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Smith Hill Oak woodland restoration/fir harvest
The chips are flying at this year’s harvest on the Smith Hill property near Corvallis, where we’re conducting an oak woodland release in some areas and a variable retention fir harvest in others. The cutting is mostly being done with … Continue reading
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The annual PCT pilgrimage to Trout Mountain
This year marks the first ever trip to Trout Mountain (near Eddyville, OR) with every member of Trout Mountain Forestry in attendance! In addition to a fun hike to the summit of the mountain, the entire crew fired up their … Continue reading
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What’s a yoder?
In this winter’s cable thinning harvest at the Corvallis Forest, B&G Logging of Philomath used a Yoder as the log yarding tool of choice. Yoder = Yarder + Loader. Its a track-mounted log loader with cable yarding spools and pulleys … Continue reading
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Spring has arrived!
By the time spring weather arrives, the predictions of Punxsutawney Phil (the groundhog) or the Snohomish GroundFrog are a foggy memory. To know when spring has truly arrived here in the forests of northwestern Oregon, I look to Indian plum … Continue reading
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Annual retreat!
This month we had our 6th annual Trout Mountain Forestry retreat at the beautiful Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood. It’s a great opportunity for us to withdraw from the hustle and bustle for a few days and reflect on the … Continue reading
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“Sustainable” vs. “Conservation-based” Forestry
What does sustainable forestry mean today? The term has been used for centuries and its meaning has continually evolved. Much of its history is rooted in the concept of ‘sustained-yield’ and the long-term prospects of a reliable timber supply. It … Continue reading
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Tagged conservation-based, Douglas-fir, Grand fir, sustainable, sustained-yield, timber
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Welcome to the Trout Mountain blog!
Greetings friends and colleagues! Welcome to Trout Mountain Forestry’s blog. We will update the blog at least monthly to share stories and pictures about our projects or to start or continue conversations about forestry and maybe other things that interest … Continue reading
Super fun field day. I was telling Scott he should have a “man camp” up there. Beautiful spot…