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Boyers host a tree farm tour

Merc and Nina Boyer were named Lewis County Tree Farmers of the Year for 2023 and Merc gave this presentation about their lifetime commitment to forest management.  They also hosted a tour on their property in east Lewis County in June which was attended by 70 people.  The local newspaper, The Chronicle, published an article about them that can be viewed here.

Storing More Carbon for Longevity and Health of Family-owned Forests -- A Cowlitz Ridge Tree Farm Profile

WFFA member Doug Stinson was featured in a recent article in the DNR Small Forest Landowner Newsletter.

For first-time visitors, Doug’s opening question may be rhetorical, but it delivers a punch: “What would you rather have here?” he asked, as light drifts through the surrounding cedar grove. “Trees, or houses?”

The answer seems simple enough, but he pointed out that about 40% of neighboring tree farms have disappeared to development since his family purchased this property in 1971.

Read the full story here.

WDFW opens public comment for bear timber damage proposal

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has filed a proposed rule change to revise how the department issues black bear timber damage depredation permits. The public is invited to submit comments about the proposed rule through Oct. 2.  Read more details here.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Managing Your Forest

My trees have just been have been cut.  What do I do next?

How many trees per acre should I plant on newly harvested land?

How do I find out how many trees per acre are growing on my land?

Why did my newly planted seedlings die?

Do I need to worry about insects attacking my trees?

My big trees are dying.  Could it be from a disease?

Something is eating my young trees!  What is it?  What can I do about it?

Other plants are growing where I planted young seedlings.  Do I need to do something about them?

How do I mix chemicals in my backpack sprayer?

How can I control weeds if I don't want to use chemicals?

I want to plant western red cedar on my land.  Is it hard to get established?

I'd like to plant red alder instead of Douglas-fir.  Should I do so?

My trees seem to be too close together.  Should I cut some of them out?  How do I know when to do it?

I think my trees are big enough to harvest.  How do I find out about how to do it and who will do it?

Do I need to know exactly where my property lines and corners are located?

Aerial Photography, Remote Sensing, Lidar and Mapping
Alternate Species
Climate Change and Carbon Sequestration
Fire
Forest Health
Forest Practices & Assistance
Harvesting and Marketing
Management Plans
Non-timber Forest Products
Seedlings and Planting
Soils
Stand Treatments
Taxes and Estate Planning
Tree Identification
Weeds and Weed Control
Wildlife

Forest Management for Small Landowners

These chapters were written by Bryon W. Loucks, retired forester and small forest landowner, who wanted to share his 50 years of experience with other small forest landowners who are interested in learning more about managing their forest land.  They are focused on management of Douglas-fir in western Washington, but many of the chapters contain information that is useful with other species and in other locations.  If you have questions or want to make comments, he can be contacted at bryonloucks@gmail.com

Chapter 1 - Introduction

Chapter 2 - Tree Growth

Chapter 3 - Soils   

Chapter 4 - Site Preparation

Chapter 5 - Planting

Chapter 6 - Tree Improvement Programs

Chapter 7 - Land Exams

Chapter 8 - Disease & Insect Damage

Chapter 9 - Plant Competition

Chapter 10 - Wildlife Issues

Chapter 11 - Thinning

Chapter 12 - Marketing & Final Harvest

Chapter 13 - Growing Douglas-fir

Chapter 14 - Growing Alder 

Chapter 15 - Growing Western Redcedar

Chapter 16 - Westside Timber Species (not completed)

Chapter 17 - Tale of Three Stands     

Chapter 18 - Surveying Corners and Property Lines  

Glossary

Appendix: Samples of Contracts.  Word versions are provided so you can modify them for your own use.    

Timber Sale - Call for Bids - pdf Timber Sale - Call for Bids - Word Version
Timber Sale Contract - pdf Timber Sale Contract - Word Version
Timber Sale Prospectus - pdf Timber Sale Prospectus - Word Version
Service Contract - Long Service Contract - Long - Word Version
Service Contract - Short Service Contract - Short - Word Version
Harvest Contract with Consulting Forester Harvest Contract with Consulting Forester - Word Version
Harvest Contract with Logger Harvest Contract with Logger -Word Version

 

Upcoming State Events

Volunteer for the WFFA Booth at the WA State Fair - Puyallup
Friday, September 1, 2023 (All day)

Washington State Fairgrounds
110 9th Ave SW
Puyallup, WA 98371

Upcoming Chapter Events

Port Townsend Pulp & Paper Mill Tour
Olympic Chapter
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 - 9:00am

Port Townsend

Tour of Tevis Lapsa Tree Farm
Cowlitz Chapter
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 - 4:00pm

Near Longview

Tour of Larry Warnberg Tree Farm
Pacific Chapter
Thursday, September 28, 2023 - 6:00pm

Raymond

 

Non-WFFA events

Tractor and Chain Saw Operation and Safety Training
Saturday, October 21, 2023 - 9:00am

Deer Park

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