Writings by Andrea Watts

I am a freelance writer/editor who specializes in covering forestry and natural resources issues. What I bring to each project are undergraduate degrees in English and forestry, a master’s degree with coursework in silviculture and science communication, and on-the-ground experience managing the family tree farm.

Don’t Overlook the Value of Red Alder

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TimberWest
November/December 2015

With market prices that rival—and in some cases eclipse—Douglas fir, red alder cannot be overlooked when you’re assessing the value of a logging job. Even if you’re not sure what veneer-quality alder looks like or if you find a stand doesn’t contain the volume of alder needed to fill a truckload, Defiance Forest Products is there to help you every step of the way: from cruising to sorting. Read more…

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