Jan 18, 2008. /Lesprom Network/. Potlatch announced today the tax treatment for its dividend distributions made in 2007 on its Common Stock. The regular quarterly distributions of $0.49 per share paid in the first three quarters of 2007 and $0.51 per share paid in the last quarter of 2007 are classified for income tax purposes as capital gain distributions taxable at the 15% rate. Shareholders are encouraged to consult with their tax advisors regarding the tax treatment for their Potlatch distributions. Potlatch Corporation owns 1.7 million acres of forestland in Arkansas, Idaho, Minnesota and Wisconsin, and operates 13 manufacturing facilities that produce lumber and panel products and bleached pulp products, including paperboard and tissue. Potlatch, a verified forest practices leader, is committed to providing superior returns to stockholders through long-term stewardship of its resources.