by Mike Albrecht On April 2nd a group of 16 participants and two leaders (thank you, Jody Einerson, for assisting with this event!) took a leisurely “meandering” walk in Peavy Arboretum to check out the spring wildflowers. The weather was mild and there was no rain. We followed the trail from the parking lot, up […]
Kraus Family Tree Farm Tour Report
Kraus Family Tree Farm Oct 16th Mini-Tour by Rita Adams With a warming fire provided by Van Decker, owners Rita Adams, Beverly Crabtree and John Krause welcomed 20 fellow tree farmers to their tree farm. Harold and Betty Krause spent over 40 years logging and thinning. Removing over 1700MBF on their 40 acre tree farm. […]
Crestmont Farm Family 2021 BCSW TFOY Report
(Article and photos provided by David Hibbs) Crestmont Farm Family and Ed Easterling have done incredible things with this property. The property is divided into 3 units, each with different management plans. The first management unit focuses on commercial timber production with some thoughtful consideration of diversity and habitat improvement. The second unit is managed […]
Mini-Tour Report April Castle Family Forest
On July 24th, the Benton County chapter of the Small Woodlands Association held its annual picnic at the Castle Family Forest. The approximately 35 picnickers mingled, ate, and paid rapt attention when member Van Decker recounted the history of the 20 acre forest donated to the Philomath Community Foundation by Emery Castle and his daughter, […]
Washington County Neighbor to Neighbor & 2019 Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year Video Woods Tour
Barrett and Susan are Washington County’s 2019 Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year. They purchased their property 30 years ago in somewhat poor condition. They have a great story to tell about the challenges associated with owning forestland but after years of learning from other family forest neighbors and others, their 110 acres is now […]