<b>Crown Pacific Reports Quarterly Loss</b>

Crown Pacific Partners, L.P. reported a first quarter loss of $13 million per unit, compared to net income of $8.3 million for the same quarter in 2000. Revenue was $138.8 million, compared to $231.7 million for the same 2000 period. Operating income for the first quarter was $3.0 million, compared to $22.2 million for the first quarter of 2000.

``Although depressed markets continue, we have aggressively pursued maximizing production efficiencies,'' said Crown Pacific president and chief executive officer Peter W. Stott. ``By reducing the Partnership's expenses, curtailing production where prudent and conserving our asset base, we are navigating through difficult markets and positioning the Partnership for a market rebound.''