News and Updates for LCSWA Members

  Linn County Outstanding Tree Farmer 2021     Mike and Jo Barsotti 2020     Lee Peterman and Shirley Jolliff 2019 Kathy and Tim Otis 2018 Sherm Weld 2017 Ivan and Rebecca Wolthius 2016 Joe and Shirley Holmberg 2015 Dave and Karen Bateman 2014 Linda Butts 2013 Rod and Ann Bardell 2012 Ed and Jim Merzenich and Karen Wilson 2011 Henry and Mollie Wolthius 2010 Dale and Shirley Crocker 2009 Fun Forest (Cota and Melcher families) 2008 — 2007  Neal Bell  2006  Don and Carol Cree  2005  Lon and Laura Rankin  2004 Aaron and Shawna White 2003 Alvin Sorseth 2002 Jim and Mary MacPherson 2001 Bentz Family The Bentz family were National Tree Farmers of the Year in 2002. Clint has remained active in OSWA Robert Wolfenbarger was the Linn County TFOTY back in the ’90s

  Individual small ownerships don’t have a big impact on the sustainability of Oregon’s forests, but this year’s Linn County outstanding tree farmers feel every acre helps. Mike and Jo Barsotti also believe there is always something new to learn on how to blend your forestry objectives with what makes a sustainable forests. And it is fun to manage a forest in their back yard, they say. The couple bought and moved to their 19-acre tree farm just south of Lyons in 2001. The ridgetop property is at 1,700 feet. It is part of both the North and South Santiam watersheds. It was fully stocked with 14, 30, and 60 year-old Douglas-fir and a house that was built in 1994. The Barsotti harvested the oldest stand, half in 2004 and half in 2018. These areas were replanted with Douglas-fir and some western red cedar. They built and rocked a road with the proceeds from these operations to allow year-round management. The remaining forested areas have been commercially thinned. “Mike and Jo exe

The following minutes were prepared by board Secretary Jonathan Christie.  Minutes Meeting of 06-02-2021 Cota forest dwelling Present: Jonathan Christie, Tim Otis, Lee Peterman, Larry Mauter, Jim Cota, Shirley Holmberg, Jim Merzenich, Brad Withrow-Robinson ( ex officio ) Board policy restated:  Any new member gets free membership for the remainder of the year upon joining LCSWA.  Dues kick in the 2 nd year.  This is to encourage attendance for tours and events.   Minutes: Minutes not reviewed.  Will review next meeting.   Treasurer Report: (Shirley) Report submitted.  ~$42k balance in checking (operations, seedling, Mealey). MM & investment accounts = over ~$100k Report approved by voice vote.  Approved.   Budget item (Shirley) Shirley handed out a budget document.   Items of discussion: Shirley will get information about not having to pay an additional $50.00 to the state of Oregon for some non-profit registration.  Can we avoid this by refiling under OSWA?

  Welcome summer with a solstice morning hike up “Hill 71”.  Jim and Ed Merzenich invite you to join them for a casual discussion about reforestation, invasive weed control, and both oak and prairie restoration. We will walk two miles on uneven ground with an 800 foot elevation gain. The stunning view of the valley from the top is worth the effort. Monday June 21 Time 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Location. Oak Basin Tree Farm, 35200 Northernwood Dr., south of Brownsville Please come dressed for the weather of the day with sturdy boots, sunscreen, water and personal snacks and masks in case needed. Drinks will be provided for a sack lunch on the top. Please RSVP to  jim@oakbasin.com Directions: In Brownsville turn south on Washburn street (Gap road) at the Union 76 station. Travel ~5 miles and turn left (east) on Northernwood. After the road turns to gravel go through the left gate which climbs to our parking area. Agenda: 1)  09:15 Regeneration Harvest Unit:  Prior to treatment this area contai

 Sherm’s Memorial Service Update Here are  the details for Sherm’ Salee's Memorial Service, Saturday, June 26 at Happy Valley Tree Farm. Fay provided this information. The service will start at 11am followed by a potluck lunch and activities about 12:30pm to 3pm . We have picnic tables and benches available for seating.  You are welcome to bring your own folding chair for your comfort and/or additional social distancing. If you are able to stay for lunch, please bring something to share. We’ll furnish drinks. If you are worried about the COVID 19 virus bring you own lunch. After lunch, you are welcome to stay and visit with friends sharing Sherm memories.  A Happy Valley Disc golf course has been set up for you to try. Please bring your own discs. We will also have a Memory Lane Walk with photos and memories of Sherm’s life for those that like to take a stroll after lunch or you can view it as a slideshow on a VCR in the nonagon. If you have a favorite memory/story/photo(s) that y

Seven Linn County forestry 4-Hers have been awarded scholarship money through the Linn County Small Woodlands Association. The students shared a total of $1,600 in scholarship money that is raised through the annual Linn County Small Woodlands seedling sale. The money is used to purchase 4-H activity tools and supplies and other academic uses. Judging was done Tuesday, March 23. 4-H advisor Fay Sallee hosted the event. Students receiving money are Andrew Bradford, Gabriel Bradford, Elizabeth Kincade, Emily Kincade, Ryan Henry, Conner Tye and Haley Tye.  Judging was based on the students’ award application, annual record books and an interview. Covid precautions were in place for the day. Judging this year’s event were Steve and Katie Kohl, Bob and Mary Brendle and Larry and Nancy Mauter. 4-H forestry students and their families are among the volunteers who work at the annual seedling sale.