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June 3, 2022

Timber Seed Zones

Although we typically only have one or two seed zones for some native species, Douglas fir and Noble Fir come in a wide variety. Some make better Christmas trees than others, but the main use of the seed zone is to replant trees that came from the same or nearby area. They are accustomed to […]

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October 29, 2020

Free Tree School Webinars

www.KnowYourForest.org/TreeSchoolOnline This is a great, free resource! Several videos about forest planning and management, property taxes, Christmas tree research, trees and the changing climate, WEEDS and PESTS, and more.

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September 16, 2020

WildFire September 2020 (Beachie Creek)

Article about the Wildfires in 2020 8.30.2021 On Tuesday, September 8th the community around our high elevation farm in Silverton, Oregon was part of the first area to be evacuated due the Beachie Creek Fire which at this writing, is only 20% contained. Although we don’t live on that farm, the area is where Dave […]

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November 17, 2016

Why Aren’t There Any Trees?

The answer is complicated. A number of forces are coming into play, and a shortage of timber species seems inevitable for the near term. We project a shortage for at least 2­-3 years. Harvests have been strong, prices have been good and housing construction is slow (but has been gradually creeping up). The oversupply in […]

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