On September 14, Benton County Small Woodlands Association will host a tour to recognize Rich Clark and Robin Moxley, selected as its Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year for 2024.
The tour starts at 9:30 in Alsea. Transportation and logistics will be shared once you register.
There is no cost to attend and lunch is provided but attendance is limited. Registration details are included below.
Topics to be covered include the following:
To Thin or Not to Thin, that is the Question—The group will learn how to assess a stand of mature 42-year-old Douglas-fir to determine the timing for a thinning operation.
The Private Forest Accord and the Small Forestland Owner—Cliff Barnhart, a forestry consultant from Stuntzner Engineering and Forestry, will lead a workshop to visually demonstrate the sizes of the different RMA options, as well as to estimate the financial impact of the two options.
The Forest Conservation Tax Credit: Is it for you? —If a small forestland owner chooses the wider RMA option, they may be eligible for a tax credit based on the value of timber not logged.
In a discussion with local experts, landowners will be educated on the details of this tax credit.
Seeps and Wetlands: What to plant? —The group will visit a seepage area and discuss different management approaches for planting on wet ground.
Meet your local small forestland owner ODF Stewardship Forester—Joe Koch, ODF Small Forestland Stewardship Forester at the Philomath office, will be present to share his expertise regarding understanding the new Private Forest Accord.
Riparian Management Areas: What can you do, and what do you want to do? We will visit a mature RMA and discuss management goals in the context of current forestry regulations.
Registration: click on this link https://beav.es/pXp to take you to the Extension event page.
There is information on the event page for assistance in registering if needed.
The tour will end at 1:30 pm. There will be an optional half-hour moderate plus hike for anyone interested. Rich and Robin invite all attendees to stay after the tour to enjoy the pleasant forest setting.