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An
association
of forest land
owners who manage
family forests
in Columbia
County, Oregon.
Members share
their expertise
and experience
with one another
and with all
who have an
interest in
preserving family
forest lands
for generations
to come. |
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A member of OSWA: providing opportunity to family forest land owners via networking, education, idea generation and advocacy |
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Welcome New Members: |
- Oregon Estate Tax
- In February the Legislature once again visited the Oregon Estate Tax with HB 3618 and this bodes poorly for all family forestland owners across the state. This new bill increases the tax over the current law and excludes most small forestland parcels. OSWA, presented a strong case in opposition, but the effort was unsuccessful
- Log Prices – NW Oregon
- Tenth Annual Tree Sale
- ‘Working’ Forests Now Eligible for Carbon Credits Through AgraGate's Sustainable Management Contract Provisions
- A forestry carbon credits contract based on new protocols issued by the Chicago Climate Exchange (CCX) now is available to owners of sustainably managed “working” forests through AgraGate Climate Credits Corp.
-CCSWA Educational Program
- The number of Columbia County fifth graders going to the World Forestry Center in Portland as our guests is increasing as the school year is in the final semester.
- Axe Man
- Did you miss the first viewing of Axe Man on the History Channel on Sunday night? If so, you can catch the remainder of the series in the weeks to come.
- Newly Adopted Stream Rules
- In September 2006, the Oregon Board of Forestry adopted changes to the stream rules, specifically to OAR 629-635-0200. These rules became effective October 1, 2007. These new rules will likely affect most forest landowners with streams on their property.
- The Latest Master Woodland Manager Class |
- Kori, DuWayne, and Hunter Olson, Rainier, OR
- Jamie Meadows and David Collins, Rainier, OR
- Larry Fish and Debra Kepic, Vernonia, OR
- Steve and Margie Bruce, Rainier, OR
- Dean and Jessie Johnston, Birkenfeld, OR
- Joe Cernac, Scappoose, OR
- Steve and Carolyn Wilson and Amber Simms, Scappoose, OR
- Bart, Janet, and Albert Grabhorn, Scappoose, OR
- Bill, Carmen, and Ryan Harrel, Deer Island, OR
- Nate and Melissa Holm and Todd Osburg, St. Helens, OR
- Shawna and Darryl Sykes, Scappoose, OR
- Tom Alexander and Elisa Deierlein, Columbia City
- Paul Atler, Scappoose, OR
- Rick Mock, Scappoose, OR
- Mark and Jennifer Cross, St. Helens, OR
- Jim and Sandra Reeds, Deer Island, OR
- Thomas and Danielle Weber, St. Helens, OR
- Charles Bickford, St. Helens, OR
- Tony and Julia Keim, St. Helens, OR
CCSWA membership now totals 177 members – an all time high. Congratulations, everyone!!
New Membership Vouchers |
Not long ago over twenty $25.00 vouchers from OSWA arrived in the mail. A grant from Stimson Lumber Company is funding this program which is to be used to discount any new membership fees for the first year of membership. This is being offered in NW Oregon for OSWA chapters in Columbia, Clackamas, Yamhill, Washington, and Tillamook counties.
Consequently, the one year membership for a new member drops to $50.00 (From $75) for those owning 70 forested acres or less and $100.00 (From $125) for those owning 71 acres or more. There is no expiration date for this program, but there is limited funding based upon the number of vouchers which were distributed to the chapters.
As you mention membership opportunities to your friends and acquaintances, be sure to mention the discount for a new member. The CCSWA Board has suggested this process for redeeming the vouchers.
1. Complete the application as in the past. Be sure to include your name on the application as the person making the referral.
2. Attach a check for the discounted membership dues.
3. Mail the application and check to:
Paul Nys
68800 Meissner Road
Rainier, OR 97048
The voucher will be attached and sent with the application to Salem for processing. Also, keep in mind that the person making the referral will receive a $10 discount on next year’s dues. These coupons are mailed directly to the recruiter from the Salem office and should arrive within a week or two.
Stimson Lumber Company is to be complimented for promoting a number of activities for forestland owners and others in our area. Of course, we are very appreciative of their contributions and support. |
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| Pacforest Supply Catalog Now Available |
| A much expanded thirty page Pacforest Supply Company catalog is now available upon request. This version includes equipment and supplies for planting, seedling protection, marking, measuring, personal safety, thinning, and fire fighting. Pacforest, a longtime advertiser in the “Needles”, is located in Springfield, OR and can be reached toll free at 1 (877) 736-5995. Either Brand Marks or Bill Bennett will respond to your orders or requests. Pacforest can also be reached at www.pacforestsupply.com |
| Timberwest Magazine – FREE |
TimberWest Magazine is the number one read timber magazine among Northwest forestry professionals. It provides reliable, pertinent and timely information to assist loggers and mill personnel in their business decisions. Each issue includes industry news, operation profiles, technology updates, new products and much, much more.
For a free subscription, just log onto www.forestnet.com
Or call toll free 1-866-221-1017 for an application |
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