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Successful Tree Farm Tour

Thank you to everyone that attended and supported our American Tree Farm Tour.  It was a successful day with more than 60 individuals attending, and more importantly, we were able to finish the tour before the rain started!  We especially appreciated … Continue reading

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My start; yours similar?

I was about ten years old on my first trip to our timberlands.  Not long after that, I recall thinking “How am I going to remember where all this stuff is?” as we drove and walked to the various tracts.  … Continue reading

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You know you are a Tree Farmer when . . . .

After reading an article about why someone felt their occupation was important, I began to think about why we are Tree Farmers and part of the American Tree Farm System. Those thoughts were compiled into a list of reasons you know you are a Tree Farmer … Continue reading

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Not a lot to do on your Tree Farm when it is cold and wet?

While the weather might limit some operations, below are things that should be on your “to-do” list for wintertime work on your Tree Farm.  They are on our list!  Some may be limited by weather, but most are easier done … Continue reading

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How We Organize Our Records

In the previous post, I discussed the importance of records and briefly mentioned we use a journal for our enterprise, land, and timber records. It is more important that you are keeping records than how they are kept.  However, some … Continue reading

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