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2026 BSWA Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year Tour

Dave & Sarah Ehlers’ J 2 E Tree Farm
June 6, 2026, 8:30 am – 3:00 pm

Free Delicious Lunch, Registration to Follow

Come celebrate 26 years of management on this family owned timber tree farm, focused on sustainable growth of merchantable timber, maximization of carbon sequestration, carbon storage, ecosystem services & ecosystem function.

Participants will explore the J 2 E Tree Farm’s Partnerships during three separate tours. Observe up close the diversity of this Coast Range gem, nestled in the Luckiamute Watershed across the valley from Fort Hoskins.

1) Join the Landowner with Oregon Department of Forestry and US Fish & Wildlife Services experts on a tour of year-round & seasonal ponds, discussing construction and multiple uses with a wildlife and fire focus, all while exploring various timber stands along the way.

2) The Riparian Management Area will be explored with an ODF expert, discussing new rules & alternate practices within the RMA. Luckiamute Watershed Council experts will discuss restoration project selection and will showcase completed restoration sites. A National Resources Conservation Service expert will explore funding of restoration projects that include Forestry.

3) Private & OSU Extension Foresters will lead participants through various timber stands: 46 yo Doug Fir moderate conifer site, 101 yo Oregon White Oak poor hardwood site, 56 yo Doug Fir good site, and 31 yo OWO & DF poor hardwood site. Get up close to colossal legacy old growth Conifer and OWO trees.

They will make your day!