Apr 17, 2006. /Lesprom Network/. Longview Fibre Company today announced guidance regarding 2006 cash provided by operations in connection with its intent to complete its conversion to a real estate investment trust (REIT) and implement an improved operating plan. The company expects 2006 cash provided by operations to be $130 million to $145 million, excluding the impact of $25 million to $30 million of non-recurring cash charges related to the REIT conversion refinancing and legal and advisory fees. Consistent with previous guidance, the company expects 2006 capital expenditures to be $40 million to $50 million, including timber acquisitions. Longview Fibre Company is a diversified timberlands owner and manager, and a specialty paper and container manufacturer. Using sustainable forestry methods, the company manages approximately 587,000 acres of softwood timberlands predominantly located in western Washington and Oregon, primarily for the sale of logs to the U.S. and Japanese markets. Longview Fibre’s manufacturing facilities include a pulp-paper mill at Longview, Washington; a network of converting plants; and a sawmill in central Washington. The company’s products include: logs; corrugated and solid-fiber containers; commodity and specialty kraft paper; paperboard; and dimension and specialty lumber.