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PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 10, 2001--Louisiana-Pacific Corp. (NYSE:LPX) announced today that Lee Kuhre has been appointed to the newly-created position of vice president, environmental affairs.

Kuhre, with more than 26 years of experience in the field, will direct the company's environmental performance initiatives, work proactively with public officials and community leaders, and provide guidance on corporate standards and policies.

"We are very excited to have someone of Lee's knowledge level and experience as our new vice president of environmental affairs," said Mark Suwyn, LP's chairman and CEO. "Lee has worked extensively in the area of environmental management, serving in a variety of capacities ranging from field manager to officer. His talent and skill will significantly contribute to LP's environmental performance."

Most recently, Kuhre was the assistant vice president and senior environmental program manager at Science Applications International Corp. There he was responsible for the development and implementation of environmental programs for various manufacturing and agency clientele. Prior to that, he held the position of executive director

• environment, health and safety at Seagate Technology where he oversaw the company's environmental and safety program. Kuhre also served as an associate professor of environmental management at the University of San Francisco and authored five books on the subject.

LP is a premier supplier of building materials, delivering innovative, high-quality commodity and specialty products to its rapidly growing retail, wholesale, homebuilding and industrial customers. Visit LP's website at: www.lpcorp.com.

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