The board of directors of Potlatch Corporation (NYSE:PCH) has declared a quarterly distribution on the Company's common stock. The distribution of $0.51 per share is payable September 4, 2009 to stockholders of record on August 4, 2009.

ABOUT POTLATCH

Potlatch is a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) with approximately 1.6 million acres of timberland in Arkansas, Idaho, Minnesota and Wisconsin. Potlatch, a verified forest practices leader, is committed to providing superior returns to stockholders through long-term stewardship of its forest resources. The company also conducts a land sales and development business and operates wood products manufacturing facilities through its taxable REIT subsidiary.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Litigation Reform Act of 1995 as amended. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates, assumptions and projections that are subject to change, and actual results may differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause Potlatch's actual results to differ materially include those risks and uncertainties described from time to time in Potlatch's public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward looking statements are made as of the date hereof and Potlatch does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements.

Potlatch Corporation
(Media)
Mark Benson, 509-835-1513
or
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Eric Cremers, 509-835-1521