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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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'Staggering' number of small trees at the sale

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Andrew Leever, 14, of Lebanon, is a 10-year veteran of the seedling sale. Here is his take on the day before the sale. Volunteers are filling pre-orders all afternoon.  "The amount trees are staggering! Over thousands, upon thousands of young saplings! I have been a part of the tree seedling sale since 2010. It’s been fun, exiting, breathtaking and a great learning experience! Not only the amount of trees but the organization is incredible! I have learned so much from participating in the tree seedling sale. I love all the jobs and the conversation with good friends!"
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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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Past LCSWA outstanding tree farmers listed

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  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
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