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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…
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U.S. Forest Service Pacific Northwest Research Station Science Findings November 2015 Douglas-fir is an iconic tree in the Pacific Northwest. Although individual trees may appear to be identical, genetic differences within each tree have resulted from adaptation to the local environment. These genetic differences over time have resulted in differences among populations that are important…
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Acres U.S.A. October 2015 Farmers see windbreaks as increasingly valuable for their nontraditional benefits in addition to their proven results. Read more…
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TimberWest July/August 2015 The trucks may bear the name R&D Williams Log Hauling, but Ron “Rooster” Williams will attest that his company owes its success to more than just the time and capital which he and his wife, Debi, invested into the business. When faced with the challenge of rebuilding his log hauling company, Ron…
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U.S. Forest Service Pacific Northwest Research Station Science Findings August 2015 Herbicides are primarily used for protecting agricultural crops from weeds and controlling vegetation competition in newly planted forest stands. Yet for over 40 years, they have also proven useful in controlling invasive plant species in natural areas. Nonnative invasive plant species, if not controlled,…
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Acres U.S.A. August 2015 When Claire and Rusty Orner decide to retire and bequeath ownership of Quiet Creek Herb Farm and School of Country Living to the next generation, they won’t lack for applicants. Of the hundreds of former apprentices who spent time on their farm, many want to return. This serves as a testament…
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U.S. Pacific Northwest Research Station Gen. Tech. Rep. PNW-GTR-912 2015 Sustaining the health, diversity, and productivity of national forests and grasslands is the mission of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service. Yet managing these lands is challenging because people hold different expectations for them. Public uses can include: • Recreation (scenery, trails, bicycle…
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Acres U.S.A. April 2015 Pat Hendrickson is one of a few producers in Washington State selling Grade A raw goat’s milk, and over the years the Rocky Run herd name has become well-known with many animals sold around the United States and abroad. Read more…
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Acres U.S.A. April 2015 If you raise livestock, one of your farm’s energy-consuming operations is likely your water system and converting to solar power may be a viable option. Read more…
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Seattle Business June 2015 It’s strong enough to build high-rises; can it revive a legacy Northwest industry? Read more…
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Writings by Andrea Watts 