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Page 1: weyerhaeuser New York Analyst Meeting Presentation

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Annual InvestorConference

Annual InvestorConference

New YorkMay 30, 2008

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Forward-looking StatementForward-looking StatementThis presentation contains statements concerning the company’s future results and performance that are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements use forward-looking terminology, are based on our assumptions and may not be accurate because of risks and assumptions surrounding the assumptions we make. Factors listed here – 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. If any of the events occur, there is no guarantee what effect they will have on our operations or financial condition. We will not update our forward-looking statements after this presentation.Some of these forward-looking statements discuss our plans, strategies and intentions. They use words such as expects, may, will, believes, should, approximately, anticipates, estimates, and plans. We may use the positive or negative or a variations of those terms.We make forward-looking statements about our expectations regarding: our markets in the second quarter 2008; homebuilding starts in the second quarter of 2008; demand and pricing for our wood products during the second quarter of 2008; fee timber harvests in the South and West; timing of sales of non-strategic timberlands; land, option or joint venture activity in Real Estate and valuation of this activity during the second quarter of 2008; earnings and performance of our businesses; higher costs for energy and silvaculture; additional expenses for storm salvage operations; increased annual maintenance downtime in company facilities in the second quarter of 2008; increased expenses for annual planned maintenance in the Cellulose Fibers segment during the second quarter of 2008; seasonal increases in OCC and fiber costs; possible further curtailments in the Wood Products segment; increased manufacturing costs in the Containerboard, Packaging and Recycling segment during the second quarter of 2008; box prices and shipments; capital expenditures; and timing of debt repayment. We also base our forward-looking statements on the expected effect of: foreign exchange rates, primarily Canadian and New Zealand; adverse litigation outcomes and the adequacy of reserves; regulations; changes in accounting principles; the effect of implementation or retrospective application of accounting methods; contributions to pension plans; projected benefit payments; projected tax rates; IRS audit outcomes and timing of settlements; and related matters.The major risks, uncertainties and assumptions that we make and that may affect our businesses and actual results include, but are not limited to:

performance of our manufacturing operations, including unexpected maintenance requirements; successful execution of internal performance plans, including restructurings and cost reduction initiatives; completion of the sale of the Containerboard, Packaging and Recycling businesses to International Paper;restructuring of our business support functions following the divestiture of the Containerboard, Packaging and Recycling businesses;successful salvage of our storm-damaged timber in the Pacific Northwest;performance of our pension fund investments and derivatives;general economic conditions, including the level of interest rates, strength of the U.S. dollar and housing starts;the effect of timing of retirements and changes in the market price of company stock on charges for stock-based compensation;market demand for our products, which is related to the relative strength of various U.S. business segments; energy prices; raw material prices;chemical prices;transportation costs;level of competition from domestic and foreign producers; forestry, land use, environmental and other governmental regulations; legal proceedings;changes in accounting principles; weather; loss from fires, floods, windstorms, pest infestation and other natural disasters; andfactors described under “Risk Factors” in our periodic reports.

We are a large exporter and are affected by changes in economic activity in Europe and Asia, particularly Japan; by changes in currency exchange rates, particularly the relative value of the U.S. dollar to the Euro and the Canadian dollar; and restrictions on international trade or tariffs imposed on imports.

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Steve RogelChairman

Steve RogelChairman

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Dan FultonPresident & CEO

Dan FultonPresident & CEO

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Research & DevelopmentMiles Drake

Senior Vice President, R&DChief Technology Officer

Research & DevelopmentMiles Drake

Senior Vice President, R&DChief Technology Officer

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WoodProducts

HomeBuilding

Cellulose FiberProducts

Biofuels

Biomaterials

EcosystemBenefits

WoodProducts

HomeBuilding

Cellulose FiberProducts

Biofuels

Biomaterials

EcosystemBenefits

There is no other resource that can do as much as the forest

There is no other resource that can do as much as the forest

and do it sustainably!

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GlobalDriversGlobalDrivers

SilvicultureBiomass logistics / handlingScale processing / conversion

WeyerhaeuserCompetenciesWeyerhaeuserCompetencies

Unique OpportunitiesUnique Opportunities

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Scientifically Managed Forests Scientifically Managed Forests Wood

Products

HomeBuilding

Cellulose FiberProducts

Biofuels

Biomaterials

EcosystemBenefits

WoodProducts

HomeBuilding

Cellulose FiberProducts

Biofuels

Biomaterials

EcosystemBenefits

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We Are Developing theNext Generation of Tools for Forest Operations

We Are Developing theNext Generation of Tools for Forest Operations

WoodProducts

HomeBuilding

Cellulose FiberProducts

Biofuels

Biomaterials

EcosystemBenefits

WoodProducts

HomeBuilding

Cellulose FiberProducts

Biofuels

Biomaterials

EcosystemBenefits

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Clonal Forestry —A Potential RevolutionClonal Forestry —A Potential Revolution

Patented clonal propagation technologySelect the seedling for its wood properties and growth characteristicIncrease the rate of improvement of our seed stock

WoodProducts

HomeBuilding

Cellulose FiberProducts

Biofuels

Biomaterials

EcosystemBenefits

WoodProducts

HomeBuilding

Cellulose FiberProducts

Biofuels

Biomaterials

EcosystemBenefits

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Hygiene and Absorbents —Creating Value-Added ProductsHygiene and Absorbents —Creating Value-Added Products

Increasing absorbencyImproving product softnessControlling odorReducing manufacturing costs

WoodProducts

HomeBuilding

Cellulose FiberProducts

Biofuels

Biomaterials

EcosystemBenefits

WoodProducts

HomeBuilding

Cellulose FiberProducts

Biofuels

Biomaterials

EcosystemBenefits

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Cellulose Fibers for TextilesCellulose Fibers for Textiles

Specialty pulps for textile feedstock and new processes for advanced fibers

WoodProducts

HomeBuilding

Cellulose FiberProducts

Biofuels

Biomaterials

EcosystemBenefits

WoodProducts

HomeBuilding

Cellulose FiberProducts

Biofuels

Biomaterials

EcosystemBenefits

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WoodProducts

HomeBuilding

Cellulose FiberProducts

Biofuels

Biomaterials

EcosystemBenefits

WoodProducts

HomeBuilding

Cellulose FiberProducts

Biofuels

Biomaterials

EcosystemBenefitsCellulose Fibers for

Building MaterialsCellulose Fibers for Building Materials

Advanced fiber cement products —potential for asbestos replacement

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Looking Ahead —Biofuels from the ForestLooking Ahead —Biofuels from the Forest

WoodProducts

HomeBuilding

Cellulose FiberProducts

Biofuels

Biomaterials

EcosystemBenefits

WoodProducts

HomeBuilding

Cellulose FiberProducts

Biofuels

Biomaterials

EcosystemBenefits

50-50 joint venture companyDevelop and commercialize technology for converting cellulose-based biomassFor use in renewable transportation fuels from non-food sources

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Bringing Safe, Secure Sustainable Feedstocks and Materials to Petrochemical and Chemical Industry

Bringing Safe, Secure Sustainable Feedstocks and Materials to Petrochemical and Chemical Industry

Advanced Materials

Explore important new markets that promise• Large volume• High value

Chemical Feedstocks

WoodProducts

HomeBuilding

Cellulose FiberProducts

Biofuels

Biomaterials

EcosystemBenefits

WoodProducts

HomeBuilding

Cellulose FiberProducts

Biofuels

Biomaterials

EcosystemBenefits

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Looking Ahead —Ecosystem Benefits from the ForestLooking Ahead —Ecosystem Benefits from the Forest

Weyerhaeuser sequesters over 16 million metric tons of CO2 every year!

WoodProducts

HomeBuilding

Cellulose FiberProducts

Biofuels

Biomaterials

EcosystemBenefits

WoodProducts

HomeBuilding

Cellulose FiberProducts

Biofuels

Biomaterials

EcosystemBenefits

PhotosynthesisPhotosynthesis

Water + Carbon DioxideWater + Carbon Dioxide Cellulose + OxygenCellulose + OxygenSunlightChlorophyll

SunlightChlorophyll

H20H20 CO2CO2

O2O2

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WoodProducts

HomeBuilding

Cellulose FiberProducts

Biofuels

Biomaterials

EcosystemBenefits

WoodProducts

HomeBuilding

Cellulose FiberProducts

Biofuels

Biomaterials

EcosystemBenefits

There is no other resource that can do as much as the forest

There is no other resource that can do as much as the forest

and there is no other company in North America with the capacity and technology to do as much with

forests as Weyerhaeuser

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OperationsRich Hanson

Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer

OperationsRich Hanson

Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer

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2000–2008 March Year-to-Date

Safely Making MoneySafely Making Money

Company Goal

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Timberlands Value CreationTimberlands Value Creation

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Sustainable forest managementActive portfolio managementMarket and scale efficienciesIncreasing non-timber valuesGlobal growth

Timberlands Value CreationTimberlands Value Creation

Industry-leading returns

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Global FootprintGlobal Footprint

Fee Ownership

Long-term Lease

License Arrangements Total Acres

U.S. West 2,220 2,220U.S. South 3,426 728 4,154Canada 15,054 15,054Uruguay 272 24 296China* 52 52

Total 5,918 752 15,106 21,776

Thousands of Acres

* As of July 31, 2008

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Precision Landscape SilviculturePrecision Landscape Silviculture

Grow bigger sawtimber faster, better, cheaper than competitorsInvest in silviculture and sustainability to enhance timberland returnsScale and concentration provide for efficient harvest and transport

Genetics & Nurseries

Plant Tend & Maintain

Harvest …Manage a healthy stand(Thin & Fertilize)

Soil Management

Site Preparation

... and ready to begin again

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Timberlands Portfolio OptimizationTimberlands Portfolio Optimization

Improving returns through active portfolio management• Better productivity

and logistics• Major strategic

acquisitions as wellas regional sales

• Exchange activity ongoing

Timberlands Yield CurveTimberlands Yield Curve

Tim

ber R

etur

n

Acres

Acquisition Targets

Divestment Targets

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Global Markets Influence Log ValuesGlobal Markets Influence Log Values

Douglas-fir Logs

Domestic Logs & Fiber SYP Logs

& Fiber

Eucalyptus & Pine Logs

Fiber Logs

Lumber & Panels

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Increasing Non-timber ValuesIncreasing Non-timber Values

Oil, gas and mineral revenue

Environmental and carbon credits

Energy crops for biofuel

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Wood ProductsWood Products

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Housing Starts PlummetHousing Starts Plummet

Source: Weyerhaeuser/JCHS

(Thousands) Single Family U.S. Housing Starts

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Taking Decisive ActionTaking Decisive Action

Sold, closed or announced since 200421 sawmills10 veneer/plywood mills10 engineered products mills

5 OSB mills9 composite mills2 hardwood sawmills1 treating plant

Total 58 sites

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Repositioning Wood ProductsRepositioning Wood Products

Reduced costsRationalizationModernization

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Aligning with Timberlands – Southern ExampleAligning with Timberlands – Southern Example

Dierks

Emerson

TaylorArcadia

ZwolleDodson Lumber

Dodson Veneer

Wright City

OSBLumberVeneerTimberlands

Idabel

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Long-Term Fundamentals FavorableLong-Term Fundamentals Favorable(Thousands) Single Family U.S. Housing Starts

Trend Demand

Source: Weyerhaeuser/JCHS

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Cellulose FibersCellulose Fibers

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Cellulose Fibers Manufacturing LocationsCellulose Fibers Manufacturing Locations

ColumbusFlint River

Port WentworthNew Bern

Grande PrairieGrande Prairie

Longview

Liquid Packaging Board and NewsprintNorthern Bleached Softwood Kraft

Absorbents

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Cellulose FibersCellulose Fibers

Operational excellence

Leverage patented technology and solutions to enhance our unique position with strategic customers

Potential of technology to create new revenue streams

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Containerboard, Packaging and RecyclingContainerboard, Packaging and Recycling

$6 billion sale to IPObtained necessary regulatory approvalTransaction on track to close mid-third quarter

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WeyerhaeuserReal Estate Company

Larry BurrowsPresident and CEO

WeyerhaeuserReal Estate Company

Larry BurrowsPresident and CEO

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WRECO Key Leverage PointsWRECO Key Leverage Points

Geographic diversity

Local value propositions

Seasoned management

Land entitlement and development competency

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Geographic DiversityGeographic Diversity

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Local Value PropositionsLocal Value Propositions

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Seasoned Local ManagementSeasoned Local ManagementStable, deep leadership teams• Presidents’ average tenure is 23 years

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U.S. Single-family Housing StartsMillion Units

AnnualAMDHO55A Source: Census

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Land Entitlement and DevelopmentLand Entitlement and Development

Feasibilit

y Study

Contract

Negotia

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Key Operating IndicatorsKey Operating Indicators

$399$472$461$466$480Average Closing Price (in thousands)8441,2441,1451,062976Single-Family Homes Closed26%40%33%25%16%Cancellation Rate

1,3061,2241,8732,2842,207Single-Family Homes Sold But Not Closed (Backlog)

9265957341,1391,684Single-Family Homes Sold (New Orders)

3330414961Sales Traffic (in thousands)Q1Q4Q3Q2Q1

20082007

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Managing Through The CycleManaging Through The Cycle

Operational ActionsStrategic Actions• Repositioning product• Introducing new product• Creating new brands• “Improving our hand in land”

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Financial Update Patty Bedient

Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

Financial Update Patty Bedient

Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

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Dan FultonPresident & CEO

Dan FultonPresident & CEO

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SummarySummaryChallenges

Difficult market conditions for balance of 2008Uncertainty around 2009 – housing recovery not likely until 2010

Good NewsContainerboard Packaging Sale – on trackTREE Act – passed into law

OpportunitiesWell positioned to take advantage of the world’s need for sustainable energy and materials – combine technology with our rich resource baseMuch more focused company

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Business Portfolio – Going ForwardBusiness Portfolio – Going ForwardTimberlands – world leader in timberland ownership, management and stewardshipOur other businesses – Wood Products, homebuilding, Cellulose Fibers – must have competitive advantage, and generate attractive returns and cash flow over the cycle

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Next Steps to Position For the FutureNext Steps to Position For the Future

Complete divestiture of non-core assetsTake out costsStructure and strategic portfolio adjustments to optimize returns to shareholders

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