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The Linn County Small Woodlands Assoc. is an active organization. This blog is intended to help members in their woodlands efforts. Look for updates and news about the organization. Stay in touch.

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LCSWA board minutes posted from June 2 meeting

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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 re...
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Small-acreage management earns honor for Linn couple

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  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...
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Sherm Sallee gathering will begin 11 a.m. on June 26

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 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/...
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