount
rate and estimates of cash flows — can significantly affect our
fair-value amounts. Our fair values are estimates and may not
match the amounts we would realize upon sale or settlement of
our financial positions.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash equivalents are investments with original maturities of 90
days or less. We state cash equivalents at cost, which
approximates market.

Accounts Payable

Our banking system replenishes our major bank accounts daily
as checks we have issued are presented for payment. As a
result, we have negative book cash balances due to

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outstanding checks that have not yet been paid by the bank.
These negative balances are included in accounts payable on
our Consolidated Balance Sheet. Changes in these negative
cash balances are reported as financing activities in our
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows. Negative book cash
balances were:

(cid:129)$15 million at December 31, 2012; and
(cid:129)$47 million at December 31, 2011.

ITEMS RELATED TO OPERATIONS

Key items related to operations include revenue recognition,
inventories, shipping and handling costs, income taxes, share-
based compensation, pension and other postretirement plans,
and environmental remediation.

Revenue Recognition

Forest Products operations generally recognize revenue upon
shipment to customers. For certain export sales, revenue is
recognized when title transfers at the foreign port.

For real estate and timberland sales, we recognize revenue
when:

(cid:129)closings have occurred,
(cid:129)required down payments have been received,
(cid:129)title and possession have been transferred to the buyer and
(cid:129)all other criteria for sale and profit recognition have been

satisfied.

Inventories

We state inventories at the lower of cost or market. Cost
includes labor, materials and production overhead. We use
LIFO — the last-in, first-out method — for certain of our
domestic raw material, in-process and finished goods
inventories. Our LIFO inventories were:

(cid:129)$192 million at December 31, 2012; and
(cid:129)$172 million at December 31, 2011.
We use FIFO — the first-in, first-out method — or moving
average cost methods for the balance of our domestic raw
materials and product inventories as well as for all material and
supply inventories and all foreign inventories. If we used FIFO
for all inventories, our stated product inventories would have
been higher by:

(cid:129)$112 million at December 31, 2012; and
(cid:129)$120 million at December 31, 2011.

Shipping and Handling Costs

We classify shipping and handling costs in the costs of
products sold in our Consolidated Statement of Operations.

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Income Taxes

We account for income taxes under the asset and liability
method. Unrecognized tax benefits represent potential future
funding obligations to taxing authorities if uncertain tax
positions the company has taken on previously filed tax returns
are not sustained. In accordance with the company’s
accounting policy, accrued interest and penalties related to
unrecognized tax benefits are recognized as a component of
income tax expense.

We recognize deferred tax assets and liabilities to reflect:

(cid:129)future tax consequences due to differences between the

carrying amounts for financial purposes and the tax bases of
certain items and

(cid:129)operating loss and tax credit carryforwards.
To measure deferred tax assets and liabilities, we:

(cid:129)determine when the differences between the carrying

amounts and tax bases of affected items are expected to be
recovered or resolved and

(cid:129)use enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in

those years.

Share-Based Compensation

We generally measure the fair value of share-based awards on
the dates they are granted or modified. These measurements
establish the cost of the share-based awards for accounting
purposes. We then recognize the cost of share-based awards in
our Consolidated Statement of Operations over each
employee’s required service period. Note 17: Share-Based
Compensation provides more information about our share-
based compensation.

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans

We recognize the overfunded or underfunded status of our
defined benefit pension and other postretirement plans on our
Consolidated Balance Sheet and recognize changes in the
funded status through comprehensive income (loss) in the year
in which the changes occur.

Actuarial valuations determine the amount of the pension and
other postretirement benefit obligations and the net periodic
benefit cost we recognize. The net periodic benefit cost
includes:

(cid:129)cost of benefits provided in exchange for employees’ services

rendered during the year;

(cid:129)interest cost of the obligations;
(cid:129)expected long-term return on fund assets;
(cid:129)gains or losses on plan settlements and curtailments;
(cid:129)amortization of prior service costs and plan amendments
over the average remaining service period of the active
employee group covered by the plans; and

(cid:129)amortization of cumulative unrecognized net actuarial gains
and losses — generally in excess of 10 percent of the
greater of the accrued benefit obligation or market-related
value of plan assets at the beginning of the year — over the
average remaining service period of the active employee
group covered by the plans.

Pension plans. We have pension plans covering most of our
employees. Determination of benefits differs for salaried, hourly
and union employees:

(cid:129)Salaried employee benefits are based on each employee’s
highest monthly earnings for five consecutive years during
the final 10 years before retirement.

(cid:129)Hourly and union employee benefits generally are stated

amounts for each year of service.

(cid:129)Union employee benefits are set through collective-bargaining

agreements.

We contribute to our U.S. and Canadian pension plans
according to established funding standards. The funding
standards for the plans are:

(cid:129)U.S. pension plans — according to the Employee Retirement

Income Security Act of 1974; and

(cid:129)Canadian pension plans — according to the applicable

provincial pension act and the Income Tax Act.

Postretirement benefits other than pensions. We provide
certain postretirement health care and life insurance benefits
for some retired employees. In some cases, we pay a portion of
the cost of the benefit. Note 8: Pension and Other
Postretirement Benefit Plans provides additional information
about changes made in our postretirement benefit plans during
2012 and 2011.

Environmental Remediation

We accrue losses associated with environmental remediation
obligations when such losses are probable and reasonably
estimable. Future expenditures for environmental remediation
obligations are not discounted to their present value.
Recoveries of environmental remediation costs from other
parties are recorded as assets when the recovery is deemed
probable and does not exceed the amount of losses previously
recorded.

NOTE 2: BUSINESS SEGMENTS

Our business segments and how we account for those
segments are discussed in Note 1: Summary of Significant
Accounting Policies. This note provides key financial data by
business segment.

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

We have disposed of various businesses and operations that
are excluded from the segment results below. See Note 3:
Discontinued Operations for information regarding our
discontinued operations and the segments affected.

KEY FINANCIAL DATA BY BUSINESS SEGMENT

Sales, Revenues and Contribution (Charge) to Earnings

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS

TIMBERLANDS

WOOD
PRODUCTS

CELLULOSE
FIBERS

REAL
ESTATE

UNALLOCATED
ITEMS(1)
AND INTERSEGMENT
ELIMINATIONS

CONSOLIDATED

Sales to and revenues from unaffiliated customers

2012

2011

2010

Intersegment sales

2012

2011

2010

Contribution (charge) to earnings from continuing operations

2012

2011

2010

$1,077

$1,044

$ 874

$ 683

$ 646

$ 603

$ 322

$ 491

$ 282

$3,058

$2,276

$2,224

$

$

$

74

80

63

$ 120

$ (243)

$ (316)

$1,854

$1,070

$2,058

$ 838

$1,911

$ 923

$ —

$ —

$ —

$ —

$ —

$ —

$ 223

$ 105

$ 452

$ 421

$

$

58

91

$ —

$ —

$ 22

$(757)

$(726)

$(666)

$ 18

$(117)

$ 54

$7,059

$6,216

$5,954

$ —

$ —

$ —

$ 788

$ 641

$ 532

(1) Unallocated Items are gains or charges not related to or allocated to an individual operating segment. They include a portion of items such as: share-based compensation, pension and

postretirement costs, foreign exchange transaction gains and losses associated with financing, and the elimination of intersegment profit in inventory and the LIFO reserve.

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Management evaluates segment performance based on the contributions to earnings of the respective segments. An analysis
and reconciliation of our business segment information to the consolidated financial statements follows:

Reconciliation of Contribution to Earnings to Net Earnings Attributable to Weyerhaeuser Shareholders

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS

Net contribution to earnings from continuing operations

Net contribution to earnings from discontinued operations

Total contribution to earnings

Interest expense, net of capitalized interest

Income before income taxes (continuing and discontinued operations)

Income taxes (continuing and discontinued operations)

Net earnings attributable to Weyerhaeuser common shareholders

2012

2011

2010

$ 788

$ 641

$ 532

—

788

20

661

(348)

(384)

440

(55)

277

54

14

546

(452)

94

1,187

$ 385

$ 331

$1,281

Additional Financial Information

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

2012

2011

2010

Net pension and postretirement cost (credit)(1)

2012

2011

2010

Charges for restructuring, closures and impairments(2)

2012

2011

2010

Equity in income (loss) of equity affiliates and unconsolidated entities

2012

2011

2010

Capital expenditures

2012

2011

2010

Investments in and advances to equity affiliates and unconsolidated entities

2012

2011

2010

Total assets

2012

2011

2010

$ —

$ —

$ —

$4,697

$4,694

$4,731

TIMBERLANDS

WOOD
PRODUCTS

CELLULOSE
FIBERS

REAL
ESTATE

UNALLOCATED
ITEMS

CONSOLIDATED

$ 142

$ 137

$ 121

$

$

$

$

8

7

6

2

$ —

$

2

$ —

$ —

$ —

$

$

$

60

53

72

$ 133

$ 151

$ 181

$

$

$

$

$

25

22

19

6

64

$ 113

$ —

$ —

$ —

$

$

$

56

35

31

$ —

$ —

$ —

$1,319

$1,256

$1,551

$ 150

$ 147

$ 148

$

$

$

14

13

11

$ —

$

1

$ —

$

$

$

5

2

(6)

$ 160

$ 146

$ 123

$ 191

$ 191

$ 194

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

12

13

17

4

4

3

6

14

21

2

2

12

4

3

5

21

21

16

$2,386

$2,003

$2,435

$1,917

$2,406

$1,953

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

19

28

28

29

26

(73)

18

4

12

(3)

(4)

(6)

5

1

1

1

1

$ —

$2,187

$2,332

$2,823

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

456

476

495

80

72

(34)

32

83

148

4

—

—

285

238

232

213

213

210

$12,592

$12,634

$13,464

(1) Net pension and postretirement cost (credit) excludes special items, as well as the recognition of curtailments, settlements and special termination benefits due to closures, restructuring

or divestitures. See Note 8: Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans for more information.

(2) See Note 18: Charges for Restructuring, Closures and Asset Impairments for more information

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NOTE 3: DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

NET EARNINGS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

There are no operations classified as discontinued in
December 31, 2012. Discontinued operations in December 31,
2011 and December 31, 2010 include our hardwoods and
Westwood Shipping Lines operations, both of which were sold
in third quarter 2011.

OPERATIONS INCLUDED IN DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

Discontinued Operations

Operations

Disposition

Segment where
activities were
included

Pretax gain or
loss on sale

Hardwoods

Westwood
Shipping Lines

Sold 2011 —
third quarter

Sold 2011 —
third quarter

Wood
Products

Corporate
and Other

$22 million loss
in Wood Products

$49 million gain
in Unallocated
Items

Sale of Hardwoods

On August 1, 2011, we completed the sale of our hardwoods
operations to American Industrial Partners for consideration of
$109 million, of which $25 million was a note receivable.
During second quarter 2011, we reduced our hardwoods assets
to their fair value less selling costs which resulted in the
recognition of a $9 million charge. An additional $10 million
pension curtailment charge was recognized in third quarter
2011 when the transaction closed. Total pre-tax charges on the
sale of $22 million were recorded in our Wood Products
segment. We recognized a tax benefit on the sale of $8 million,
resulting in a year-to-date net loss of $14 million.

The following operating assets were included as part of the
transaction:

(cid:129)seven primary hardwood mills with a total capacity of

300 million board feet,
(cid:129)four concentration yards,
(cid:129)three remanufacturing plants,
(cid:129)one log merchandising yard and
(cid:129)sales office in the U.S., Canada, Japan, China and Hong

Kong.

Sale of Westwood Shipping Lines

On September 30, 2011, we completed the sale of Westwood
Shipping Lines to J-WesCo of Japan for $58 million in cash. We
recognized a pre-tax gain of $49 million in Unallocated Items
and recorded tax expense of $18 million, resulting in a net gain
of $31 million. This transaction also reduced our operating
lease obligations by approximately $130 million.

Sales and Net Earnings from Discontinued Operations

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS

Net sales:

Hardwoods

Westwood Shipping Lines

Total net sales from discontinued operations

Income (loss) from operations:

Hardwoods

Westwood Shipping Lines

Other discontinued operations

Total income (loss) from discontinued operations

Income taxes

Net earnings (loss) from operations

Net gain (loss) on sale (after-tax):

Hardwoods

Westwood Shipping Lines

Sale of property

2011

2010

$222

$367

180

231

$402

$598

$ (3)

$ 8

—

(13)

(16)

5

(11)

(14)

31

6

6

—

14

(5)

9

—

—

—

Net earnings from discontinued operations

$ 12

$ 9

Results of discontinued operations exclude certain general
corporate overhead costs that have been allocated to and are
included in contribution to earnings for the operating segments.

Other discontinued operations relate to gains or losses for
businesses we have divested in prior years and are included in
Unallocated Items. During 2011 we increased our reserve for
estimated future environmental remediation costs and
recognized an $11 million charge associated with discontinued
operations.

NOTE 4: NET EARNINGS PER SHARE

Our basic earnings per share attributable to Weyerhaeuser
shareholders for the last three years were:

(cid:129)$0.71 in 2012,
(cid:129)$0.62 in 2011 and
(cid:129)$4.00 in 2010.
Our diluted earnings per share attributable to Weyerhaeuser
shareholders for the last three years were:

(cid:129)$0.71 in 2012,
(cid:129)$0.61 in 2011 and
(cid:129)$3.99 in 2010.
This note discloses:

(cid:129)how we calculate basic and diluted net earnings per share

and

(cid:129)shares excluded from dilutive effect.

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HOW WE CALCULATE BASIC AND DILUTED NET
EARNINGS PER SHARE

Pro Forma 2010 Diluted Earnings per Share to
Reflect Special Dividend

“Basic earnings” per share is net earnings divided by the
weighted average number of our outstanding common shares,
including stock equivalent units where there is no circumstance
under which those shares would not be issued.

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE FIGURES

Net earnings attributable to Weyerhaeuser common
shareholders

Diluted earnings per share:

“Diluted earnings” per share is net earnings divided by the sum
of the:

As reported

Pro forma

2010

$ 1,281

$

$

3.99

2.39

321,096

537,013

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding (in thousands):

As reported

Pro forma

SHARES EXCLUDED FROM DILUTIVE EFFECT

The following shares were not included in the computation of
diluted earnings per share because they were either antidilutive
or the required performance or market conditions were not met.
Some or all of these shares may be dilutive potential common
shares in future periods.

Potential Shares Not Included in the Computation of Diluted
Earnings per Share

Shares in thousands

Stock options

Performance share units

2012

2011

2010

3,519

23,363

26,385

—

396

—

NOTE 5: INVENTORIES

Forest Products inventories include raw materials, work-in-
process and finished goods.

Inventories as of the End of Our Last Two Years

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS

Logs and chips

Lumber, plywood, panels and
engineered lumber

Pulp and paperboard

Other products

Materials and supplies

Subtotal

Less LIFO reserve

Total

DECEMBER 31,
2012

DECEMBER 31,
2011

$ 72

151

185

96

139

643

(112)

$ 531

$ 68

134

181

76

137

596

(120)

$ 476

The LIFO inventory reserve applies to major inventory products
held at our U.S. domestic locations. These inventory products
include grade and fiber logs, chips, lumber, plywood, oriented
strand board, pulp and paperboard.

(cid:129)weighted average number of our outstanding common shares

and

(cid:129)the effect of our outstanding dilutive potential common

shares.

Dilutive potential common shares may include:

(cid:129)outstanding stock options,
(cid:129)restricted stock units or
(cid:129)performance share units.
We use the treasury stock method to calculate the effect of our
outstanding dilutive potential common shares. Share-based
payment awards that are contingently issuable upon the
achievement of specified performance or market conditions are
included in our diluted earnings per share calculation in the
period in which the conditions are satisfied.

To implement our decision to be taxed as a REIT, we distributed
to our shareholders our accumulated earnings and profits,
determined under federal income tax provisions, as a “Special
Dividend.” On September 1, 2010, we paid a dividend of $5.6
billion which included the Special Dividend and the regular
quarterly dividend of approximately $11 million. At the election
of each shareholder, the Special Dividend was paid in cash or
Weyerhaeuser common shares. The number of common shares
issued was approximately 324 million. The stock portion of the
Special Dividend was treated as the issuance of new shares for
accounting purposes and affects our earnings per share only for
periods after the distribution. Prior periods are not restated.
The required treatment results in earnings per share that is
less than would have been the case had the common shares
not been issued. Reflected below are pro forma results giving
effect to the common stock distribution for diluted earnings per
common share as if the common stock distribution had
occurred at the beginning of the period.

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HOW WE ACCOUNT FOR OUR INVENTORIES

NOTE 7: EQUITY AFFILIATES

The Inventories section of Note 1: Summary of Significant
Accounting Policies provides details about how we account for
our inventories.

NOTE 6: PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

Forest Products property and equipment includes land,
buildings and improvements, machinery and equipment, roads
and other items.

Carrying Value of Forest Products Property and Equipment and
Estimated Service Lives

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS

We have investments in unconsolidated equity affiliates over
which we have significant influence that we account for using
the equity method with taxes provided on undistributed
earnings. We record earnings and accrue taxes in the period
that the earnings are recorded by the affiliates.

This note provides information about our:

(cid:129)Forest Products equity affiliates and
(cid:129)Real Estate equity affiliates.

FOREST PRODUCTS EQUITY AFFILIATES

RANGE OF LIVES

DECEMBER 31,
2012

DECEMBER 31,
2011

Following is a list of Forest Products equity affiliates as of
December 31, 2012:

N/A

10–40

2–25

10–20

3–10

Property and
equipment, at
cost:

Land

Buildings and
improvements

Machinery and
equipment

Roads

Other

Total cost

Allowance for
depreciation and
amortization

Property and
equipment, net

Details About Our Equity Affiliates

AFFILIATE

WHAT IT DOES

$

128

1,317

$

142

1,405

North Pacific Paper
Corporation (NORPAC)

6,896

549

319

9,209

(6,350)

7,036

Catchlight Energy

537

331

9,451

(6,550)

Liaison Technologies Inc.

Owns and operates a newsprint
manufacturing facility in Longview,
Washington

Researching and developing
technology for converting cellulose-
based biomass into economical,
low-carbon biofuels

Provides integration and data
management services across a
wide variety of industries
worldwide

OUR
OWNERSHIP

50 percent

50 percent

9 percent

$ 2,859

$ 2,901

Unconsolidated Financial Information of Forest Products
Equity Affiliates

SERVICE LIVES AND DEPRECIATION

Buildings and improvements for Forest Products property and
equipment have estimated lives that are generally at either the
high end or low end of the range from 10 years to 40 years,
depending on the type and performance of construction.

The maximum service lives for Forest Products machinery and
equipment varies among our operations:

(cid:129)Timberlands — 15 years;
(cid:129)Wood products manufacturing facilities — 20 years; and
(cid:129)Primary pulp mills — 25 years.
Forest Products depreciation expense, excluding discontinued
operations, was:

(cid:129)$332 million in 2012,
(cid:129)$361 million in 2011 and
(cid:129)$391 million in 2010.

Aggregated assets, liabilities and operating results of the
entities that we accounted for as equity affiliates are provided
below.

Assets and Liabilities of Forest Products Equity Affiliates

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS

Current assets

Noncurrent assets

Current liabilities

Noncurrent liabilities

DECEMBER 31,
2012

DECEMBER 31,
2011

$153

$561

$ 64

$172

$133

$517

$ 52

$173

Operating Results of Forest Products Equity Affiliates

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS

Net sales and revenues

Operating income (loss)

Net loss

2012

2011

2010

$628

$602

$530

$

6

$ (5)

$ (20)

$ (6)

$ (4)

$ (15)

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Doing Business with Forest Products Affiliates

Doing business with our affiliates varies by the individual
affiliate. We:
(cid:129)provide a varying mix of goods and services to some of our

affiliates and

(cid:129)buy finished products from some of our affiliates.
The goods and services we provide include:

(cid:129)raw materials,
(cid:129)management and marketing services,
(cid:129)support services and
(cid:129)shipping services.
In addition, we manage cash for NORPAC under a services
agreement. Weyerhaeuser holds the cash and records a
payable balance to NORPAC, which is included in accounts
payable in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet. We
had the following payable balances to NORPAC:

(cid:129)$102 million at December 31, 2012; and
(cid:129)$75 million at December 31, 2011.

REAL ESTATE EQUITY AFFILIATES

As of December 31, 2012, our Real Estate segment held equity
investments in six real estate partnerships and limited liability
companies. Our participation in these entities may be as a
developer, a builder or an investment partner. Our ownership
percentage varies from 7 percent to 50 percent depending on
the investment.

Assets and Liabilities of Real Estate Equity Affiliates

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS

Current assets

Noncurrent assets

Current liabilities

Noncurrent liabilities

DECEMBER 31,
2012

DECEMBER 31,
2011

$ 48

$256

$111

$

4

$ 40

$264

$ 21

$ 94

Results of Operations From Real Estate Equity Affiliates

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS

Net sales and revenues

Operating income (loss)

Net income (loss)

2012

2011

2010

$16

$ 4

$ 3

$13

$ 3

$ 3

$ 51

$(31)

$(32)

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NOTE 8: PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT
BENEFIT PLANS

We sponsor several retirement programs for our employees.

This note provides details about:
(cid:129)types of plans we sponsor,
(cid:129)significant transactions and events affecting plans we

sponsor,

(cid:129)funded status of plans we sponsor,
(cid:129)pension assets,
(cid:129)activity of plans we sponsor and
(cid:129)actuarial assumptions.

TYPES OF PLANS WE SPONSOR

The plans we sponsor in the U.S. and Canada differ according
to each country’s requirements.

In the U.S., our pension plans are:
(cid:129)qualified — plans that qualify under the Internal Revenue

Code; and

(cid:129)nonqualified — plans for select employees that provide

additional benefits not qualified under the Internal Revenue
Code.

In Canada, our pension plans are:
(cid:129)registered — plans that are registered under the Income Tax

Act and applicable provincial pension acts; and

(cid:129)nonregistered — plans for select employees that provide
additional benefits that may not be registered under the
Income Tax Act or provincial pension acts.

We also offer retiree medical and life insurance plans in the
U.S. and Canada. These plans are referred to as other
postretirement benefit plans in the following disclosures.

Employee Eligibility and Accounting

The Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans section of
Note 1: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies provides
information about employee eligibility for pension plans and
postretirement health care and life insurance benefits, as well
as how we account for the plans and benefits. See “Effects of
Significant Transactions and Events” below for changes to
eligibility in the pension and other postretirement benefit plans.

Measurement Date

We measure the fair value of pension plan assets and pension
and other postretirement benefit obligations as of the end of
our fiscal year. The fair value of pension plan assets are
estimated at the end of the year and are revised in the first half
of the following year when the information needed to finalize
fair values is received. There were no significant events that
triggered remeasurement in 2012, 2011 or 2010.

EFFECTS OF SIGNIFICANT TRANSACTIONS AND EVENTS

The information that is provided in this note is affected by the
following transactions and events.

Amendments of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit
Plans for Salaried Employees

Pension Benefit Plan Amendments

During 2012 we ratified amendments to the Weyerhaeuser
Pension Plan for various collectively bargained benefits. These
changes increased the projected benefit obligation by $12
million.

During fourth quarter 2011, we ratified an amendment to the
Weyerhaeuser Pension Plan that eliminated the Retiree Medical
Enhancement for active employees effective July 1, 2012. This
change reduced the Plan’s projected benefit obligation by $16
million. This change was announced to affected participants in
January 2012.

Effective December 31, 2010, the Weyerhaeuser Company
Retirement Plan for Hourly Rated Employees was merged into
the Weyerhaeuser Company Retirement Plan for Salaried
Employees resulting in the Weyerhaeuser Pension Plan. There
were no changes to the provisions as a result of the plan
merger.

Postretirement Medical and Life Insurance Benefit Plan
Amendments

During fourth quarter 2011, we ratified amendments to our
postretirement medical and life insurance benefit plans for U.S.
salaried employees that reduced or eliminated certain medical
and life insurance benefits that were available to both past and
present employees. The changes included the elimination of
the Pre-Medicare Plan II company subsidy for those not enrolled
as of July 1, 2012, and eliminated the Post-Medicare Health
Reimbursement Account (HRA) for those not enrolled or
Medicare eligible, if enrolled, as of July 1, 2012. These
changes resulted in a $108 million reduction in the company’s
postretirement liability as of December 31, 2011. These
changes were announced to affected participants in January
2012.

During third quarter 2010, we made changes to our
postretirement medical plan for certain retirees in the U.S.
Specifically, Medicare eligible retirees will be covered by a
Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) as of January 1, 2011.
The HRA will allow these retirees to purchase coverage through
a healthcare exchange, and will provide additional options for
coverage. As a result of this plan change, the company will not
be receiving a Medicare Part D subsidy for plan years beginning
on or after January 1, 2011. The loss of Medicare Part D
subsidy is considered in the calculation of the net prior service
credit of $3 million resulting from the plan change. This amount

will be amortized into the net periodic benefit costs (credits)
over the life expectancy of the affected plan participants.

Restructuring Activities

The information that is provided in this note is affected by
company restructuring activities that occurred in 2011 and
2010. There were no restructuring activities in 2012 that
affected the information provided in this note.

2011 Restructuring

The 2011 curtailments and special termination benefits are
related to involuntary terminations due to company-wide
restructuring activities, and the sale of our hardwoods and
Westwood Shipping Lines operations. The total curtailment
charge for U.S. pension plans was $9 million. In addition, we
recognized a $3 million settlement charge for a Canadian
pension plan in fourth quarter 2011. There were no curtailment
charges or credits to the U.S. or Canadian postretirement plans.

Termination benefits were provided under the pension plan in
the U.S. for those terminated employees who were not yet
eligible to retire but whose age plus service was at least 65
and had at least ten years of service (Rule of 65). Special
termination charges were $6 million.

2010 Restructuring

The 2010 curtailments and special termination benefits are
related to involuntary terminations due to company-wide
restructuring activities, the closure of Wood Products facilities
and the sale of five short line railroads. The total curtailment
charge for U.S. pension plans was $5 million. There were no
curtailment charges or credits to the Canadian pension plans,
or the U.S. or Canadian postretirement plans.

Termination benefits were provided under the pension plan in
the U.S. for those terminated employees who were not yet
eligible to retire but whose age plus service was at least 65
and had at least ten years of service (Rule of 65). Special
termination charges were $5 million.

FUNDED STATUS OF PLANS WE SPONSOR

The funded status of the plans we sponsor is determined by
comparing the projected benefit obligation with the fair value of
plan assets at the end of the year.

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PENSION

OTHER
POSTRETIREMENT
BENEFITS

2012

2011

2012

2011

$5,841

$5,267

$402

$ 496

Changes in actuarial assumptions, primarily discount rates,
used to calculate our pension liabilities resulted in an increase
of $655 million in the liabilities, which had a negative effect on
the funded status of the pension plans as of the end of 2012.
The discount rates declined from 4.50 percent at the end of
2011 to 3.70 percent at the end of 2012 for the U.S. plans.
The discount rates declined from 4.90 percent at the end of
2011 to 4.10 percent at the end of 2012 for the Canadian
plans.

53

262

—

708

22

48

276

—

611

(15)

1

15

18

(1)

2

2

24

19

29

(1)

Our qualified and registered pension plans and a portion of our
nonregistered pension plans are funded. We contribute to these
plans according to established funding standards. The
nonqualified pension plan, a portion of the nonregistered
pension plans, and the other postretirement benefit plans are
unfunded. For the unfunded plans, we pay benefits to retirees
from our general assets as they come due.

The values reported for our pension plan assets at the end of
2012 and 2011 were estimated. Additional information
regarding the year-end values generally becomes available to us
during the first half of the following year. We increased the fair
value of plan assets by $16 million to reflect final valuations as
of December 31, 2011.

During 2012, we contributed $89 million to our Canadian
registered and nonregistered pension plans and made benefit
payments of $21 million to our nonqualified pension plans.

The asset or liability on our Consolidated Balance Sheet
representing the funded status of the plans is different from
the cumulative income or expense that we have recorded
related to these plans. These differences are actuarial gains
and losses and prior service costs and credits that are deferred
and will be amortized into our periodic benefit costs in future
periods. These unamortized amounts are recorded in
“Cumulative Other Comprehensive Loss”, which is a component
of total equity on our Consolidated Balance Sheet.

Changes in Projected Benefit Obligations of Our Pension and
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS

Reconciliation of projected
benefit obligation:

Projected benefit obligation
beginning of year

Service cost

Interest cost

Plan participants’
contributions

Actuarial (gains) losses

Foreign currency exchange
rate changes

Benefits paid (includes lump
sum settlements)

Plan amendments and other

Special termination benefits

Projected benefit obligation at
end of year

(323)

(338)

(53)

(59)

12

—

(14)

6

49

—

(108)

—

$6,575

$5,841

$433

$ 402

Changes in Fair Value of Plan Assets

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS

PENSION

OTHER
POSTRETIREMENT
BENEFITS

2012

2011

$4,714

$4,773

2012

$ —

2011

$ —

16

138

490

15

110

—

49

(11)

103

—

(323)

(338)

—

—

—

35

18

(53)

—

—

—

40

19

(59)

$5,022

$4,714

$ —

$ —

Fair value of plan assets at
beginning of year (estimated)

Adjustment for final fair value
of plan assets

Actual return on plan assets

Foreign currency exchange rate
changes

Employer contributions and
benefit payments

Plan participants’ contributions

Benefits paid (includes lump
sum settlements)

Fair value of plan assets at end
of year (estimated)

Funded Status of Our Pension and Other Postretirement
Benefit Plans

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS

PENSION

OTHER
POSTRETIREMENT
BENEFITS

2012

2011

2012

2011

Noncurrent assets

$

2

$

1

$ —

$ —

Current liabilities

(21)

(21)

(37)

(42)

Noncurrent liabilities

(1,534)

(1,107)

(396)

(360)

Funded status

$(1,553)

$(1,127)

$(433)

$(402)

70

(637)

(837)

—

(22)

Our strategy within the trusts is to invest:

Changes in Amounts Included in Cumulative Other
Comprehensive Loss

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS

PENSION

OTHER
POSTRETIREMENT
BENEFITS

2012

2011

2012

$(1,693)

$(1,258)

$ 99

2011

$ 45

Net amount at beginning of
year

Net change during the year:

Net actuarial gain (loss):

Net actuarial loss arising
during the year, including
foreign currency exchange
rate changes

Amortization of net
actuarial loss

Taxes

Net actuarial gain (loss),
net of tax

Prior service credit (cost):

Prior service credit (cost)
arising during the year

Amortization of prior
service (credit) cost

Taxes

Prior service credit (cost),
net of tax

Net amount recorded during
the year

175

140

193

(269)

240

(457)

13

(2)

11

13

3

(6)

(12)

8

1

(3)

14

23

(15)

22

(43)

116

(127)

50

(120)

(22)

(34)

60

(272)

(435)

(109)

54

Net amount at end of year

$(1,965)

$(1,693)

$ (10)

$ 99

Accumulated Benefit Obligations Greater Than Plan Assets

As of December 31, 2012, pension plans with accumulated
benefit obligations greater than plan assets had:
(cid:129)$6.6 billion in projected benefit obligations,
(cid:129)$6.4 billion in accumulated benefit obligations and
(cid:129)assets with a fair value of $5 billion.
As of December 31, 2011, pension plans with accumulated
benefit obligations greater than plan assets had:
(cid:129)$5.8 billion in projected benefit obligations,
(cid:129)$5.7 billion in accumulated benefit obligations and
(cid:129)assets with a fair value of $4.7 billion.
The accumulated benefit obligation for all of our defined benefit
pension plans was:
(cid:129)$6.4 billion at December 31, 2012; and
(cid:129)$5.7 billion at December 31, 2011.

PENSION ASSETS

Our Investment Policies and Strategies

Our investment policies and strategies guide and direct how we
manage funds for the benefit plans we sponsor. These funds
include our:
(cid:129)U.S. Pension Trust — funds our U.S. qualified pension plans;

(cid:129)Canadian Pension Trust — funds our Canadian registered

pension plans; and

(cid:129)Retirement Compensation Arrangements — fund a portion of

our Canadian nonregistered pension plans.

U.S. and Canadian Pension Trusts

Our U.S. pension trust holds the funds for our U.S. qualified
pension plans, while our Canadian pension trust holds the
funds for our Canadian registered pension plans.

(cid:129)directly in a diversified mix of nontraditional investments; and
(cid:129)indirectly through derivatives to promote effective use of
capital, increase returns and manage associated risk.

Consistent with past practice and in accordance with
investment guidelines established by the company’s
investment committee, the investment managers of the
company’s pension plan asset portfolios utilize a diversified set
of investment strategies.

Our direct investments include:

(cid:129)cash and short-term investments,
(cid:129)hedge funds,
(cid:129)private equity,
(cid:129)real estate fund investments and
(cid:129)common and preferred stocks.
Our indirect investments include:

(cid:129)equity index derivatives,
(cid:129)fixed income derivatives and
(cid:129)swaps and other derivative instruments.
The overall return for our pension trusts includes:

(cid:129)returns earned on our direct investments and
(cid:129)returns earned on the derivatives we use.
Cash and short-term investments generally consist of highly
liquid money market and government securities and are
primarily held to fund benefit payments, capital calls and
margin requirements.

Hedge fund investments generally consist of privately-offered
managed pools primarily structured as limited liability entities,
with the general members or partners of such limited liability
entities serving as portfolio manager and thus being
responsible for the fund’s underlying investment decisions.
Generally, these funds have varying degrees of liquidity and
redemption provisions. Underlying investments within these
funds may include long and short public and private equities,
corporate, mortgage and sovereign debt, options, swaps,
forwards and other derivative positions. These funds may also
use varying degrees of leverage.

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Private equity investments consist of investments in private
equity, mezzanine, distressed, co-investments and other
structures. Private equity funds generally participate in buyouts
and venture capital of limited liability entities through unlisted
equity and debt instruments. These funds may also employ
borrowing at the underlying entity level. Mezzanine and
distressed funds generally follow strategies of investing in the
debt of public or private companies with additional participation
through warrants or other equity type options.

Real estate fund investments in real property may be initiated
through private transactions between principals or public
market vehicles such as real estate investment trusts and are
generally held in limited liability entities.

Common and preferred stocks are equity instruments that
generally have resulted from transactions related to private
equity investment holdings.

Swaps and other derivative instruments generally are
comprised of swaps, futures, forwards or options. In
accordance with our investment risk and return objectives,
some of these instruments are utilized to achieve target equity
and bond asset exposure or to reduce exposure to certain
market risks or to help manage the liquidity of our investments.
The resulting asset mix achieved is intended to allow the
assets to perform comparably with established benchmarks.
Others, mainly total return swaps with limited exchange of
principal, are designed to gain exposure to the return
characteristics of specific financial strategies.

All swap, forward and option contracts are executed in a
diversified manner through a number of financial institutions
and in accordance with our investment guidelines.

Retirement Compensation Arrangements

Retirement Compensation Arrangements fund a portion of our
Canadian nonregistered pension plans.

Under Retirement Compensation Arrangements, our
contributions are split:

(cid:129)50 percent to our investments in a portfolio of equities; and
(cid:129)50 percent to a noninterest-bearing refundable tax account
held by the Canada Revenue Agency — as required by
Canadian tax rules.

The Canadian tax rules requirement means that — on average,
over time — approximately 50 percent of our Canadian
nonregistered pension plans’ assets do not earn returns.

Managing Risk

Investments and contracts, in general, are subject to risk,
including market price, liquidity, currency, interest rate and
credit risks. We have established governance practices to

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manage certain risks. The following provides an overview of
these risks and describes actions we take to mitigate the
potential adverse effects of these risks on the performance of
our pension plan assets. Generally, we manage these risks
through:

(cid:129)selection and diversification of managers and strategies,
(cid:129)use of limited-liability vehicles,
(cid:129)diversification and
(cid:129)constraining risk profiles to predefined limits on the

percentage of pension trust assets that can be invested in
certain categories.

Market price risk is the risk that the future value of a financial
instrument will fluctuate as a result of changes in its market
price, whether caused by factors specific to the individual
investment, its issuer, or any other market factor that may
affect its price. We attempt to mitigate market price risk on the
company’s pension plan asset portfolios by investing in a
diversified set of assets whose returns exhibit low correlation
to those of traditional asset classes and each other. In
addition, we and our investment advisers monitor the
investments on a regular basis to ensure the decision to invest
in particular assets continues to be suitable, including
performing ongoing qualitative and quantitative assessments
and comprehensive investment and operational due diligence.
Special attention is paid to organizational changes made by the
underlying fund managers and to changes in policy relative to
their investment objectives, valuation, hedging strategy, degree
of diversification, leverage, alignment of fund principles and
investors, risk governance and costs.

Liquidity risk is the risk that the pension trusts will encounter
difficulty in meeting obligations associated with their financial
liabilities. Our financial obligations as they relate to the pension
plans may consist of distributions and redemptions payable to
pension plan participants, payments to counterparties and fees
to service providers. As established, pension plan assets
primarily consist of investments in limited liability pools for
which there is no active secondary market. As a result, the
investments may be illiquid. Further, hedge funds are subject to
potential restrictions that may affect the timing of the
realization of pending redemptions. Private equity funds are
subject to distribution and funding schedules that are set by
the private equity funds’ respective managers and market
activity. To mitigate liquidity risk on the company’s pension plan
asset portfolios, the hedge fund portfolios have been diversified
across manager’s strategies and funds that possess varying
liquidity provisions and the private equity portfolios have been
diversified across different vintage years and strategies. In
addition, the investment committee regularly reviews cash flows
of the pension trusts and sets appropriate guidelines to
address liquidity needs.

Currency risk arises from holding pension plan assets
denominated in a currency other than the currency in which its
liabilities are settled. Such risk is managed generally through
notional contracts designed to hedge the net exposure to non-
functional currencies.

Interest rate risk is the risk that a change in interest rates will
adversely affect the fair value of fixed income securities. The
pension trust’s primary exposure to interest rate risk is indirect
and through their investments in limited liability pools. Such
indirect exposure is managed by the respective fund managers
in conjunction with their investment level decisions and
predefined investment mandates.

Credit risk relates to the extent to which failures by
counterparties to discharge their obligations could reduce the
amount of future cash flows on hand at the balance sheet date.
The pension trusts’ exposure to counterparty credit risk is
reflected as settlement receivables from derivative contracts
within the pension plan assets. In evaluating credit risk, we will
often be dependent upon information provided by the
counterparty or a rating agency, which may be inaccurate. We
decrease exposure to credit risk by only dealing with highly-
rated financial counterparties, and as of year-end, our
counterparties each had a credit rating of at least A from
Standard and Poor’s.

We further manage this risk through:

(cid:129)diversification of counterparties,
(cid:129)predefined settlement and margining provisions and
(cid:129)documented agreements.
We expect that none of our counterparties will fail to meet its
obligations. Also, no principal is at risk as a result of these
types of investments. Only the amount of unsettled net
receivables is at risk.

We are also exposed to credit risk indirectly through
counterparty relationships struck by the underlying managers of
investments in limited liability pools. This indirect exposure is
mitigated through a due diligence process, which focuses on
monitoring each investment fund to ensure the decision to
invest in or maintain exposure to a fund continues to be
suitable for the pension plans’ asset portfolios.

While we do not target specific direct investment or derivative
allocations, we have established guidelines on the percentage
of pension trust assets that can be invested in certain
categories to provide diversification by investment type fund
and investment managers, as well as to manage overall
liquidity.

Assets within our qualified and registered pension plans in our
U.S. and Canadian pension trusts were invested as follows:

Fixed income

Hedge funds

Private equity and related funds

Real estate and related funds

Common and preferred stock and
equity index instruments

Accrued liabilities

Total

DECEMBER 31,
2012

DECEMBER 31,
2011

11.4%

55.3

31.8

1.8

0.1

(0.4)

100.0%

11.5%

51.9

35.1

2.1

—

(0.6)

100.0%

Assets within our nonregistered plans that we are allowed to
manage were invested as follows:

Equities

Cash and cash equivalents

Total

Valuation of Our Plan Assets

DECEMBER 31,
2012

DECEMBER 31,
2011

43.5%

56.5

100.0%

23.0%

77.0

100.0%

The pension assets are stated at fair value based upon the
amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to
transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market
participants at the reporting date. We do not value pension
investments based upon a forced or distressed sale scenario.
Instead, we consider both observable and unobservable inputs
that reflect assumptions applied by market participants when
setting the exit price of an asset or liability in an orderly
transaction within the principal market of that asset or liability.

We value the pension plan assets based upon the observability
of exit pricing inputs and classify pension plan assets based
upon the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value
measurement of the pension plan assets in their entirety. The
fair value hierarchy we follow is outlined below:

Level 1: Inputs are unadjusted quoted prices for identical
assets and liabilities traded in an active market.
Level 2: Inputs are quoted prices in non-active markets for
which pricing inputs are observable either directly or indirectly
at the reporting date.
Level 3: Inputs are derived from valuation techniques in which
one or more significant inputs or value drivers are
unobservable.

The pension assets are comprised of cash and short-term
investments, derivative contracts, common and preferred stock
and fund units. The fund units are typically limited liability
interests in hedge funds, private equity funds, real estate funds
and cash funds. Each of these assets participates in its own
unique principal market.

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Cash and short-term investments, when held directly, are
valued at cost.

The net pension plan assets, when categorized in accordance
with this fair value hierarchy, are as follows:

Common and preferred stocks are valued at exit prices quoted
in the public markets.

Derivative contracts held by our pension trusts are not publicly
traded and each derivative contract is specifically negotiated
with a unique financial counterparty and references either
illiquid fund units or a unique number of synthetic units of a
publicly reported market index. The derivative contracts are
valued based upon valuation statements received from the
financial counterparties.

Fund units are valued based upon the net asset values of the
funds which we believe represent the per-unit prices at which
new investors are permitted to invest and the prices at which
existing investors are permitted to exit. To the degree net asset
values as of the end of the year have not been received, we
use the most recently reported net asset values and adjust for
market events and cash flows that have occurred between the
interim date and the end of the year to estimate the fair values
as of the end of the year.

Assets that do not have readily available quoted prices in an
active market require a higher degree of judgment to value and
have a higher degree of risk that the value that could have been
realized upon sale as of the valuation date could be different
from the reported value than assets with observable pricing
inputs. It is possible that the full extent of market price,
liquidity, currency, interest rate, or credit risks may not be fully
factored into the fair values of our pension plan assets that use
significant unobservable inputs. Approximately $4.5 billion, or
89 percent, of our pension plan assets were classified as Level
3 assets as of December 31, 2012.

We estimate the fair value of pension plan assets based upon
the information available during the year-end reporting process.
In some cases, primarily private equity funds, the information
available consists of net asset values as of an interim date,
cash flows between the interim date and the end of the year,
and market events. When the difference is significant, we
revise the year-end estimated fair value of pension plan assets
to incorporate year-end net asset values received after we have
filed our annual report on Form 10-K. We increased the fair
value of pension assets in the second quarter of 2012 by $16
million, or 0.3 percent.

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS

2012

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

Pension trust investments:

Fixed income instruments

$476

$93

$ —

$ 569

Hedge funds

Private equity and related
funds

Real estate and related
funds

Common and preferred
stock and equity index
instruments

Total pension trust
investments

Accrued liabilities, net

Pension trust net assets

Canadian nonregistered plan
assets:

Cash

Investments

Total Canadian
nonregistered plan assets

Total plan assets

—

—

—

—

—

(2)

—

4

2,771

1,594

2,771

1,592

91

—

91

4

$476

$95

$4,456

$5,027

$

8

6

$ 14

$ —

—

$ —

$ —

—

$ —

(19)

$5,008

$

$

8

6

14

$5,022

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS

2011

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

Pension trust investments:

Fixed income instruments

$470

$71

$ —

$ 541

Hedge funds

Private equity and related
funds

Real estate and related
funds

Common and preferred
stock and equity index
instruments

Total pension trust
investments

Accrued liabilities, net

Pension trust net
investments

Canadian nonregistered plan
assets:

Cash

Investments

Total Canadian
nonregistered plan assets

Total plan assets

—

—

—

1

—

2

—

1

2,436

1,649

2,436

1,651

96

—

96

2

$471

$74

$4,181

$4,726

$ 12

3

$ 15

$ —

—

$ —

$ —

—

$ —

(27)

$4,699

$

$

12

3

15

$4,714

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A reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of the
pension plan assets measured at fair value using significant
unobservable inputs (Level 3) is presented below:

ACTIVITY OF PLANS WE SPONSOR

Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit)

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS

INVESTMENTS

Hedge funds

Private equity and
related funds

Real estate and
related funds

Total

$2,284

$1,575

$120

$3,979

Net periodic
benefit cost
(credit):

PENSION

OTHER POSTRETIREMENT
BENEFITS

2012

2011

2010

2012

2011

2010

95

(6)

—

89

Service cost(1)(2)

$ 53

$ 48

$ 44

$

1

$ 2

$ 2

Interest cost

262

276

278

(422)

(421)

(448)

15

—

24

—

24

—

(180)

122

(21)

(79)

237

(42)

(3)

192

2,436

1,649

96

4,181

70

228

37

146

26

6

6

222

260

(227)

(17)

(207)

$2,771

$1,594

$ 91

$4,456

Expected
return on plan
assets

Amortization of
actuarial loss

Amortization of
prior service
cost (credit)

Recognition of
curtailments,
settlements
and special
termination
benefits due
to closures,
restructuring
or divestitures(2)

Other

Net periodic
benefit cost
(credit)

175

136

61

18

13

13

11

(127)

(22)

(21)

14

18

10

—

—

—

7

—

—

—

—

4

4

—

$ 75

$ 71

$ (37)

$ (94)

$ 21

$ 16

Balance as of
December 31,
2010

Net realized
gains
(losses)

Net change
in unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation)

Net
purchases,
(sales) and
(settlements)

Balance as of
December 31,
2011

Net realized
gains

Net change
in unrealized
appreciation

Net
purchases,
(sales) and
(settlements)

Balance as of
December 31,
2012

This table shows the fair value of the derivatives held by our
pension trusts — which fund our qualified and registered
plans — at the end of the last two years.

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS

Equity index instruments

Forward contracts

Swaps

Total

DECEMBER 31,
2012

DECEMBER 31,
2011

$

4

(2)

288

$290

$

1

2

220

$223

This table shows the aggregate notional amount of the
derivatives held by our pension trusts — which fund our
qualified and registered plans — at the end of the last two
years.

(1) During fourth quarter 2011, we ratified amendments to our postretirement medical and
life insurance benefit plans for U.S. salaried employees that reduced or eliminated
certain benefits that were available to both past and present employees. The company
recognized a gain of $103 million in 2012 due to these benefit changes. This gain is
included in other operating income and reflected in the amortization of prior service
credit in the table above. The benefit related to the fourth quarter 2011 amendments
was fully recognized in first and second quarter 2012.

(2) Service cost includes $2 million in 2011 and $3 million in 2010 for employees that were

part of the sale of our hardwoods operations. Curtailment and special termination
benefits includes charges of $11 million in 2011 related to the sale of our hardwoods
and Westwood Shipping Lines operations. These charges are included in our results of
discontinued operations.

Estimated Amortization from Cumulative Other Comprehensive
Loss in 2013

Amortization of the net actuarial loss and prior service cost
(credit) of our pension and postretirement benefit plans will
affect our other comprehensive income in 2013. The net effect
of the estimated amortization will be an increase in net periodic
benefit costs or a decrease in net periodic benefit credits in
2013.

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS

Equity index instruments

Forward contracts

Swaps

Total

DECEMBER 31,
2012

DECEMBER 31,
2011

Net actuarial loss

$ 569

199

1,538

$2,306

$ 390

Prior service cost (credit)

208

Net effect cost (credit)

1,291

$1,889

PENSION

POSTRETIREMENT

TOTAL

$220

7

$227

$ 14

$234

(23)

(16)

$ (9)

$218

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Expected Pension Funding

ACTUARIAL ASSUMPTIONS

Established funding standards govern the funding requirements
for our qualified and registered pension plans. We fund the
benefit payments of our nonqualified and nonregistered plans
as benefit payments come due.

We use actuarial assumptions to estimate our benefit
obligations and our net periodic benefit costs.

Rates We Use in Estimating Our Benefit Obligations

During 2013, based on estimated year-end asset values and
projections of plan liabilities, we expect to:

We use assumptions to estimate our benefit obligations that
include:

(cid:129)be required to contribute approximately $88 million to our
Canadian registered and nonregistered pension plans; and
(cid:129)make benefit payments of approximately $19 million to our

U.S. nonqualified pension plans.

We do not anticipate making a contribution to our U.S. qualified
pension plan for 2013.

(cid:129)discount rates in the U.S. and Canada, including discount

rates used to value lump sum distributions;

(cid:129)rates of compensation increases for our salaried and hourly

employees in the U.S. and Canada; and

(cid:129)estimated percentages of eligible retirees who will elect lump

sum payments of benefits.

Expected Postretirement Benefit Funding

Our retiree medical and life insurance plans are unfunded.
Benefits for these plans are paid from our general assets as
they come due. Except for benefits provided to certain
unionized employees, we retain the right to terminate other
postretirement benefits. We expect to make benefit payments
of $37 million to our U.S. and Canadian other postretirement
benefit plans in 2013, including $10 million expected to be
required to cover benefit payments under collectively bargained
contractual obligations.

Estimated Projected Benefit Payments for the Next 10 Years

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS

PENSION

OTHER
POSTRETIREMENT
BENEFITS

$ 329

$ 338

$ 342

$ 351

$ 359

$1,897

$ 37

$ 34

$ 32

$ 30

$ 29

$126

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018-2022

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Discount Rates and Rates of Compensation Increase Used in Estimating Our Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit
Obligation

Discount rates:

U.S.

Canada

Lump sum distributions (US salaried and nonqualified plans
only)(1)

Rate of compensation increase:

Salaried:

United States

Canada

Hourly:

United States

Canada

Election of lump sum or installment distributions (US salaried
and nonqualified plans only)

PENSION

OTHER POSTRETIREMENT
BENEFITS

DECEMBER 31,
2012

DECEMBER 31,
2011

DECEMBER 31,
2012

DECEMBER 31,
2011

3.70%

4.10%

Variable

4.50%

4.90%

Variable

2.00% for 2012
2.50% for 2013
and 3.5% thereafter

2.10% for 2012
2.50% for 2013
and 3.5% thereafter

2.00% for 2011
2.00% for 2012
and 3.5% thereafter

2.00% for 2011
2.10% for 2012
and 3.5% thereafter

3.00%

3.25%

56.00%

3.00%

3.25%

60.00%

3.00%

4.00%

N/A

N/A

N/A

3.00%

N/A

N/A

4.10%

4.80%

N/A

N/A

2.00% for 2011
2.10% for 2012
and 3.5% thereafter

3.00%

N/A

N/A

(1) The discount rates applicable to lump sum distributions vary based on expected retirement dates of the covered employees. The discount rates are determined in accordance with the

Pension Protection Act.

Estimating Our Net Periodic Benefit Costs

The assumptions we use to estimate our net periodic benefit costs include:
(cid:129)discount rates in the U.S. and Canada, including discount rates used to value lump sum distributions;
(cid:129)expected returns on our plan assets;
(cid:129)rates of compensation increases for our salaried and hourly employees in the U.S. and Canada; and
(cid:129)estimated percentages of eligible retirees who will elect lump sum payments of benefits.

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This table shows the discount rates, expected returns on our plan assets and rates of compensation increases we used the last
three years to estimate our net periodic benefit costs.

Rates Used to Estimate Our Net Periodic Benefit Costs

PENSION

OTHER
POSTRETIREMENT
BENEFITS

2012

2011

2010

2012

2011

2010

4.50%

5.40%

5.90%

PPA Table

PPA phased
Table

PPA phased
Table

4.10%

N/A

5.00%

N/A

5.20%

N/A

4.90%

5.30%

6.10%

4.80%

5.20%

6.00%

9.00%

3.50%

9.50%

4.75%

9.50%

4.75%

2.00% for 2012
3.50% thereafter

2.00% for 2011
3.50% thereafter

1.75% for 2010
3.50% thereafter

N/A

N/A

2.10% for 2012
3.50% thereafter

2.00% for 2011
3.50% thereafter

1.75% for 2010
3.50% thereafter

2.10% for 2012
3.50% thereafter

2.00% for 2011
3.50% thereafter

3.00%

3.25%

60.00%

3.00%

3.25%

65.00%

3.00%

3.25%

72.00%

3.00%

N/A

N/A

3.00%

N/A

N/A

N/A

3.50%

3.00%

N/A

N/A

Discount rates:

U.S.

Salaried – lump sum
distributions (U.S. salaried and
nonqualified plan only)(1)

Canada

Expected return on plan assets:

Qualified/registered plans

Nonregistered plans (Canada
only)

Rate of compensation increase:

Salaried:

U.S.

Canada

Hourly:

U.S.

Canada

Election of lump sum
distributions (U.S. salaried and
nonqualified plans only)

(1) PPA Phased Table: Interest and mortality assumptions as mandated by Pension Protection Act of 2006 including the phase out of the prior interest rate basis in 2012.

Expected Return on Plan Assets

We estimate the expected long-term return on assets for our:

(cid:129)qualified and registered pension plans and
(cid:129)nonregistered plans.

Qualified and Registered Pension Plans. Our expected long-
term rate of return for plan assets as of December 31, 2012,
is comprised of:

(cid:129)a 7.3 percent assumed return from direct investments and
(cid:129)a 1.7 percent assumed return from derivatives.

Determining our expected return:

(cid:129)requires a high degree of judgment,
(cid:129)uses our historical fund returns as a base and
(cid:129)places added weight on more recent pension plan asset

performance.

Over the 28 years it has been in place, our U.S. pension trust
investment strategy has achieved a 14.8 percent net
compound annual return rate.

Nonregistered plans. Canadian tax rules require that 50
percent of the assets for nonregistered plans go to a
noninterest-bearing refundable tax account. As a result, the
return we earn investing the other 50 percent is spread over
100 percent of the assets.

Our expected long-term annual rate of return on the equity
portion of this portfolio — the portion we are allowed to invest
and manage — is 7 percent. We base that expected rate of
return on:
(cid:129)historical experience and
(cid:129)future return expectations.
Our expected overall annual return on assets that fund our
nonregistered plans is 3.5 percent.

Actual Returns on Assets Held by Our Pension Trusts

Based on valuations received as of year-end, our total actual
return on assets held by our pension trusts was a gain of
approximately $490 million in 2012. These trusts fund our
qualified, registered and a portion of our nonregistered pension
plans.

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DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS

Direct investments

Derivatives

Total

HEALTH CARE COSTS

2012

2011

2010

$324

$48

$362

166

1

153

$490

$49

$515

(cid:129)a formula considering an eligible employee’s service, the

total contributions paid on their behalf plus a benefit based
on the value of an eligible employee’s account.

The Canadian plan is a negotiated cost defined benefit plan.
The plan is established to provide retirement income for
members based on their number of years of service in the
industry, and the benefit rate that applied to that service.

Rising costs of health care affect the costs of our other
postretirement plans.

The risks of participating in these multiemployer plans are
different from single-employer plans in the following aspects:

Health Care Cost Trend Rates

We use assumptions about health care cost trend rates to
estimate the cost of benefits we provide. In 2012, the
assumed weighted health care cost trend rate for the next year
was:
(cid:129)6.7 percent in the U.S. and
(cid:129)7.1 percent in Canada.
This table shows the assumptions we use in estimating the
annual cost increase for health care benefits we provide.

Assumptions We Use in Estimating Health Care Benefit Costs

2012

2011

(cid:129)Assets contributed to the multiemployer plan by one

employer may be used to provide benefits to employees of
other participating employers.

(cid:129)If a participating employer stops contributing to the plan, the

unfunded obligations of the plan may be borne by the
remaining participating employers.

(cid:129)If we choose to stop participating in some of the

multiemployer plans, we may be required to pay those plans
an amount based on the underfunded status of the plan,
referred to as a withdrawal liability.

As of December 31, 2012, these plans covered approximately
1,300 of our employees.

U.S.

CANADA

U.S.

CANADA

Our contributions were:

Weighted health care cost
trend rate assumed for next
year

Rate to which cost trend rate
is assumed to decline
(ultimate trend rate)

Year that the rate reaches
the ultimate trend rate

6.70%

7.10%

6.80%

7.30%

4.50%

4.50%

4.50%

4.50%

2029

2030

2029

2030

A 1 percent change in our assumed health care cost trend
rates can affect our accumulated benefit obligations.

(cid:129)$4 million in 2012,
(cid:129)$4 million in 2011 and
(cid:129)$4 million in 2010.
There have been no significant changes that affect the
comparability of the 2012, 2011 and 2010 contributions. None
of our contributions exceeded more than five percent of any
plan’s total contributions during 2012, 2011 or 2010.

Effect of a 1 Percent Change in Health Care Costs

DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLANS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2012 (DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS)

Effect on total service and interest cost
components

Effect on accumulated postretirement
benefit obligation

1% INCREASE

1% DECREASE

$ 1

$12

$ (1)

$(10)

UNION-ADMINISTERED MULTIEMPLOYER BENEFIT PLANS

We contribute to multiemployer defined benefit plans under the
terms of collective-bargaining agreements that cover some of
our union-represented employees.

The U.S. plans are established to provide retirement income for
eligible employees who meet certain age and service
requirements at retirement. The benefits are generally based
on:
(cid:129)a percentage of the employer contributions paid into the plan

on the eligible employee’s behalf or

We sponsor various defined contribution plans for our U.S. and
Canadian salaried and hourly employees. Our contributions to
these plans were:

(cid:129)$19 million in 2012,
(cid:129)$19 million in 2011 and
(cid:129)$12 million in 2010.

NOTE 9: VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES

This note provides details about:

(cid:129)Forest Products special-purpose entities (SPEs) and
(cid:129)Real Estate variable interest entities (VIEs).

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FOREST PRODUCTS SPECIAL-PURPOSE ENTITIES
From 2002 through 2004, Forest Products sold certain
nonstrategic timberlands in five separate transactions. We are
the primary beneficiary and consolidate the assets and
liabilities of certain monetization and buyer-sponsored SPEs
involved in these transactions. We have an equity interest in
the monetization SPEs, but no ownership interest in the buyer-
sponsored SPEs. The following disclosures refer to assets of
buyer-sponsored SPEs and liabilities of monetization SPEs.
However, because these SPEs are distinct legal entities:
(cid:129)Assets of the SPEs are not available to satisfy our liabilities

or obligations.

(cid:129)Liabilities of the SPEs are not our liabilities or obligations.
In 2012, we repaid a $97 million note and received $110
million from the related financial investment related to one of
our timber monetization SPEs undertaken in 2002.

Our Consolidated Statement of Operations includes:
(cid:129)Interest expense on SPE notes of:

– $32 million in 2012,
– $31 million in 2011 and
– $32 million in 2010.

(cid:129)Interest income on SPE investments of:

– $34 million in 2012,
– $34 million in 2011 and
– $34 million in 2010.

Sales proceeds paid to buyer-sponsored SPEs were invested in
restricted financial investments with a balance of $799 million
as of December 31, 2012, and $909 million as of
December 31, 2011. The weighted average interest rate was
3.8 percent during 2012 and 2011. Maturities of the financial
investments at the end of 2012 were:
(cid:129)$184 million in 2013,
(cid:129)$253 million in 2019 and
(cid:129)$362 million in 2020.
The long-term notes of our monetization SPEs were $672
million as of December 31, 2012, and $767 million as of
December 31, 2011. The weighted average interest rate was
4.3 percent during 2012 and 4.2 percent in 2011. Maturities of
the notes at the end of 2012 were:
(cid:129)$161 million in 2013,
(cid:129)$209 million in 2019 and
(cid:129)$302 million in 2020.
Financial investments consist of bank guarantees backed by
bank notes for three of the SPE transactions and a letter of
credit backed by cash deposits for one of the SPE transactions.
Interest earned from each financial investment is used to pay
interest accrued on the corresponding SPE’s note. Any shortfall
between interest earned and interest accrued reduces our
equity in the monetization SPEs.

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Upon dissolution of the SPEs and payment of all obligations of
the entities, we would receive any net equity remaining in the
monetization SPEs and would be required to report deferred tax
gains on our income tax return. In the event that proceeds from
the financial investments are insufficient to settle all of the
liabilities of the SPEs, we are not obligated to contribute any
funds to any of the SPEs. As of December 31, 2012, our net
equity in the four SPEs was approximately $125 million and the
deferred tax liability was estimated to be approximately $240
million.

REAL ESTATE VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES

In the ordinary course of business, our Real Estate segment
enters into lot option purchase agreements in order to procure
land and residential lots for development and the construction
of homes in the future. The use of such lot option agreements
generally allows us to reduce the risks associated with direct
land ownership and development, and reduces our capital and
financial commitments. Pursuant to these lot option purchase
agreements, we generally provide a deposit to the seller as
consideration for the right to purchase lots at different times in
the future, usually at predetermined prices.

If the entity holding the lots under option is a VIE, our deposit
represents a variable interest in that entity. If we are
determined to be the primary beneficiary of the VIE, we
consolidate the VIE in our financial statements and reflect its
assets and liabilities as “Assets held by variable interest
entities” and “Liabilities (nonrecourse to the company) held by
variable interest entities.” Creditors of the entities with which
we have option agreements have no recourse against us. The
maximum exposure to loss under our lot option agreements is
limited to non-refundable option deposits and any capitalized
pre-acquisition costs. In some cases, we have also contracted
to complete development work at a fixed cost on behalf of the
land owner and budget shortfalls and savings will be borne by
us.

In determining whether we are the primary beneficiary of a VIE,
we consider our ability to control activities of the VIE including,
but not limited to the ability to:

(cid:129)direct entitlement of land,
(cid:129)determine the budget and scope of land development work,
(cid:129)perform land development activities,
(cid:129)control financing decisions for the VIE and
(cid:129)acquire additional land into the VIE or dispose of land in the

VIE not already under contract.

If we conclude that we control such activities of the VIE, we
also consider whether we have an obligation to absorb losses
of or a right to receive benefits from the VIE.

As of the end of 2012, we had options to purchase 1,200
residential lots from VIEs we consolidated because we

concluded we were the primary beneficiary, compared to 400
residential lots as of the end of 2011. As of the end of both
2012 and 2011, our non-refundable option deposits to VIEs
and capitalized pre-acquisition costs on assets under option
from VIEs that were not consolidated were not significant.

NOTE 12: LINES OF CREDIT

This note provides details about our:
(cid:129)lines of credit and
(cid:129)other letters of credit and surety bonds.

NOTE 10: REAL ESTATE IN PROCESS OF
DEVELOPMENT AND FOR SALE

Carrying Value of Our Real Estate in Process of Development
and for Sale

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS

Dwelling units

Residential lots

Commercial acreage, acreage for sale,
and other

Total

DECEMBER 31,
2012

DECEMBER 31,
2011

$249

400

9

$658

$206

261

88

$555

HOW WE ACCOUNT FOR OUR REAL ESTATE IN PROCESS OF
DEVELOPMENT AND FOR SALE

Real estate in process of development and for sale is stated at
cost unless events and circumstances trigger an impairment.
More information about real estate asset impairments can be
found in Note 18: Charges for Restructuring, Closures and
Asset Impairments.

NOTE 11: ACCRUED LIABILITIES

Forest Products accrued liabilities were comprised of the
following:

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS

Wages, salaries and severance pay

$139

$136

DECEMBER 31,
2012

DECEMBER 31,
2011

Pension and postretirement

Vacation pay

Income taxes

Taxes – Social Security and real and
personal property

Interest

Customer rebates and volume
discounts

Deferred income

Other

Total

58

46

—

27

99

44

60

88

63

44

13

29

99

54

59

96

$561

$593

OUR LINES OF CREDIT

As of December 31, 2012, we have a $1 billion revolving credit
facility available to us. We entered into this line of credit in
June 2011 and it expires June 2015. Conditions of the line of
credit include the following:
(cid:129)The entire amount is available to Weyerhaeuser Company.
(cid:129)$50 million of the amount is available to Weyerhaeuser Real

Estate Company (WRECO).

(cid:129)Neither Weyerhaeuser Company nor WRECO is a guarantor of

the borrowing of the other.

Borrowings are at LIBOR plus a spread or at other interest rates
mutually agreed upon between the borrower and the lending
banks. As of December 31, 2012, there were no borrowings
outstanding under the facility and Weyerhaeuser Company and
WRECO were in compliance with the credit facility covenants.

OTHER LETTERS OF CREDIT AND SURETY BONDS

The amounts of other letters of credit and surety bonds we
have entered into as of the end of our last two years are
included in the following table:

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS

FOREST PRODUCTS

REAL ESTATE

DECEMBER 31,
2012

DECEMBER 31,
2011

DECEMBER 31,
2012

DECEMBER 31,
2011

Letters of
credit

Surety bonds

$ 49

$157

$ 44

$166

$

4

$261

$ 11

$264

Our compensating balance requirements for our letters of credit
were $50 million as of December 31, 2012.

NOTE 13: LONG-TERM DEBT

This note provides details about:
(cid:129)Forest Products long-term debt and the portion due within

one year,

(cid:129)Real Estate long-term debt and the portion due within one

year and

(cid:129)long-term debt maturities.

Our long-term debt includes notes, debentures, revenue bonds
and other borrowings. The following table lists Forest Products’
long-term debt, which includes Weyerhaeuser Company debt, by
types and interest rates at the end of our last two years and
includes the current portion.

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Forest Products Long-Term Debt by Types and Interest Rates
(Includes Current Portion)

Amounts of Long-Term Debt Due Annually for the Next Five
Years and the Total Amount Due After 2017

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS

7.50% debentures due 2013

$ 156

$ 156

Long-term debt maturities:

DECEMBER 31,
2012

DECEMBER 31,
2011

DECEMBER 31, 2012

FOREST PRODUCTS

REAL ESTATE

7.25% debentures due 2013

6.95% debentures due 2017

7.00% debentures due 2018

7.375% notes due 2019

9.00% debentures due 2021

7.125% debentures due 2023

8.50% debentures due 2025

7.95% debentures due 2025

7.70% debentures due 2026

7.35% debentures due 2026

7.85% debentures due 2026

6.95% debentures due 2027

7.375% debentures due 2032

6.875% debentures due 2033

Industrial revenue bonds, rates from
6.7% to 6.8%, due 2022

Medium-term notes, rates from 6.6% to
7.3%, due 2013

Other

Less unamortized discounts

Total

Portion due within one year

129

281

62

500

150

191

300

136

150

62

100

300

1,250

275

88

56

1

4,187

(5)

$4,182

$ 340

129

281

62

500

150

191

300

136

150

62

100

300

1,250

275

88

67

1

4,198

(5)

$4,193

$

12

In addition to repaying debt that was scheduled to mature, we
repaid approximately $518 million and $572 million of long-
term debt during the years ended December 31, 2011 and
2010, respectively. Included in our net interest expense,
Weyerhaeuser recognized pretax charges in 2011 and 2010 of
$26 million and $50 million, respectively, which included early
retirement premiums, unamortized debt issuance costs and
other miscellaneous charges in connection with early
extinguishment of debt.

Real Estate Long-Term Debt by Types and Interest Rates
(Includes Current Portion)

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS

Notes payable, unsecured; weighted
average interest rates are
approximately 4.8%, due 2013-2027

DECEMBER 31,
2012

DECEMBER 31,
2011

$109

$285

Portion due within one year

$ 69

$176

82

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

Thereafter

$ 340

$ —

$ —

$ —

$ 281

$3,566

$69

$15

$ —

$ —

$ —

$25

NOTE 14: FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

This note provides information about the fair value of our:

(cid:129)debt and
(cid:129)other financial instruments.

FAIR VALUE OF DEBT

The estimated fair values and carrying values of our long-term
debt consisted of the following:

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS

DECEMBER 31, 2012

DECEMBER 31, 2011

CARRYING
VALUE

FAIR VALUE
(LEVEL 2)

CARRYING
VALUE

FAIR VALUE
(LEVEL 2)

Long-term debt
(including current
maturities):

Forest Products

$4,182

$4,994

$4,193

$4,579

Real Estate

$ 109

$ 112

$ 285

$ 291

To estimate the fair value of long-term debt, we used the
following valuation approaches:

(cid:129)market approach — based on quoted market prices we
received for the same types and issues of our debt; or
(cid:129)income approach — based on the discounted value of the

future cash flows using market yields for the same type and
comparable issues of debt.

The inputs to these valuations are based on market data
obtained from independent sources or information derived
principally from observable market data.

The difference between the fair value and the carrying value
represents the theoretical net premium or discount we would
pay or receive to retire all debt at the measurement date.

FAIR VALUE OF OTHER FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Site Remediation

We believe that our other financial instruments, including cash,
short-term investments, receivables, and payables, have net
carrying values that approximate their fair values with only
insignificant differences. This is primarily due to:
(cid:129)the short-term nature of these instruments,
(cid:129)carrying short-term investments at expected net realizable

value and

(cid:129)the allowance for doubtful accounts.

NOTE 15: LEGAL PROCEEDINGS, COMMITMENTS AND
CONTINGENCIES

This note provides details about our:
(cid:129)legal proceedings,
(cid:129)environmental matters and
(cid:129)commitments and other contingencies.

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

We are party to legal matters generally incidental to our
business. The ultimate outcome of any legal proceeding:
(cid:129)is subject to a great many variables and
(cid:129)cannot be predicted with any degree of certainty.

However, whenever probable losses from litigation could
reasonably be determined — we believe that we have
established adequate reserves. In addition, we believe the
ultimate outcome of the legal proceedings:
(cid:129)could have a material adverse effect on our results of
operations, cash flows or financial position in any given
quarter or year; but

(cid:129)will not have a material adverse effect on our long-term
results of operations, cash flows or financial position.

2011 Claim

On April 25, 2011, a complaint was filed in the United States
District Court for the Western District of Washington on behalf
of a person alleged to be a participant in the company’s U.S.
Retirement Plan for salaried employees. The complaint alleges
violations of the Employee Retirement Security Act (ERISA) with
respect to the management of the plan’s assets and seeks
certification as a class action. The company believes that its
pension plans have been consistently managed in full
compliance with established fiduciary standards and is
vigorously contesting the claim. The company is seeking to
have the case dismissed.

ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS

Our environmental matters include:
(cid:129)site remediation and
(cid:129)asset retirement obligations.

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation and Liability Act — commonly known as the
Superfund — and similar state laws, we:
(cid:129)are a party to various proceedings related to the cleanup of

hazardous waste sites and

(cid:129)have been notified that we may be a potentially responsible
party related to the cleanup of other hazardous waste sites
for which proceedings have not yet been initiated.

Our established reserves. We have established reserves for
estimated remediation costs on the active Superfund sites and
other sites for which we are responsible. These reserves are
recorded in “Accrued liabilities” and “Other liabilities” in our
Consolidated Balance Sheet.

Changes in the Reserve for Environmental Remediation

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS

Reserve balance as of December 31, 2011

Reserve charges and adjustments, net

Payments

Reserve balance as of December 31, 2012

Total active sites as of December 31, 2012

$34

4

(6)

$32

53

We change our accrual to reflect:
(cid:129)new information on any site concerning implementation of

remediation alternatives,

(cid:129)updates on prior cost estimates and new sites and
(cid:129)costs incurred to remediate sites.
Estimates. We believe it is reasonably possible — based on
currently available information and analysis — that remediation
costs for all identified sites may exceed our reserves by up to
$95 million.

That estimate — in which those additional costs may be
incurred over several years — is the upper end of the range of
reasonably possible additional costs. The estimate:
(cid:129)is much less certain than the estimates on which our

accruals currently are based and

(cid:129)uses assumptions that are less favorable to us among the

range of reasonably possible outcomes.

In estimating our current accruals and the possible range of
additional future costs, we:
(cid:129)assumed we will not bear the entire cost of remediation of

every site,

(cid:129)took into account the ability of other potentially responsible

parties to participate and

(cid:129)considered each party’s financial condition and probable

contribution on a per-site basis.

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We have not recorded any amounts for potential recoveries
from insurance carriers.

Purchase obligations for goods or services are agreements
that:

(cid:129)are enforceable and legally binding,
(cid:129)specify all significant terms and
(cid:129)cannot be canceled without penalty.
The terms include:

(cid:129)fixed or minimum quantities to be purchased;
(cid:129)fixed, minimum or variable price provisions; and
(cid:129)an approximate timing for the transaction.
Our purchase obligations include items such as:

(cid:129)stumpage and log purchases,
(cid:129)energy and
(cid:129)other service and supply contracts.

Operating Leases

Our rent expense was:

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS

Rent expense

We have operating leases for:

2012

2011

2010

$42

$47

$55

(cid:129)various equipment — including logging equipment, lift trucks,

automobiles and office equipment;

(cid:129)office and wholesale space;
(cid:129)model homes; and
(cid:129)real estate ground lease.

Commitments

Our operating lease commitments as of December 31, 2012
were:

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS

Asset Retirement Obligations

We have obligations associated with the retirement of tangible
long-lived assets consisting primarily of reforestation
obligations related to forest management licenses in Canada
and obligations to close and cap landfills. Some of our sites
have asbestos containing materials. We have met our current
legal obligation to identify and manage these materials. In
situations where we cannot reasonably determine when
asbestos containing materials might be removed from the
sites, we have not recorded an accrual because the fair value
of the obligation cannot be reasonably estimated. These
obligations are recorded in “Accrued liabilities” and “Other
liabilities” in our Consolidated Balance Sheet.

Changes in the Reserve for Asset Retirement Obligations

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS

Reserve balance as of December 31, 2011

Reserve charges and adjustments, net

Payments

Reserve balance as of December 31, 2012

$ 65

8

(10)

$ 63

COMMITMENTS AND OTHER CONTINGENCIES

Our commitments and contingencies include:
(cid:129)guarantees of debt and performance,
(cid:129)purchase obligations for goods and services and
(cid:129)operating leases.

Guarantees

We have guaranteed the performance of the buyer/lessee of a
timberlands lease we sold in 2005. Future payments on the
lease — which expires in 2023 — are $18 million.

Our Real Estate segment has guaranteed buyer/lessee
performance on ground leases that we sold. Future payments
on the leases — which expire in 2041 — are $12 million.

Purchase Obligations

Our purchase obligations as of December 31, 2012 were:

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

DECEMBER 31,
2012

Thereafter

DECEMBER 31,
2012

$ 35

$ 27

$ 18

$ 15

$ 11

$108

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

Thereafter

84

$105

$

$

$

$

$

7

5

2

2

9

Operating lease commitments have not been reduced by
minimum sublease rental income of $62 million that is due in
future periods under noncancellable sublease agreements.
These commitments include a lease that has commitment
increases based on a consumer price index built into the
agreement. These lease commitment increases are not
included in the figures above.

NOTE 16: SHAREHOLDERS’ INTEREST

Reconciliation of Our Common Share Activity

This note provides details about:

IN THOUSANDS

(cid:129)preferred and preference shares,
(cid:129)common shares,
(cid:129)Special Dividend,
(cid:129)share-repurchase programs, and
(cid:129)cumulative other comprehensive loss.

PREFERRED AND PREFERENCE SHARES

We had no preferred or preference shares outstanding at the
end of 2012 or 2011.

However, we have authorization to issue:

(cid:129)7 million preferred shares with a par value of $1 per share

and

(cid:129)40 million preference shares with a par value of $1 per

share.

We may issue preferred or preference shares at one time or
through a series of offerings. The shares may have varying
rights and preferences that can include:

(cid:129)dividend rates,
(cid:129)redemption rights,
(cid:129)conversion terms,
(cid:129)sinking-fund provisions,
(cid:129)values in liquidation and
(cid:129)voting rights.
When issued, outstanding preferred and preference shares rank
senior to outstanding common shares. That means preferred
and preference shares would receive dividends and assets
available on liquidation before any payments are made to
common shares.

COMMON SHARES

We had 542 million shares of common stock outstanding at
year-end 2012.

The number of common shares we have outstanding changes
when:

(cid:129)new shares are issued,
(cid:129)stock options are exercised,
(cid:129)restricted stock units vest,
(cid:129)stock-equivalent units are paid out,
(cid:129)shares are tendered,
(cid:129)shares are repurchased or
(cid:129)shares are canceled.

Outstanding at beginning of year

536,425

535,976

211,359

2012

2011

2010

Stock options exercised

5,404

2,199

Issued for restricted stock units

Issued for Directors’ stock-equivalent
units

Issued as part of Special Dividend

Repurchased

523

41

—

—

540

—

133

165

—

—

324,319

(2,290)

—

Outstanding at end of year

542,393

536,425

535,976

SPECIAL DIVIDEND

To implement our decision to be taxed as a REIT, we distributed
to our shareholders our accumulated earnings and profits,
determined under federal income tax provisions, as a “Special
Dividend.” On September 1, 2010, we paid a dividend of $5.6
billion which included the Special Dividend and the regular
quarterly dividend of approximately $11 million. At the election
of each shareholder, the Special Dividend was paid in cash or
Weyerhaeuser common shares. The aggregate amount of cash
distributed was $560 million and the number of common
shares issued was approximately 324 million. Due to
differences between book and tax earnings, the amount of the
Special Dividend exceeded our book retained earnings. For
book accounting purposes, the reduction in our retained
earnings was limited to the outstanding balance of our retained
earnings at the time of distribution. More information about the
REIT conversion can be found in Note 1: Summary of Significant
Accounting Policies.

OUR SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAMS

During 2011, we repurchased 1,199,800 shares of common
stock for $20 million under the 2008 stock repurchase
program. On August 11, 2011, our Board of Directors
terminated the 2008 stock repurchase program and approved
the 2011 stock repurchase program under which we are
authorized to repurchase up to $250 million of outstanding
shares. During 2011, we repurchased 1,089,824 shares of
common stock for $17 million under the 2011 program. As of
December 31, 2012, we had remaining authorization of $233
million for future share repurchases.

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CUMULATIVE OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

The components of our cumulative other comprehensive loss
are:

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS

(cid:129)The exercise price is required to be the market price on the

date of the grant.

For restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance shares,
performance share units or other equity grants:

DECEMBER 31,
2012

DECEMBER 31,
2011

$

413

$ 411

(2,079)

(1,821)

(cid:129)An individual participant may receive a grant of up to

540,584 shares annually.

(cid:129)The maximum aggregate number of shares that may be

issued as grants is 9.2 million shares.

Foreign currency translation
adjustments

Net pension and other postretirement
benefit loss not yet recognized in
earnings

Prior service credit not yet recognized
in earnings

Unrealized gains on available-for-sale
securities

104

4

227

4

Total

$(1,558)

$(1,179)

More information about the changes in net pension and other
postretirement benefit loss not yet recognized in earnings and
prior service credit not yet recognized in earnings can be found
in Note 8: Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans.

NOTE 17: SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION

Share-based compensation expense was:
(cid:129)$37 million in 2012,
(cid:129)$25 million in 2011 and
(cid:129)$24 million in 2010.
This note provides details about:
(cid:129)our Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan,
(cid:129)how we account for share-based awards,
(cid:129)tax benefits of share-based awards,
(cid:129)types of share-based compensation and
(cid:129)unrecognized share-based compensation.

OUR LONG-TERM INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN

Our Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan (the Plan) provides
for share-based awards that include:
(cid:129)stock options,
(cid:129)stock appreciation rights,
(cid:129)restricted stock,
(cid:129)restricted stock units,
(cid:129)performance shares and
(cid:129)performance share units.
We may issue future grants of up to 11,848,635 shares under
the Plan. We also have the right to reissue forfeited and expired
grants.

For stock options and stock appreciation rights:
(cid:129)An individual participant may receive a grant of up to

1,327,093 shares in any one calendar year.

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The Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors (the
Committee) annually establishes an overall pool of stock
awards available for grants based on performance.

For stock-settled awards, we:

(cid:129)issue new stock into the marketplace and
(cid:129)generally do not repurchase shares in connection with

issuing new awards.

Our common shares would increase by approximately 38 million
shares if all share-based awards were exercised or vested.
These include:

(cid:129)all options, restricted stock units, and performance share
units outstanding at December 31, 2012 under the Plan;
(cid:129)all options outstanding at December 31, 2012 under earlier

plans; and

(cid:129)all remaining options, restricted stock units, and performance

share units that could be granted under the Plan.

HOW WE ACCOUNT FOR SHARE-BASED AWARDS

We:

(cid:129)use a fair-value-based measurement for share-based awards,

and

(cid:129)recognize the cost of share-based awards in our consolidated

financial statements.

We recognize the cost of share-based awards in our
Consolidated Statement of Operations over the required service
period — generally the period from the date of the grant to the
date when it is vested. Special situations include:

(cid:129)Awards that vest upon retirement — the required service

period ends on the date an employee is eligible for
retirement, including early retirement.

(cid:129)Awards that continue to vest following job elimination or the
sale of a business — the required service period ends on the
date the employment from the company is terminated.

In these special situations, compensation expense from share-
based awards is recognized over a period that is shorter than
the stated vesting period.

TAX BENEFITS OF SHARE-BASED AWARDS

Our total income tax benefit from share-based awards — as
recognized in our Consolidated Statement of Operations — for
the last three years was:
(cid:129)$9 million in 2012,
(cid:129)$6 million in 2011 and
(cid:129)$4 million in 2010.
Tax benefits for share-based awards are accrued as stock
compensation expense is recognized in the Consolidated
Statement of Operations. Tax benefits on share-based awards
are realized when:
(cid:129)restricted shares and restricted share units vest,
(cid:129)performance shares and performance share units vest,
(cid:129)stock options are exercised and
(cid:129)stock appreciation rights are exercised.
When actual tax benefits realized exceed the tax benefits
accrued for share-based awards, we realize an excess tax
benefit. We report the excess tax benefit as financing cash
inflows rather than operating cash inflows. We had excess tax
benefits of $5 million in 2012 and $2 million in 2011 and none
in 2010.

(cid:129)stop vesting for all other situations including early retirement

prior to age 62.

Our Accounting

We use a Black-Scholes option valuation model to estimate the
fair value of every stock option award on its grant date.

In our estimates, we use:

(cid:129)historical data — for option exercise time and employee

terminations;

(cid:129)a Monte-Carlo simulation — for how long we expect granted

options to be outstanding; and

(cid:129)the U.S. Treasury yield curve — for the risk-free rate. We use
a yield curve over a period matching the expected term of the
grant.

The expected volatility in our valuation model is based on:

(cid:129)implied volatilities from traded options on our stock,
(cid:129)historical volatility of our stock and
(cid:129)other factors.
Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Estimating Value of
Stock Options Granted

TYPES OF SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION

Our share-based compensation is in the form of:
(cid:129)stock options,
(cid:129)restricted stock units,
(cid:129)performance share units,
(cid:129)stock appreciation rights and
(cid:129)deferred compensation stock equivalent units.

STOCK OPTIONS

Stock options entitle award recipients to purchase shares of
our common stock at a fixed exercise price. We grant stock
options with an exercise price equal to the market price of our
stock on the date of the grant.

The Details

Our stock options generally:
(cid:129)vest over four years of continuous service and
(cid:129)must be exercised within 10 years of the grant date.
The vesting and post-termination vesting terms for stock
options granted in 2012, 2011 and 2010 were as follows:
(cid:129)vest ratably over 4 years;
(cid:129)vest or continue to vest in the event of death, disability or

retirement at an age of at least 62;

(cid:129)continue to vest for one year in the event of involuntary

termination when the retirement criteria for full or continued
vesting have not been met; and

Expected volatility

Expected dividends

Expected term (in years)

Risk-free rate

Weighted average grant date fair
value

2012
GRANTS

2011
GRANTS

2010
GRANTS

40.41%

38.56%

37.62%

2.94%

5.33

1.01%

2.48%

5.73

2.65%

0.51%

5.16

2.52%

$ 5.72

$ 7.54

$ 5.28

Share-based compensation expense for stock options is
generally recognized over the vesting period. There are
exceptions for stock options awarded to employees who:

(cid:129)are eligible for retirement;
(cid:129)will become eligible for retirement during the vesting period;

or

(cid:129)whose employment is terminated during the vesting period

due to job elimination or the sale of a business.

In these cases, we record the share-based compensation
expense over a required service period that is less than the
stated vesting period.

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Activity

Activity

The following table shows our option unit activity for 2012.

The following table shows our restricted stock unit activity for
2012.

WEIGHTED
AVERAGE
REMAINING
CONTRACTUAL
TERM
(IN YEARS)

AGGREGATE
INTRINSIC
VALUE (IN
MILLIONS)

OPTIONS
(IN
THOUSANDS)

WEIGHTED
AVERAGE
EXERCISE
PRICE

29,169

$22.34

1,915

(5,440)

(2,835)

$20.42

$20.59

$24.26

22,809

$22.36

4.87

$133

16,787

$24.14

3.85

$ 71

Outstanding at
December 31,
2011

Granted

Exercised

Forfeited or
expired

Outstanding at
December 31,
2012(1)

Exercisable at
December 31,
2012

(1) As of December 31, 2012, there were approximately 1.5 million stock options that had
met the requisite service period and will be released as identified in the grant terms.

RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS

Through the Plan, we award restricted stock units — grants that
entitle the holder to shares of our stock as the award vests.

The Details

Our restricted stock units granted in 2012, 2011 and 2010
generally:

(cid:129)vest ratably over four years;
(cid:129)immediately vest in the event of death while employed or

disability;

(cid:129)partially vest upon retirement at an age of at least 62 or job
elimination depending on the employment period after grant
date; and

(cid:129)will be forfeited upon termination of employment in all other

situations including early retirement prior to age 62.

Our Accounting

The fair value of our restricted stock units is the market price of
our stock on the grant date of the awards.

We generally record share-based compensation expense for
restricted stock units over the four-year vesting period.
Generally for restricted stock units that continue to vest
following the termination of employment, we record the share-
based compensation expense over a required service period
that is less than the stated vesting period.

Nonvested at December 31, 2011

Granted

Vested

Forfeited

Nonvested at December 31, 2012(1)(2)

STOCK UNITS
(IN THOUSANDS)

1,739

704

(737)

(57)

1,649

WEIGHTED
AVERAGE
GRANT-DATE
FAIR VALUE

$24.72

$20.42

$26.31

$22.54

$22.25

(1) As of December 31, 2012, there were approximately 57 thousand restricted stock units
that had met the requisite service period and will be released as identified in the grant
terms.

(2) Includes 306 thousand shares related to the Special Dividend associated with our REIT

conversion in 2010. These units will be issued as the underlying shares vest. Nonvested
units do not include any regular dividends.

Nonvested restricted stock units accrue dividends that are paid
out when restricted stock units vest. Any restricted stock units
forfeited will not receive dividends.

As restricted stock units vest, a portion of the shares awarded
is withheld to cover employee taxes. As a result, the number of
stock units vested and the number of common shares issued
will differ.

PERFORMANCE SHARE UNITS

As part of a new long-term incentive compensation strategy
intended to tie executive compensation more closely to
company performance, we granted a target number of
performance share units to executives in 2011 and 2012.
Performance share units will be paid in the form of shares of
Weyerhaeuser stock – to the extent earned through company
performance against financial goals – over a four-year vesting
period.

The Details

The final number of shares awarded will range from 0 percent
to 150 percent of each grant’s target, depending upon actual
company performance.

The ultimate number of performance share units earned is
based on two measures:

(cid:129)Weyerhaeuser’s cash flow during the first year determined

the initial number of units earned and

(cid:129)Weyerhaeuser’s relative total shareholder return (TSR)

ranking in the S&P 500 during the first two years is used to
adjust the initial number of units earned up or down by 20
percent.

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At the end of the two-year performance period and over a
further two-year vesting period, performance share units would
be paid in shares of our stock. Performance share units
granted and that are earned vest as follows:

(cid:129)units vest 50 percent, 25 percent and 25 percent on the
second, third and fourth anniversaries of the grant date,
respectively, as long as the individual remains employed by
the company;

(cid:129)units fully vest in the event the participant dies or becomes

disabled while employed;

(cid:129)a percentage of the units continue to vest upon retirement at
age 62 or older or upon job elimination, with the percentage
based on the length of time between the grant date and
termination of employment; and

(cid:129)unvested units will be forfeited upon termination of

employment for all other reasons including early retirement
prior to age 62.

Our Accounting

Since the award contains a market condition, the effect of the
market condition is reflected in the grant date fair value which
is estimated using a Monte Carlo simulation model. This model
estimates the TSR ranking of the company among the S&P 500
index over the two-year performance period. Compensation
expense is based on the estimated probable number of earned
awards and recognized over the four-year vesting period on an
accelerated basis. Generally, compensation expense would be
reversed if the performance condition is not met unless the
requisite service period has been achieved.

Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Estimating the Value
of Performance Share Units

Performance
period

Valuation date
closing stock
price

Expected
dividends

Risk-free rate

Volatility

2012 GRANTS

2011 GRANTS

1/1/2012 –12/31/2013

1/1/2011 –12/31/2012

$

20.56

$

24.32

2.92%

0.82%

0.08% – 0.32%

0.12% – 0.80%

34.86% – 34.66%

28.65% – 35.74%

Activity

The following table shows our performance share unit activity
for 2012.

2012
GRANTS (IN
THOUSANDS)

2011
GRANTS (IN
THOUSANDS)

TOTAL
GRANTS(IN
THOUSANDS)

WEIGHTED
AVERAGE
GRANT-DATE
FAIR VALUE

—

314

314

$27.30

344

—

76

420

—

(1)

81

344

(1)

157

$21.73

$27.30

$24.38

394

814

$24.38

Nonvested at
December 31,
2011

Granted at target

Forfeited

Performance
adjustment

Nonvested at
December 31,
2012(1)

(1) As of December 31, 2012, there were approximately 100 thousand performance share
units that had met the requisite service period and will be released as identified in the
grant terms.

For 2012 grants, the company exceeded the cash flow target,
resulting in an initial number of shares earned equal to 122
percent of target. The ultimate number of performance shares
earned may be adjusted when the TSR performance period is
completed. The TSR component could modify the initial number
of shares earned up or down by 20 percent.

For 2011 grants, the company exceeded the cash flow target,
resulting in an initial number of shares earned equal to 105
percent of target. Because the company’s two-year TSR ranking
was greater than the 75th percentile, the initial number of
shares granted increased by 20 percent.

No performance share units were awarded in 2010.

As performance share units vest, a portion of the shares
awarded is withheld to cover participant taxes. As a result, the
number of stock units vested and the number of common
shares issued will differ.

STOCK APPRECIATION RIGHTS

Through the Plan, we grant cash-settled stock appreciation
rights as part of certain compensation awards.

The Details

Stock appreciation rights are similar to stock options.
Employees benefit when the market price of our stock is higher
on the exercise date than it was on the date the stock
appreciation rights were granted. The differences are that the
employee:
(cid:129)receives the benefit as a cash award and
(cid:129)does not purchase the underlying stock.
The vesting conditions and exceptions are the same as for 10-
year stock options. Details are in the Stock Options section
earlier in this note.

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Stock appreciation rights are generally issued to employees
outside of the U.S.

Our Accounting

We use a Black-Scholes option-valuation model to estimate the
fair value of a stock appreciation right on its grant date and
every subsequent reporting date that the right is outstanding.
Stock appreciation rights are liability-classified awards and the
fair value is remeasured at every reporting date.

The process used to develop our valuation assumptions is the
same as for the 10-year stock options we grant. Details are in
the Stock Options section earlier in this note.

Weighted Average Assumptions Used to Re-measure Value of
Stock Appreciation Rights at Year-End

Expected volatility

Expected dividends

Expected term (in years)

Risk-free rate

Weighted average fair value

Activity

December 31, 2012

29.07%

2.44%

1.71

.27%

$

7.25

The following table shows our stock appreciation rights activity
for 2012.

RIGHTS
(IN
THOUSANDS)

WEIGHTED
AVERAGE
EXERCISE
PRICE

1,578

$22.80

AVERAGE
REMAINING
CONTRACTUAL
TERM
(IN YEARS)

AGGREGATE
INTRINSIC
VALUE (IN
MILLIONS)

Outstanding at
December 31,
2011

Granted

Exercised

Forfeited or
expired

Outstanding at
December 31,
2012

Exercisable at
December 31,
2012

52

(235)

(244)

$20.42

$19.07

$26.45

1,151

$22.67

4.64

926

$24.18

3.94

UNRECOGNIZED SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION

As of December 31, 2012, our unrecognized share-based
compensation cost for all types of share-based awards
included:

(cid:129)$42 million related to non-vested equity-classified share-
based compensation arrangements — expected to be
recognized over a weighted average period of approximately
1.8 years; and

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(cid:129)$1 million related to non-vested liability-classified stock
appreciation rights — expected to vest over a weighted
average period of approximately 1.2 years.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION STOCK EQUIVALENT UNITS

Certain employees and our Board of Directors may defer
compensation into stock-equivalent units.

The Details

The plan works differently for employees and directors.

Eligible employees:

(cid:129)may choose to defer all or part of their bonus into stock-

equivalent units;

(cid:129)may choose to defer part of their salary, except for executive

officers; and

(cid:129)receive a 15 percent premium if the deferral is for at least

five years.

Our directors:

(cid:129)receive a portion of their annual retainer fee in the form of
restricted stock units, which vest over one year and may be
deferred into stock-equivalent units;

(cid:129)may choose to defer some or all of the remainder of their

annual retainer fee into stock-equivalent units; and

(cid:129)do not receive a premium for their deferrals.
Employees and directors also choose when the deferrals will be
paid out although no deferrals may be paid until after the
separation from service of the employee or director.

Our Accounting

We settle all deferred compensation accounts in cash for our
employees. Our directors receive shares of common stock as
payment for stock-equivalent units. In addition, we credit all
stock-equivalent accounts with dividend equivalents.

$6

$4

During 2012, the directors’ deferred compensation plan was
amended to allow the directors to elect to receive payments of
amounts deferred into stock-equivalent units in cash or stock
for elections made prior to December 31, 2011. Deferrals
made beginning January 1, 2012, into stock-equivalent units
will be paid in common shares. Elections to receive these
deferred amounts in stock resulted in the issuance of 40,899
shares in 2012. The number of common shares to be issued in
the future to directors who elected common share payments is
519,281.

Stock-equivalent units are:

(cid:129)liability-classified awards and
(cid:129)re-measured to fair value at every reporting date.

The fair value of a stock-equivalent unit is equal to the market
price of our stock.

Activity

The number of stock-equivalent units outstanding in our
deferred compensation accounts was:

(cid:129)971,650 as of December 31, 2012;
(cid:129)1,021,977 as of December 31, 2011; and
(cid:129)1,027,768 as of December 31, 2010.

NOTE 18: CHARGES FOR RESTRUCTURING, CLOSURES
AND ASSET IMPAIRMENTS
Items Included in Our Restructuring, Closure and Asset
Impairment Charges

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS

Restructuring and closure charges:

2012

2011

2010

Termination benefits

$ —

$ 4

$ 22

Pension and postretirement charges

Other restructuring and closure costs

Charges for restructuring and closures

Impairments of long-lived assets and other
related charges:

Long-lived asset impairments

Real estate impairments and charges

Write-off of pre-acquisition costs and
abandoned community costs

Other assets

—

8

8

19

1

3

1

6

17

27

42

10

1

3

7

5

34

92

13

5

4

Impairment of long-lived assets and other
related charges

Total charges for restructuring and impairment
of long-lived assets

24

56

114

$32

$83

$148

RESTRUCTURING AND CLOSURES

Our restructuring and closure charges were primarily related to
various Wood Products operations we closed or curtailed and
restructuring our corporate staff functions to support achieving
our competitive performance goals.

Other restructuring and closure costs include lease termination
charges, dismantling and demolition of plant and equipment,
gain or loss on disposition of assets, environmental cleanup
costs and incremental costs to wind down operating facilities.

ASSET IMPAIRMENTS

The Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Goodwill sections of
Note 1: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies provide
details about how we account for these impairments. Additional
information can also be found in our Critical Accounting
Policies.

Long-Lived Assets

Our long-lived asset impairments were primarily related to the
following:

(cid:129)2012 — charges are primarily related to unutilized assets

held in Unallocated Items that were sold or are currently held
for sale. The fair values of the assets were determined using
significant other observable inputs (Level 2) based on market
quotes and significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) based
on discounted cash flow models.

(cid:129)2011 — charges include $29 million related to the decision
to permanently close four engineered lumber facilities in our
Wood Products segment that were previously indefinitely
closed. These facilities are located in Albany, Oregon;
Dodson, Louisiana; Pine Hill, Alabama; and Simsboro,
Louisiana. The fair values of the facilities were determined
using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) based on
liquidation values.

(cid:129)2010 — charges are primarily related to the decision to

permanently close three Wood Products facilities that were
previously indefinitely closed. These include an engineered
wood products facility in Deerwood, Minnesota, a sawmill
in Pine Hill, Alabama and an oriented strand board mill in
Wawa, Ontario. The fair values of the assets were
determined using significant other observable inputs (Level
2) based on market quotes and significant unobservable
inputs (Level 3) based on discounted cash flow models.

Real Estate Impairments and Charges

Real estate impairments relate primarily to projects or
communities held for development. Within a community that is
held for development, there may be individual homes or parcels
of land that are currently held for sale. Impairment charges
recognized as a result of adjusting individual held-for-sale
assets within a community to estimated fair value less cost to
sell are also included in the total impairment charges above.
Impairment charges also include impairments of certain assets
that were disposed of during the year. The fair values of the
assets were determined using significant other observable
inputs (Level 2) based on market quotes and significant
unobservable inputs (Level 3) based on discounted future cash
flows of the projects. We use present value techniques based
on discounting the estimated cash flows using a rate
commensurate with the inherent risk associated with the
assets and related cash flow streams.

Write-off of Pre-Acquisition Costs and Abandoned Community
Costs

In addition to owning land and residential lots, we also have
option agreements to purchase land and lots at a future date.
As of December 31, 2012, we have option agreements on
approximately 59,000 residential lots. Non-refundable option

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deposits and capitalized pre-acquisition costs associated with
these lots were $34 million as of December 31, 2012. When
the economics of a project no longer support acquisition of the
land or lots under option, we may elect not to move forward
with the acquisition. Option deposits and capitalized
engineering and related costs associated with the assets under
option may be forfeited at that time. Charges for such
forfeitures are reported as write-off of pre-acquisition costs.

NOTE 19: OTHER OPERATING INCOME, NET

(cid:129)effective income tax rate,
(cid:129)deferred tax assets and liabilities and
(cid:129)unrecognized tax benefits.
Income taxes related to discontinued operations are discussed
in Note 3: Discontinued Operations.

EARNINGS BEFORE INCOME TAXES

Domestic and Foreign Earnings (Loss) From Continuing
Operations Before Income Taxes

Other operating income, net:

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS

Domestic earnings

Foreign loss

Total

2012

2011

2010

$450

$341

$ 96

(11)

(84)

(14)

$439

$257

$ 82

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES

Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes From Continuing
Operations

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS

Current:

Federal

State

Foreign

Deferred:

Federal

State

Foreign

2012

2011

2010

$ (69)

$(73)

$

53

(11)

26

(54)

39

4

66

109

16

8

(49)

11

(11)

(13)

(13)

3

9

65

(1,180)

(69)

(8)

(1,257)

Total income tax provision (benefit)

$ 55

$(62)

$(1,192)

Included in our income tax provision for 2012 are
recomputations of prior year taxes, resulting in reclassifications
between foreign and domestic for both current and deferred
taxes as a result of final tax proceedings between countries.

(cid:129)includes both recurring and occasional income and expense

items and

(cid:129)can fluctuate from year to year.
Various Income and Expense Items Included in Other
Operating Income, Net

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS

Gain on the sale of non-strategic timberlands

$ —

$(152)

$ —

2012

2011

2010

Gain on postretirement plan amendment
(Note 8)

Gain on the sale of five short line railroads

Gain on disposition of assets

Foreign exchange (gains) losses, net

Land management income

Litigation expense, net

Other, net

Total

(103)

—

(28)

(6)

(27)

12

(28)

—

—

(17)

5

(26)

5

(27)

—

(46)

(63)

(10)

(26)

18

(36)

$(180)

$(212)

$(163)

The $152 million pretax gain on sale of non-strategic
timberlands in 2011 resulted from the sale of 82,000 acres in
southwestern Washington. Timberland exchanges and smaller
dispositions are included in our net sales and revenue and cost
of products sold.

Gain on disposition of assets in 2010 included pretax gains of
$40 million from the sale of certain British Columbia forest
licenses and associated rights.

Foreign exchange (gains) losses result from changes in
exchange rates primarily related to our Canadian operations.

Land management income includes income from recreational
activities, land permits, grazing rights, firewood sales and other
miscellaneous income related to land management activities.

NOTE 20: INCOME TAXES

This note provides details about our income taxes applicable to
continuing operations:

(cid:129)earnings before income taxes,
(cid:129)provision for income taxes,
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EFFECTIVE INCOME TAX RATE

Effective Income Tax Rate Applicable to Continuing
Operations

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS

2012

2011

2010

U.S. federal statutory income tax

$ 154

$

90

$

State income taxes, net of federal tax
benefit

6

4

29

4

REIT income not subject to federal
income tax

(94)

(80)

(37)

Foreign taxes

Federal income tax credits

Medicare Part D subsidy

Provision for unrecognized tax benefits

REIT conversion benefit

Cellulosic biofuel producer credit

Repatriation of Canadian earnings

State income tax settlement

Other, net

8

—

—

(6)

—

—

—

(10)

(3)

20

(4)

—

(7)

—

—

(76)

—

(9)

4

(4)

26

(3)

(1,064)

(149)

—

—

2

Total income tax provision (benefit)

$ 55

$ (62)

$(1,192)

Effective income tax rate

12.5%

(23.3)%

N/M*

* Not meaningful

One-Time Tax Benefits/Charges

In 2012, we recorded a tax benefit resulting from a state
income tax settlement.

produced approximately 238 million gallons of black liquor,
which did not qualify for the alternative fuel mixture credit. This
equals $240 million of potential cellulosic biofuel producer
credit at $1.01 per gallon, or $149 million net of tax, which we
recognized in 2010.

DEFERRED TAX ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

Deferred tax assets and liabilities reflect temporary differences
between pretax book income and taxable income. Deferred tax
assets represent tax benefits that have already been recorded
for book purposes but will be recorded for tax purposes in the
future. Deferred tax liabilities represent income that has been
recorded for book purposes but will be reported as taxable
income in the future.

Deferred Income Tax Assets (Liabilities) Related to
Continuing Operations by Category

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS

DECEMBER 31,
2012

DECEMBER 31,
2011

Forest Products:

Current

Noncurrent – domestic

Noncurrent – foreign

Real Estate

Net deferred tax assets

$ 65

106

83

202

$456

$ 81

(129)

36

240

$ 228

Items Included in Our Deferred Income Tax Assets (Liabilities)

In 2011, we recorded a tax benefit related to foreign tax credits
associated with the repatriation of Canadian earnings.

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS

DECEMBER 31,
2012

DECEMBER 31,
2011

As a result of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, as
modified by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act
and a change in our postretirement medical plan, it was
determined that previously recognized deferred tax assets
related to the income tax deduction for prescription drug
benefits provided to retirees and reimbursed under the
Medicare Part D subsidy would not be realized and a $32
million charge was recorded in 2010.

In 2010, we reversed certain deferred income tax liabilities,
primarily relating to temporary differences of timber assets, as
a result of our conversion to a REIT. See Note 1: Summary of
Significant Accounting Policies.

Fuel Credits

In 2010, the IRS concluded that black liquor sold or used in
2009 qualifies for the cellulosic biofuel producer credit. Black
liquor potentially qualifies for either the cellulosic biofuel
producer credit or the alternative fuel mixture credit (but not
both on the same gallon of black liquor). During 2009, we

Postretirement benefits

$ 144

$ 134

Pension

Real estate impairments

State tax credits

Net operating loss carryforwards

Cellulosic biofuel producers credit

Other

Gross deferred tax assets

Valuation allowance

Net deferred tax assets

Property, plant and equipment

Timber installment notes

Other

Deferred tax liabilities

Net deferred tax assets

521

115

59

187

240

336

1,602

(144)

1,458

(577)

(240)

(185)

(1,002)

$

456

337

141

57

162

240

369

1,440

(139)

1,301

(610)

(277)

(186)

(1,073)

$

228

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OTHER INFORMATION ABOUT OUR DEFERRED INCOME TAX
ASSETS (LIABILITIES)

Other information about our deferred income tax assets
(liabilities) include:
(cid:129)net operating loss carryforwards,
(cid:129)valuation allowances and
(cid:129)reinvestment of undistributed earnings.

Net Operating Loss Carryforwards

Our state and foreign net operating loss carryforwards as of the
end of 2012 are as follows:
(cid:129)$858 million, which expire from 2013 through 2032; and
(cid:129)$111 million, which do not expire.

Valuation Allowances

With the exception of the valuation allowance discussed below,
we believe it is more likely than not that we will have sufficient
future taxable income to realize our deferred tax assets.

Our valuation allowance on our deferred tax assets was $144
million as of the end of 2012. This primarily related to foreign
and state net operating losses and state and provincial credits.

The total changes in our valuation allowance over the last year
was a net increase of $5 million. This net increase resulted
primarily from:
(cid:129)$4 million increase due to additional foreign losses and
(cid:129)$1 million increase due to the change in expectations of

future use of state net operating loss carryforwards and state
credits.

Reinvestment of Undistributed Earnings

The balance of our foreign undistributed earnings was
approximately $22 million at the end of 2012 and has been
permanently reinvested; therefore, it is not subject to U.S.
income tax. Generally, such earnings become subject to U.S.
tax upon the remittance of dividends and under certain other
circumstances. It is not practicable to estimate the amount of
deferred tax liability on the remaining undistributed earnings.

HOW WE ACCOUNT FOR INCOME TAXES

The Income Taxes section of Note 1: Summary of Significant
Accounting Policies provides details about how we account for
our income taxes.

UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS

Unrecognized tax benefits represent potential future obligations
to taxing authorities if uncertain tax positions we have taken on
previously filed tax returns are not sustained. The total amount
of unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2012 and
2011, are $177 million and $251 million, respectively, which

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does not include related interest of $15 million and $33
million, respectively. These amounts represent the gross
amount of exposure in individual jurisdictions and do not reflect
any additional benefits expected to be realized if such positions
were not sustained, such as the federal deduction that could
be realized if an unrecognized state deduction was not
sustained.

Reconciliation of the Beginning and Ending Amount of
Unrecognized Tax Benefits

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS

Balance at beginning of year

$251

$180

DECEMBER 31,
2012

DECEMBER 31,
2011

Additions based on tax positions
related to current year

Additions for tax positions of prior
years

Reductions for tax positions of prior
years

Foreign currency translation

Settlements

Lapse of statute

—

2

(21)

—

(53)

(2)

1

91

(11)

(2)

(2)

(6)

Balance at end of year

$177

$251

The net liability recorded in our Consolidated Balance Sheet
related to unrecognized tax benefits was $185 million as of
December 31, 2012, and $24 million as of December 31,
2011, which includes interest of $15 million and $33 million
respectively, net of payments made in advance of settlements.

The net liability recorded for tax positions across all
jurisdictions that, if sustained, would affect our effective tax
rate was $159 million as of December 31, 2012, and $140
million as of December 31, 2011, which includes interest of
$15 million and $33 million, respectively.

During third quarter 2012, as a result of reaching agreements
with taxing authorities, we reduced our unrecognized tax
benefits. This led to reclasses between our long-term tax
receivables and payables and reduced our tax provision by $7
million.

In accordance with our accounting policy, we accrue interest
and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a
component of income tax expense.

As of December 31, 2012, our 2008–2010 federal income tax
returns are under exam. We are undergoing examination in
various state and foreign jurisdictions for the 2005–2010 tax
years. We expect that the outcome of any examination will not
have a material effect on our consolidated financial
statements; however, audit outcomes and the timing of audit
settlements are subject to significant uncertainty.

LONG-LIVED ASSETS

Our long-lived assets — used in the generation of revenues in
the different geographical areas — are nearly all in the U.S. and
Canada. Our long-lived assets include:

(cid:129)goodwill,
(cid:129)timber and timberlands and
(cid:129)property and equipment, including construction in progress.

Long-Lived Assets by Geographic Area

FOR THE THREE-YEAR PERIOD ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012
(DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS)

Long-lived assets:

U.S.

Canada

Other foreign countries

2012

2011

2010

$5,510

$5,682

$5,946

728

672

745

637

827

642

Total

$6,910

$7,064

$7,415

In the next 12 months, we estimate a decrease of up to $1
million in unrecognized tax benefits on several individually
insignificant tax positions due to the lapse of applicable
statutes of limitation in multiple jurisdictions.

NOTE 21: GEOGRAPHIC AREAS

This note provides selected key financial data according to the
geographical locations of our customers. The selected key
financial data includes:

(cid:129)sales to and revenues from unaffiliated customers,
(cid:129)export sales from the U.S., and
(cid:129)long-lived assets.

SALES AND REVENUES

Our sales to and revenues from unaffiliated customers outside
the U.S. are primarily to customers in Canada, China, Japan
and Europe. Our export sales from the U.S. include:

(cid:129)pulp, liquid packaging board, logs, lumber and wood chips to

Japan;

(cid:129)pulp, logs and lumber to other Pacific Rim countries; and
(cid:129)pulp to Europe.
Sales and Revenues by Geographic Area

FOR THE THREE-YEAR PERIOD ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012
(DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS)

Sales to and revenues from
unaffiliated customers:

U.S.

Japan

Europe

China

Canada

South America

Other foreign countries

2012

2011

2010

$4,937

$4,008

$3,965

639

300

360

302

74

447

640

331

446

271

75

445

621

325

312

269

70

392

Total

$7,059

$6,216

$5,954

Export sales from the U.S.:

Japan

China

Other

Total

$ 583

$ 581

$ 548

329

770

389

805

274

788

$1,682

$1,775

$1,610

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NOTE 22: SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (unaudited)

Quarterly financial data provides a review of our results and performance throughout the year. Our earnings per share for the full
year do not always equal the sum of the four quarterly earnings-per share amounts because of common share activity during the
year.

Key Quarterly Financial Data for the Last Two Years

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS EXCEPT PER-SHARE FIGURES

2012:

Net sales and revenues

Operating income

Earnings from continuing operations before income
taxes

Net earnings

Net earnings attributable to Weyerhaeuser common
shareholders

Basic net earnings per share attributable to
Weyerhaeuser common shareholders

Diluted net earnings per share attributable to
Weyerhaeuser common shareholders

Dividends paid per share

Market prices — high/low

2011:

Net sales and revenues

Operating income

Earnings from continuing operations before
income taxes

Net earnings

Net earnings attributable to Weyerhaeuser
common shareholders

Basic net earnings per share attributable to
Weyerhaeuser common shareholders

Diluted net earnings per share attributable to
Weyerhaeuser common shareholders

Dividends paid per share

Market prices — high/low

First
Quarter

1,494

101

26

41

41

0.08

0.08

0.15

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

Second
Quarter

1,793

176

101

84

84

0.16

0.16

0.15

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

Third
Quarter

1,772

202

130

117

117

0.22

0.22

0.15

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

Fourth
Quarter

2,000

256

182

142

143

0.26

0.26

0.17

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

Full Year

7,059

735

439

384

385

0.71

0.71

0.62

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$22.28 - $ 18.78

$22.36 - $18.69

$27.15 - $22.16

$28.52 - $24.99

$28.52 - $18.69

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

1,422

236

154

99

99

0.18

0.18

0.15

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

1,610

127

19

10

10

0.02

0.02

0.15

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

1,569

100

29

157

157

0.29

0.29

0.15

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

1,615

131

55

65

65

0.12

0.12

0.15

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

6,216

594

257

331

331

0.62

0.61

0.60

$ 25.20 - $19.55

$25.14 - $20.01

$22.57 - $15.55

$18.88 - $15.25

$25.20 - $15.25

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MANAGEMENT’S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL
OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining
adequate internal control over financial reporting as is defined
in the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 rules.
Management, under our supervision, conducted an evaluation
of the effectiveness of the company’s internal control over
financial reporting based on the framework in Internal
Control — Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).
Based on our evaluation under the framework in Internal
Control — Integrated Framework, management concluded that
the company’s internal control over financial reporting was
effective as of December 31, 2012. The effectiveness of the
company’s internal control over financial reporting as of
December 31, 2012, has been audited by KPMG LLP, an
independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in
their report, which is included herein.

/s/ DANIEL S. FULTON

Daniel S. Fulton
President and Chief Executive Officer

Dated: February 19, 2013

/s/ PATRICIA M. BEDIENT

Patricia M. Bedient
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Dated: February 19, 2013

CHANGES IN AND
DISAGREEMENTS WITH
ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING
AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
Not applicable.

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

EVALUATION OF DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND
PROCEDURES

The company’s principal executive officer and principal financial
officer have evaluated the effectiveness of the company’s
disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period
covered by this annual report on Form 10-K. Disclosure controls
are controls and other procedures that are designed to ensure
that information required to be disclosed in the reports filed or
submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed,
summarized and reported within the time periods specified in
the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) rules and
forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without
limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that
information required to be disclosed by an issuer in the reports
that it files or submits under the Act is accumulated and
communicated to the issuer’s management, including its
principal executive and principal financial officers, to allow
timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Based on their evaluation, the company’s principal executive
officer and principal financial officer have concluded that the
company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective to
ensure that information required to be disclosed complies with
the SEC’s rules and forms.

CHANGES IN INTERNAL CONTROL

No changes occurred in the company’s internal control over
financial reporting during the period that have materially
affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the
company’s internal control over financial reporting.

The company has submitted to the New York Stock Exchange a
certification that it is in compliance with the listing standards of
the New York Stock Exchange.

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

The Board of Directors and Shareholders
Weyerhaeuser Company:

We have audited Weyerhaeuser Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2012, based on criteria
established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway
Commission (COSO). Weyerhaeuser Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial
reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying
Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s
internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).
Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal
control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal
control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and
operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures
as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the
reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that
(1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions
of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit
preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and
expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the
company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or
disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also,
projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate
because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

In our opinion, Weyerhaeuser Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of
December 31, 2012, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the
consolidated balance sheets of Weyerhaeuser Company and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, and the related
consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income, cash flows, and changes in equity for each of the years in the
three-year period ended December 31, 2012, and our report dated February 19, 2013 expressed an unqualified opinion on those
consolidated financial statements.

/s/ KPMG LLP

Seattle, Washington
February 19, 2013

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DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS
Information with respect to directors of the company included in
the Notice of 2013 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and Proxy
Statement for the company’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders
to be held April 11, 2013 under the headings “Nominees for
Election — Terms Expire in 2014” and “Board of Directors and
Committee Information” is incorporated herein by reference.
Information with regard to executive officers of the company
contained in the Notice of 2013 Annual Meeting of
Shareholders and Proxy Statement for the company’s Annual
Meeting of Shareholders to be held April 11, 2013, under
headings “Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting
Compliance,” and “Potential Payment upon Termination or
Change in Control — Change in Control,” and “ — Severance”
is incorporated herein by reference.

DIRECTORS

Debra A. Cafaro, 55, a director of the
Company since 2007, has been chairman
and chief executive officer of Ventas, Inc.
(health care real estate investment trust)
since 2010. She served as its chairman,
president and chief executive officer from
2003 to 2010; as its president and chief
executive officer from 1999 when she joined the company until
2003, and has been a director of the company since 1999.
She served as president and director of Ambassador
Apartments, Inc. (real estate investment trust) from 1997 until
1998 when it merged with AIMCO. She was a director of GGP,
Inc. (real estate investment trust) from March 2010 to
November 2010. She is former chair of NAREIT (National
Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts) and a director of
the Real Estate Roundtable, World Business Chicago (not-for-
profit economic development corporation) and a Trustee of the
Ravinia Festival Association in Chicago. She has extensive REIT
executive experience, with strong skills in real estate and
corporate finance, strategic planning and public company
executive compensation.

Mark A. Emmert, 60, a director of the
Company since 2008, has been President
of the National Collegiate Athletic
Association since October 2010. He
served as President of the University of
Washington in Seattle, Washington, from
2004 to 2010; as Chancellor of Louisiana

State University from 1999 to 2004; and Chancellor and
Provost of the University of Connecticut from 1994 to 1999.
Prior to 1994, he was Provost and Vice President for Academic
Affairs at Montana State University and held faculty and
administrative positions at the University of Colorado. He also
is a director of Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. and
Omnicare, Inc. He is a Life Member of the Council on Foreign
Relations and is a Fellow of the National Academy of Public
Administration. He has also been a Fullbright Fellow, a Fellow of
the American Council on Education and served on many non-
profit boards. He is an experienced leader of major
organizations, with strong skills in government and international
relations, and strategic planning.

Daniel S. Fulton, 64, was elected chief
executive officer and a member of the
Board of Directors in 2008. He has been
president of Weyerhaeuser Company since
2008. From 2001 until 2008 he was
president and chief executive officer of
Weyerhaeuser Real Estate Company, a

wholly owned subsidiary of Weyerhaeuser Company. In January
2004 he was named to Weyerhaeuser’s senior management
team. Mr. Fulton is the past chair of the Policy Advisory Board
of the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University.
He is on the Board of NAREIT (the National Association of Real
Estate Investment Trusts). He is chair of the Washington
Roundtable, a member of the Business Roundtable (BRT) and
chair of the BRT Housing Subcommittee. He is a member of the
Advisory Board for the Foster School of Business at the
University of Washington. He has a strong executive
background in real estate and corporate finance, with extensive
experience managing capital intensive operations, international
operations and strategic planning.

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Doyle R. Simons, 49, was appointed a
director of the Company in June 2012. He
served as chairman and chief executive
officer of Temple-Inland, Inc. (forest
products) from 2008 until February 2012
when it was acquired by International
Paper Company. Previously, he held

various management positions with Temple-Inland, including
executive vice president from 2005 through 2007 and chief
administrative officer from 2003 to 2005. Prior to joining the
company in 1992, he practiced real estate and banking law
with Hutcheson and Grundy, L.L.P. He also serves on the Board
of Fiserv, Inc.; and is a member of the Board of Visitors for the
University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, and the
Baylor University Hankamer School of Business Advisory Borad;
and serves on the Advisory Councils of the College of Natural
Sciences and the Texas Memorial Museum at The University of
Texas at Austin. He has extensive experience in managing
forest products companies and capital intensive industries,
with strong skills in real estate development, corporate finance,
executive compensation, and strategic planning.

Richard H. Sinkfield, 70, a director of the
Company since 1993, is a senior partner
in the law firm of Rogers & Hardin in
Atlanta, Georgia, and has been a partner
in the firm since 1976. He is a Trustee of
Vanderbilt University and a member of the
Advisory Board of the Georgia Appleseed

Center for Law and Justice. He was a director of United Auto
Group, Inc. (automobile retailer) from 1993 to 1999 and its
executive vice president and chief administrative officer from
1997 to 1999. He was a director of Central Parking Corporation
from 2000 to February 2005. He is a former director of the
Metropolitan Atlanta Community Foundation, Inc. and the Atlanta
College of Art, a former member of the Executive Board of the
Atlanta Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America; and was a
member of the Board of Directors of the State Bar of Georgia
from 1990 to 1998. He has extensive experience in corporate
and securities laws and corporate governance matters.

John I. Kieckhefer, 68, a director of the
Company since 1990, has been president
of Kieckhefer Associates, Inc. (investment
and trust management) since 1989, and
was senior vice president prior to that
time. He has been engaged in commercial
cattle operations since 1967 and is a
trustee of J.W. Kieckhefer Foundation, an Arizona charitable
trust. He has a strong background in business and finance,
with extensive experience in public company executive
compensation.

Wayne W. Murdy, 68, a director of the
Company since 2009, held various
management positions with Newmont
Mining Corporation (international mining)
from 1992 until his retirement in 2007,
including Chairman of the Board from 2002
to December 2007 and Chief Executive

Officer from 2001 to June 2007. Before joining Newmont Mining,
Mr. Murdy spent 15 years serving in senior financial positions in
the oil and gas industry, including positions with Apache
Corporation and Getty Oil Company. He also is a director of BHP
Billiton Limited and BHP Billiton Plc. He is a trustee of the Denver
Art Museum and The Papal Foundation, a member of the Advisory
Councils for the College of Engineering at the University of Notre
Dame and the Daniels Business School at the University of
Denver. He has extensive executive experience in leading natural
resources companies and managing capital-intensive industry
operations, with strong skills in corporate finance and accounting,
international operations, strategic planning and public company
executive compensation.

Nicole W. Piasecki, 50, a director of the
Company since 2003, is executive vice
president Business Development and
Strategic Integration for Boeing Commercial
Airlines. Previously, she served as president
of Boeing Japan from 2006 to 2010,
executive vice president of Business
Strategy & Marketing for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, The
Boeing Company, from 2003 to 2006; was vice president of
Commercial Airplanes Sales, Leasing Companies from 2000 until
January 2003; and served in various positions in engineering,
sales, marketing, and business strategy for the Commercial
Aircraft Group from 1991. She is a Director on the Seattle Branch
Board of Directors for the Federal Reserve Bank; a Trustee of
Seattle University in Seattle, Washington; and a former member of
the Board of Governors, Tokyo, of the American Chamber of
Commerce of Japan and the Federal Aviation’s Management
Advisory Council. She has extensive executive experience in
capital intensive industries, sales and marketing, strategic
planning and international operations and relations.

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D. Michael Steuert, 64, a director of the
Company since October 2004, was senior
vice president and chief financial officer
for Fluor Corporation (engineering and
construction) from 2001 until his
retirement in 2012. He served as senior
vice president and chief financial officer at

Litton Industries Inc. (defense electronics, ship construction
and electronic technologies) from 1999 to 2001 and as a
senior officer and chief financial officer of GenCorp Inc.
(aerospace, propulsion systems, vehicle sealing systems,
chemicals and real estate) from 1990 to 1999. He also serves
as Trustee of Prologis, is a director of Kurion, Inc., and was
formerly a member of the National Financial Executives Institute
and the Carnegie Mellon Council on finance. He has extensive
executive experience in corporate finance and accounting,
managing capital intensive industry operations, natural
resources development and strategic planning.

Kim Williams, 57, a director of the
Company since 2006, was senior vice
president and associate director of global
industry research for Wellington
Management Company LLP (investment
management) from 2001 to 2005, was
elected a partner effective January 1995
and held various management positions with Wellington from
1986 to 2001. Prior to joining Wellington, she served as vice
president, industry analyst for Loomis, Sayles & Co., Inc
(investment management) from 1982 to 1986. She is also a
director of E.W. Scripps Company, MicroVest and Xcel Energy
Inc. She is a member of the Overseer Committee of Brigham
and Women’s Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts and a
Trustee of Concord Academy, Concord, Massachusetts. She
has extensive experience in corporate finance, strategic
planning and international operations.

Charles R. Williamson, 64, a director of
the company since 2004 and chairman of
the Board since 2009, was the executive
vice president of Chevron Corporation
(international oil company) from August
2005 until his retirement December 1,
2005. He was chairman and chief

executive officer of Unocal Corporation (oil and natural gas)
until its acquisition by Chevron Corporation in 2005. He served
as Unocal Corporation’s executive vice president, International
Energy Operations from 1999 to 2000; group vice president,
Asia Operations from 1998 to 1999; group vice president,
International Operations from 1996 to 1997; and held
numerous management jobs including positions in the United
Kingdom, Thailand and the Netherlands after joining Unocal in
1977. He was a director of Unocal Corporation and former
Chairman of the US-ASEAN Business Council. He is also a
director and chairman of the Board of Talisman Energy Inc. and
a director of PACCAR Inc. He has extensive experience in
corporate finance, management of capital intensive operations,
development of natural resources, technology, international
operations, strategic planning and public company executive
compensation.

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

Patricia M. Bedient, 59, has been
executive vice president and chief financial
officer since 2007. She was senior vice
president, Finance and Strategic Planning,
from February 2006 to 2007. She served
as vice president, Strategic Planning, from
2003, when she joined the company, to

2006. Prior to joining the company, she was a partner with
Arthur Andersen LLP (Independent Accountant) from 1987 to
2002 and served as the managing partner for the Seattle office
and as the partner in charge of the firm’s forest products
practice from 1999 to 2002. She is on the Board of Directors
for Alaska Air Group and also serves as a Board member of
Overlake Hospital Medical Center. She is a CPA and member of
the American Institute of CPAs.

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Lawrence B. Burrows, 60, has been senior
vice president, Wood Products, since
October 1, 2010. Prior to becoming senior
vice president Wood Products, Mr. Burrows
served as president of Weyerhaeuser Real
Estate Company, a subsidiary of the
company, from 2008 to 2010. He was

Daniel S. Fulton, 64, was elected chief
executive officer and a member of the
Board of Directors in 2008. He has been
president of Weyerhaeuser Company since
2008. From 2001 until 2008 he was
president and chief executive officer of
Weyerhaeuser Real Estate Company, a

president of Winchester Homes Inc., a subsidiary of the company,
from 2003 to 2008; its executive vice president from 1998 to
2003; and held various leadership positions at Winchester
Homes from 1989, when he joined the company, until 1998. Prior
to joining the company, he held numerous positions with real
estate consulting and development companies.

Srinivasan Chandrasekaran, 63, has been
senior vice president, Cellulose Fibers,
since 2006. He was vice president,
Manufacturing, Cellulose Fibers, from 2005
to 2006; vice president and mill manager at
the Kamloops, British Columbia, cellulose
fiber mill from 2003 to 2005; and vice

president and mill manager at the Kingsport, Tennessee, paper
mill from 2002 to 2003. He joined Weyerhaeuser in 2002 with
the company’s acquisition of Willamette Industries Inc., where he
served in a number of leadership positions.

Miles P. Drake, 63, has been senior vice
president, Research and Development,
and chief technology officer since 2006
when he joined the company. He was vice
president, research and development and
chief technology officer of Air Products and
Chemicals Inc. (Industrial Gases) from

2001 until October 2006 and held numerous other leadership
positions with Air Products and Chemicals Inc. from 1986 until
2001.

wholly owned subsidiary of Weyerhaeuser Company. In January
2004 he was named to Weyerhaeuser’s senior management
team. Mr. Fulton is the past chair of the Policy Advisory Board of
the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University. He is
on the Board of NAREIT (the National Association of Real Estate
Investment Trusts). He is chair of the Washington Roundtable, a
member of the Business Roundtable (BRT) and chair of the BRT
Housing Subcommittee. He is a member of the Advisory Board for
the Foster School of Business at the University of Washington. He
has a strong executive background in real estate and corporate
finance, with extensive experience managing capital intensive
operations, international operations and strategic planning.

Thomas F. Gideon, 61, has been
executive vice president Timberlands,
since October 1, 2010. Prior to becoming
executive vice president Timberlands,
Mr. Gideon served as executive vice
president, Forest Products, from 2008 to
2010; and as senior vice president,

Containerboard, Packaging and Recycling, from 2007 until its
disposition in 2008. He was senior vice president,
Timberlands, from 2005 to 2007; vice president, Western
Timberlands, from 2003 to 2005; and director of Sales and
Marketing for Western Timberlands from 1998 to 2003. He
joined Weyerhaeuser in 1978 and held numerous human
resources and sales management positions in Wood Products
before moving into Western Timberlands in 1996.

John A. Hooper, 58, has been senior vice
president, Human Resources, since July
2008. He was vice president, Human
Resources Operations, from 2006 to
2008; Human Resources director from
2003 to 2006; and strategic projects
consultant from 2001, when he joined the

company, until 2003. Prior to joining the company, he was a
management consultant specializing in leadership
effectiveness, human resources strategy and change
management from 1986 to 2001. From 1979 to 1986, he held
leadership positions in Eaton Corp. (diversified power
management) and Tektronix (testing and measurement
equipment).

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Sandy D. McDade, 61, has been senior
vice president and general counsel since
September 2006. He was senior vice
president, Industrial Wood Products and
International, from 2005 to 2006; senior
vice president, Canada, from 2003 to
2005; vice president, Strategic Planning,

from 2000 to 2003; and corporate secretary from 1993 to
2000. He joined Weyerhaeuser in 1980 and worked as a
corporate and transaction lawyer until 2000.

Peter M. Orser, 56, has been president,
Weyerhaeuser Real Estate Company, a
subsidiary of the company, since
October 1, 2010. Prior to becoming
president, Weyerhaeuser Real Estate
Company, Mr. Orser was president,
Quadrant Corporation, a subsidiary of the

company, from 2003 to 2010. He was executive vice president,
Quadrant Corporation, from 2001 to 2003; residential senior
vice president, Quadrant Corporation, from 1996 to 2001; vice
president, Community Development, from 1992 to 1995; and
held various leadership positions with Quadrant Corporation
from 1987, when he joined the company, to 1992.

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AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT

As of December 31, 2012, the Audit Committee of the Board of
Directors consisted of Mark A. Emmert, John I. Kieckhefer,
D. Michael Steuert and Kim Williams. Each member is
independent as defined under the New York Stock Exchange
rules. The Board of Directors has determined that each Audit
Committee member has sufficient knowledge in financial and
accounting matters to serve on the Committee and that
Mr. Steuert is an “audit committee financial expert” as defined
by SEC rules.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE MATTERS

CODE OF ETHICS

The company has adopted a code of ethics that applies to all
employees, including the principal executive officer, principal
financial officer and principal accounting officer. A copy is
incorporated in the exhibits to this 10-K by reference and is
available on the company’s website at www.weyerhaeuser.com.
A copy of the code of ethics is available free of charge upon
written request to Claire S. Grace, Corporate Secretary,
Weyerhaeuser Company, P.O. Box 9777, Federal Way, WA
98063-9777, or by e-mail at
CorporateSecretary@Weyerhaeuser.com.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE GUIDELINES

The company has adopted corporate governance guidelines.
The company’s corporate governance guidelines are available
on the company’s website at www.weyerhaeuser.com. Paper
copies may be obtained by written request to Claire S. Grace,
Corporate Secretary, Weyerhaeuser Company, P.O. Box 9777,
Federal Way, WA 98063-9777, or by e-mail at
CorporateSecretary@Weyerhaeuser.com.

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EXECUTIVE AND DIRECTOR
COMPENSATION
Information with respect to executive and director
compensation contained in the Notice of 2013 Annual Meeting
of Shareholders and Proxy Statement for the company’s Annual
Meeting of Shareholders to be held April 11, 2013, under the
headings “Board of Directors and Committee Information —
Directors’ Compensation,” “Compensation Discussion and
Analysis,” “Compensation Committee Report,” “Compensation
Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation,” “Summary
Compensation Table,” “Grants of Plan-Based Awards,”
“Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year Year-End,” “Options
Exercise in Fiscal 2012,” “Pension Benefits,” “Nonqualified
Deferred Compensation,” and “Potential Payments Upon
Termination or Change of Control” is incorporated herein by
reference.

SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF
CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS
AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED
STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
Information with respect to security ownership of certain
beneficial owners and management contained in the Notice of
2013 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and Proxy Statement for
the company’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held
April 11, 2013, under the heading “Beneficial Ownership of
Common Shares” is incorporated herein by reference.

CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND
RELATED TRANSACTIONS
Information with regard to certain relationships and related
transactions contained in the Notice of 2013 Annual Meeting of
Shareholders and Proxy Statement for the company’s Annual
Meeting of Shareholders to be held April 11, 2013, under the
headings “Review, Approval or Ratification of Transactions with
Related Persons” and “Board of Directors and Committee
Information” is incorporated herein by reference.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES
AND SERVICES
Information with respect to principal accounting fees and
services in the Notice of 2013 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
and Proxy Statement for the company’s Annual Meeting of
Shareholders to be held April 11, 2013, under the heading
“Relationships with Independent Registered Public Accounting
Firm” is incorporated herein by reference.

EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
All financial statement schedules have been omitted because they are not applicable or the required information is included in the
consolidated financial statements, or the notes thereto, in Financial Statements and Supplementary Data above.

EXHIBITS

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(i)

Articles of Incorporation (incorporated by reference to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
May 6, 2011 — Commission File Number 1-4825)

(ii) Bylaws (incorporated by reference to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission May 6, 2011 —

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Material Contracts

Commission File Number 1-4825)

(a) Form of Executive Change of Control Agreement (incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission

January 4, 2012 — Commission File Number 1-4825)

(b) Form of Executive Severance Agreement (incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission January

4, 2012 — Commission File Number 1-4825)

(c) Weyerhaeuser Company 2013 Long-Term Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange

Commission February 19, 2013 — Commission File Number 1-4825)

(d) Form of Weyerhaeuser Company 2004 Long-Term Incentive Plan Stock Option Agreement (incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed with

the Securities and Exchange Commission February 11, 2013 — Commission File Number 1-4825)

(e) Form of Weyerhaeuser Company 2004 Long-Term Incentive Plan Performance Plan Award Agreement (incorporated by reference to Form 8-K

(f)

filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission February 11, 2013 — Commission File Number 1-4825)
Form of Weyerhaeuser Company 2004 Long-Term Incentive Plan Restricted Stock Award Terms and Conditions (incorporated by reference to
Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission February 11, 2013 — Commission File Number 1-4825

(g) Description of Weyerhaeuser Company Director Compensation Program (incorporated by reference to Current Report on Form 8-K filed with

the Securities and Exchange Commission February 12, 2013 — Commission File Number 1-4825)

(h) Weyerhaeuser Company Annual Incentive Plan for Salaried Employees (incorporated by reference to 2010 Form 10-K filed with the

Securities and Exchange Commission February 25, 2010 — Commission File Number 1-4825)

(i) Weyerhaeuser Company Deferred Compensation Plan (incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange

Commission December 29, 2010 — Commission File Number 1-4825)

(j) Weyerhaeuser Company Salaried Employees Supplemental Retirement Plan (incorporated by reference to 2004 Form 10-K filed with the

Securities and Exchange Commission January 27, 2009 — Commission File Number 1-4825)

(k) Amended and Restated 2011 Fee Deferral Plan for Directors of Weyerhaeuser Company (incorporated by reference to Current Report on

(l)

Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission January 4, 2012 — Commission File Number 1-4825)
Amendment to Fee Deferral Plan for Directors of Weyerhaeuser Company (Amended and Restated Effective December 31, 2010)
(incorporated by reference to Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission January 4, 2012 —
Commission File Number 1-4825)

(m) Fee Deferral Plan for Directors of Weyerhaeuser Company (Amended and Restated Effective December 31, 2010)(incorporated by reference
to Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission December 29, 1010 — Commission File Number 1-
4825)

(n) Weyerhaeuser Real Estate Company Management Short-Term Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed with the Securities

and Exchange Commission February 9, 2010 — Commission File Number 1-4825)

(o) Weyerhaeuser Real Estate Company Management Long-Term Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed with the Securities

and Exchange Commission February 9, 2010 — Commission File Number 1-4825)

(p) Revolving Credit Facility Agreement, dated as of June 2, 2011, among Weyerhaeuser Company, Weyerhaeuser Real Estate Company, the
Lenders, Swing-Line Banks and Initial Fronting Banks named therein, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as administrative agent, Citibank, N.A.,
as syndication agent, PNC Bank, N.A., Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., and The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd., as documentation agents, and
Co Bank ABC, as co-documentation agent.

Statements regarding computation of ratios

Code of Business Conduct and Ethics (incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission April 20,
2010 — Commission File Number 1-4825)

Subsidiaries of the Registrant

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended

Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18
of the United States Code (18 U.S.C. 1350)

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this
report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized February 19, 2013.

WEYERHAEUSER COMPANY

/s/ DANIEL S. FULTON

Daniel S. Fulton
President and Chief Executive Officer

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons
on behalf of the registrant in the capacities indicated February 19, 2013.

/S/ NICOLE W. PIASECKI

Nicole W. Piasecki
Director

/S/ DOYLE R. SIMONS

Doyle R. Simons
Director

/S/ RICHARD H. SINKFIELD

Richard H. Sinkfield
Director

/S/ D. MICHAEL STEUERT

D. Michael Steuert
Director

/S/ KIM WILLIAMS

Kim Williams
Director

/S/ CHARLES R. WILLIAMSON

Charles R. Williamson
Chairman of the Board and Director

/S/ DANIEL S. FULTON

Daniel S. Fulton
Principal Executive Officer
and Director

/S/ PATRICIA M. BEDIENT

Patricia M. Bedient
Principal Financial Officer

/S/ JERALD W. RICHARDS

Jerald W. Richards
Principal Accounting Officer

/S/ DEBRA A. CAFARO

Debra A. Cafaro
Director

/S/ MARK A. EMMERT

Mark A. Emmert
Director

/S/ JOHN I. KIECKHEFER

John I. Kieckhefer
Director

/S/ WAYNE W. MURDY

Wayne W. Murdy
Director

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CERTIFICATIONS
EXHIBIT 31

Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)
Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

I, Daniel S. Fulton, certify that:
1.
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact

I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Weyerhaeuser Company.

necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not
misleading with respect to the period covered by this report.

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all
material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods
presented in this report.
The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and
procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as
defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
a)

4.

designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed
under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated
subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is
being prepared;
designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be
designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the
preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our
conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by
this report based on such evaluation; and
disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the
registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has
materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

b)

c)

d)

5.

The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over
financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the Audit Committee of the registrant’s Board of Directors (or persons
performing the equivalent functions):
a)

all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting
which that are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report
financial information; and
any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the
registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

b)

Date: February 19, 2013

/S/ DANIEL S. FULTON

Daniel S. Fulton
President and Chief Executive Officer

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I, Patricia M. Bedient, certify that:
1.
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact

I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Weyerhaeuser Company.

necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not
misleading with respect to the period covered by this report.

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all
material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods
presented in this report.
The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and
procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as
defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
a)

4.

designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed
under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated
subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is
being prepared;
designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be
designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the
preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our
conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by
this report based on such evaluation; and
disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the
registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has
materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

b)

c)

d)

The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over
financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the Audit Committee of the registrant’s Board of Directors (or persons
performing the equivalent functions):
a)

all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting
which that are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report
financial information; and
any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the
registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

b)

Date: February 19, 2013

/S/ PATRICIA M. BEDIENT

Patricia M. Bedient
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

5.

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EXHIBIT 32

Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b)
Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and
Section 1350, Chapter 63 of Title 18, United States Code

Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Section 1350, Chapter 63 of Title 18, United States
Code, each of the undersigned officers of Weyerhaeuser Company, a Washington corporation (the “Company”), hereby certifies
that:

The Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K dated February 19, 2013 (the “Form 10-K”) fully complies with the requirements of
Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and information contained in the Form 10-K fairly presents, in all
material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

/S/ DANIEL S. FULTON

Daniel S. Fulton
President and Chief Executive Officer

Dated: February 19, 2013

/S/ PATRICIA M. BEDIENT

Patricia M. Bedient
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Dated: February 19, 2013

The foregoing certification is being furnished solely pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and
Section 1350, Chapter 63 of Title 18, United States Code and is not being filed as part of the Form 10-K or as a separate
disclosure document.

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WEYERHAEUSER
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

DANIEL S. FULTON
President and Chief Executive Officer,
Weyerhaeuser Company

PATRICIA M. BEDIENT
Executive Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer

LAWRENCE B. BURROWS
Senior Vice President, Wood Products

SRINIVASAN CHANDRASEKARAN
Senior Vice President, Cellulose Fibers

MILES P. DRAKE
Senior Vice President,
Research and Development and
Chief Technology Officer

THOMAS F. GIDEON
Executive Vice President, Timberlands

JOHN A. HOOPER
Senior Vice President, Human Resources

SANDY D. McDADE
Senior Vice President and General Counsel

PETER M. ORSER
President, Weyerhaeuser Real Estate Company

WEYERHAEUSER OFFICERS

CHRISTINE A. DEAN
Vice President, Global Timberlands Technology

ANNE E. GIARDINI
President, Weyerhaeuser Company Ltd.

DAVID L. GODWIN
Vice President, Minerals and
Energy Products

CLAIRE S. GRACE
Vice President, Corporate Secretary and
Assistant General Counsel

CARLOS J. GUILHERME
Vice President, Engineered Lumber Products

JEANNE M. HILLMAN
Vice President and
Controller—Operations

FLOYD W. HOLDER
President, Trendmaker Homes

RHONDA D. HUNTER
Vice President, Southern Timberlands

NATHAN R. JORGENSEN
Vice President, Distribution

SARA S. KENDALL
Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Sustainability

KENNETH C. KRIVANEC
President, Quadrant Corporation

KATHRYN F. McAULEY
Vice President, Investor Relations

MICHAEL V. McGEE
President, Pardee Homes

JEFFREY W. NITTA
Vice President and Treasurer

SCOTT C. OLSON
Vice President, Land Adjustment Program

CATHERINE L. PHILLIPS
Vice President, Sustainable Forests and
Products

JERALD W. RICHARDS
Chief Accounting Officer

MARVIN R. RISCO
President, Weyerhaeuser Solutions

ELIZABETH W. SEATON
Vice President, Strategic Planning

ALAN E. SHAPIRO
President, Winchester Homes

CATHERINE I. SLATER
Vice President, Oriented Strand Board

THOMAS M. SMITH
Vice President and Director of Taxes

ROBERT W. TAYLOR
Vice President, Softwood Lumber

ANDREW P. WARREN
President, Maracay Homes

RICHARD C. WININGER
Vice President,
Western and Canadian Timberlands

JOHN F. YERKE
Vice President, Cellulose Fibers
Manufacturing

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DEAR SHAREHOLDER:

As the long-awaited recovery in U.S. housing fi nally 
begins to take hold, Weyerhaeuser Company is taking 
full advantage of the upturn. 

Our goal is to be the fi rst choice for both investors and 
customers. Over the past few years, despite strong 
headwinds in housing, our businesses have tapped the 
ingenuity of our people to improve effi ciency, lower cost, 
build customer relationships, and move quickly in response 
to shifting market demands. Our focused and strategic 
work has strengthened the foundation of our company, 
from which we intend to grow and fl ourish as housing 
returns to trend and the general economy improves. 

Our most signifi cant success story in 2012 was the 
tremendous improvement in our Wood Products business. 
This turnaround was not due to market recovery alone. 
More than half of the earnings generated by our Wood 
Products business came from operational improvements 
throughout the sector — large and small initiatives at all 
levels that added up to a signifi cant and sustainable 
breakthrough in performance. 

Our other three businesses — Timberlands, Real Estate 
and Cellulose Fibers — were also focused on driving 
operational excellence while taking advantage of any 
market opportunities that arose. Our Timberlands 
business capitalized on its unique position in the Asian 
export market. Our Real Estate companies saw stronger 
sales in the fourth quarter, which is further evidence 
that the housing recovery has teeth. And while fl uff pulp 
markets weakened in 2012 from their high the previous 
year, the fundamentals for our Cellulose Fibers business 
continue to support our long-term strategy to grow with 
our global customers. 

The proof of our company’s 
underlying strength is 
not just in my words, 
or in the numbers we 
report each quarter. As 
an investor, you deserve 
to see evidence of our 
results in your own 
pocketbook. This year, 
our board of directors 
signaled their confi dence 
in Weyerhaeuser 
Company by raising our dividend by 13 percent. This action 
supports our long-held philosophy to set a dividend that 
is sustainable and will grow over time. I’m very pleased 
that we were able to reward our investors with a total 
shareholder return of more than 50 percent in 2012. 

As we look to the year ahead, our priority is to continue 
safely making money by pushing for continuous opera-
tional improvement, managing cost, and responding 
quickly to market opportunities. While we certainly 
welcome a stronger housing market, we are not waiting 
for it or relying on it for our success. Now, more than ever, 
we are ready to run faster and harder than ever before. 

I look forward to continuing to share the benefi ts of our 
hard work with you. 

Dan Fulton
President and Chief Executive Offi cer

WEYERHAEUSER CONTACT INFORMATION
Investor Relations contact
Kathryn F. McAuley
Vice President, Investor Relations 
253.924.2058

Shareholder Services contact
Jacqueline W. Hawn
Assistant Corporate Secretary and 
Manager, Shareholder Services
253.924.5631
Corporatesecretary@weyerhaeuser.com

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OrderAPublication

Production notes
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ABOUT WEYERHAEUSER
Weyerhaeuser Company began oper-
ations in 1900 and is one of the world's 
largest private owners of timberlands. 
We also manufacture wood and cellulose 
fi bers products, and we develop real 
estate, primarily as a builder of single-
family homes. We employ approximately 
13,200 people who serve customers 
worldwide. Our company is a real estate 
investment trust. 

Corporate mailing address 
and telephone
Weyerhaeuser Company
PO Box 9777
Federal Way, Washington
98063-9777
253.924.2345

Weyerhaeuser online
www.wy.com

Annual meeting
April 11, 2013
George Hunt Walker
Weyerhaeuser Building
Federal Way, Washington

Proxy material will be mailed on or about 
March 8, 2013, to each holder of record 
of voting shares.

Stock exchanges and symbols
Weyerhaeuser Company common stock 
is listed on the New York Stock Exchange 
and the Chicago Stock Exchange. Our 
NYSE symbol is WY.

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