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Northwest Woodlands Magazine

A quarterly publication produced in cooperation with our affiliated groups in Washington, Idaho and Montana will keep you informed on regional issues. The magazine is dedicated to the management of family forestlands in the Northwest and has many articles by regional experts and forestry education specialists.

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Click on the individual NW Woodlands covers to read interesting articles and family stories


SPRING 2008

Making Timber Harvesting Decisions
Merchandising Logs: to get ahead, plan ahead!
Safety in the Woods
How to choose a forest contractor
Remedial Commercial Thinning

 

Fall 2007

Generations to come: who will own your forest? Changes in timberland ownership & Estate planning options

Spring 2008

 

Global Forest Products markets: impact on family forest owners

It's a big world out there, and Pacific Northwest forests are intricately tied to global forest products markets. BY ERIC HANSEN

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The main topic for Spring 2007 is Adding to your Woodlands:

Hot Air; Insect & Disease; Resistance; Wildlife Features; Fire Protection; The right Equipment


Winter 2007

MANAGEMENT PLANS : Tools for Success!
Don't let human nature stand in your way of using one of the best tools around to enjoy your property - the management plan. By CHAL LANDGREN ANDJOHN PUNCHES

TOOL TIME: Matching today's jobs with yesterday's tools. Be equipped for the job you are doing now.

BY ANDY PERLEBERG


Spring 2006

THE FUTURE OF WOOD PRODUCTS AND HOW THIS MAY AFFECT SMALL WOODLAND OWNERS: When planning your rotation age, harvest methods and species selections, it may be best to start with a visit to your local home improvement center for a look at engineered wood products.

BY DAVID BRIGGS AND LARRY MASON

Winter 2006

The Winter 2006 issue discusses New century forest products - opportunities for the family forestland owner. Lifestyle forest owners look to all values of the forest. Forest industry directory helps buyers and sellers get together. Nature and resource-based tourism: should I take this step?


Fall 2005

The 2005 Fall Issue discusses all aspects of generational transfer of lands and the passion for the trees and land

Spring 2005

You name it: the choice of species depends partlyon objectives
Willamette Valley Ponderosa Pine Making a Comeback
and so much more


A publication of the Oregon Small Woodlands, Washington Farm Forestry, Idaho Forest Owners & Montana Forest Owners Associations.

This Winter Issue 2005 covers the Art, Humor and Zen of Stewarding Trees. One family's connection to time and place through trees


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