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Carbon sequestration and carbon credits: Want to learn more?

Washington State University Extension Forestry has been hosting a series of webinars on climate change, carbon sequestration, and carbon credits for growing timber.  One that was recently done included WFFA Executive Director Elaine Oneil's presentation "Carbon Smart Forestry: What is it and how do you measure it?"  It can be viewed here (starts at 55 minutes) or go to this page and view other past webinars on the subject. Two more sessions are scheduled for June and you can register to attend them live or watch for the videos on the WFFA web page.

Barkers named Washington Tree Farmers of the Year 2022

David New presents Tree Farmer of the Year certificate and sign to Bob BarkerBob and Kazuko Barker were recently awarded the 2022 Tree Farmer of the Year by our partners at the Washington Tree Farm Program. Their Nelson Road Tree Farm was purchased by Bob and Kaz in 1996 when Bob wanted a retirement project.  It was poor quality, neglected pasture land in the Van Zandt area of Whatcom County, in the Nooksack River watershed and the foothills of Mount Baker. Over the last 25 years, 30,000 trees have been planted on the tree farm and the tree farm now plays an important role in providing habitat for endangered salmon runs and the endangered Oregon spotted frog.

Watch the video prepared by the for the presentation by the Washington Tree Farm Program here. View other articles and videos about them here.  Congratulations to Bob, Kazuko and their entire family! 


Video Time - Links to our WFFA Videos

Click here to view a complete listing of our WFFA videos, including the recent Bigleaf Maple Syrup Conference held at Pack Forest!

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Host a Virtual Tree Farm Tour?

If you are interested in hosting a virtual tree farm tour, please email Elaine Oneil, Executive Director, (eoneil@wafarmforestry.com) or Jon Matson, IT Consultant (jon@jkematson.org). This is a wonderful opportunity to highlight the unique aspects of your tree farm and share what you think makes it "Cool to be a Tree Farmer"!

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Looking for a Great Gift Idea?

Purchase WFFA merchandise or a Gift Membership for your adult children as part of your succession planning. Encourage the next generation of Stewards of the Land.
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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

Westside Annual Meeting and Field Tour at the Nourse Family Tree Farm
Saturday, July 30, 2022 - 9:00am

Arlington

Eastside Annual Meeting and Field Tour at the Rafter 7 Ranch
Saturday, September 10, 2022 (All day)

Chewelah - Rafter 7 Ranch

Upcoming Chapter Events

Scholarship Applications Due
Clark Chapter
Thursday, June 30, 2022 (All day)

Scholarships of $500 to $1500 are available to family members of Clark Chapter members. Click here for more details.

Course & Field Tour: Forest Assistance Programs Provided by NRCS/USDA
Blue Mtn Chapter
Friday, July 8, 2022 - 1:00pm

Best Western, Dayton, WA

Forest Assistance Programs Provided by NRCS/USDA
Blue Mtn Chapter
Friday, July 8, 2022 - 1:00pm

Dayton

Tour of Boyer Family Tree Farm
Grays Harbor Chapter
Wednesday, July 13, 2022 - 5:30pm

Near Porter

Pacific County Farm Forestry Annual Meeting and Picnic
Pacific Chapter
Saturday, July 16, 2022 (All day)

Greg and Sue Pattillo’s Picnic Grounds

Directions: Pattillo Tree Farm, 2000 Mallis Landing Road, Raymond, at the picnic area on the road above the house.

Directions: From Hwy. 101, turn east on Hwy. 6 (toward Chehalis), go 1 mile turn then right on Bloomhardt Road. Go 1½ miles - AMOST to the golf course but turn left onto Mallis Landing Road just 50 feet before road comes to a “T”. If you come to the stop sign, back up 50 feet and turn left onto Mallis Landing Road. Go up Mallis Landing Road approximately one mile. Watch for orange tree farm tour signs.

From the east on Hwy 6, go 0.7mile past Entering Raymond sign (just past Case’s pond) and turn left onto Bloomhardt Road. Go 1½ miles - AMOST to the golf course but turn left onto Mallis Landing Road just 50 feet before road comes to a “T”. If you come to the stop sign, back up 50 feet and turn left onto Mallis Landing Road. Go up Mallis Landing Road approximately one mile. Watch for orange tree farm tour signs.

Bring chairs

Greg and Sue Pattillo’s Picnic Grounds

Directions: Pattillo Tree Farm, 2000 Mallis Landing Road, Raymond, at the picnic area on the road above the house.

Directions: From Hwy. 101, turn east on Hwy. 6 (toward Chehalis), go 1 mile turn then right on Bloomhardt Road. Go 1½ miles - AMOST to the golf course but turn left onto Mallis Landing Road just 50 feet before road comes to a “T”. If you come to the stop sign, back up 50 feet and turn left onto Mallis Landing Road. Go up Mallis Landing Road approximately one mile. Watch for orange tree farm tour signs.

From the east on Hwy 6, go 0.7mile past Entering Raymond sign (just past Case’s pond) and turn left onto Bloomhardt Road. Go 1½ miles - AMOST to the golf course but turn left onto Mallis Landing Road just 50 feet before road comes to a “T”. If you come to the stop sign, back up 50 feet and turn left onto Mallis Landing Road. Go up Mallis Landing Road approximately one mile. Watch for orange tree farm tour signs.

Bring chairs

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Non-WFFA events

Introduction to Bigleaf Maple Sugaring
WSU Extension Forestry
Wednesday, July 27, 2022 - 11:00am

Online via Zoom.  Free but pre-registration required. 2 sessions, 11 am and 6 pm

Family Forest Field Day
WSU Extension Forestry
Saturday, August 13, 2022 - 10:00am

1309 King Road, Winlock

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