Tree Farmer - July/August 2010 - (Page 3)

VOLUME 29, NO.4 ISSN 1553-7749 JULY/AUGUST 2010 WWW.TREEFARMSYSTEM.ORG THE AMERICAN TREE FARM SYSTEM® Tree Farmer is the official magazine of the American Tree Farm System® (ATFS), a program of the American Forest Foundation’s (AFF’s) Center for Family Forests (CFF). It is published six times a year for private forest landowners and volunteer foresters. Opinions do not necessarily represent those of ATFS, AFF, or CFF. MISSION To promote the growing of renewable forest resources on private lands while protecting environmental benefits and increasing public understanding of all benefits of productive forestry. Tree Farmer Magazine is a forest enhancement publication by Tree Farmers for Tree Farmers and all who benefit from their endeavors. Tree Farmer espouses the environmental benefits of sustainable production of forest products through responsible forest stewardship on private forestlands. With information, advocacy, and practical advice, the magazine promotes sustainable forest practices for multiple benefits to society. This issue’s stories come from: American Forest Foundation Scio, OR Roseburg, OR Estell Manor, NJ Moweaqua, IL Columbia, MO Blacksburg, VA Mauldin, SC Homer, LA College Station, TX Arnoldsville, GA Callahan, FL STAFF Editor-in-Chief Bob Simpson Editor Theresa D’Orsi Executive Editor Brigitte Johnson, APR Design TM Design, Inc. Printing Mercury Published by The American Forest Foundation Tom Martin, President & CEO Features ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Jim Führer Mast High Media 4131 SW Hillsdale Ave, Suite 100 Portland, OR 97239 Phone: 503.227.1381 Fax: 503.227.1391 Email: jim@masthighmedia.com SUBSCRIPTIONS Subscriptions to Tree Farmer are $19.95 for one year, $37.95 for two years, and $53.95 for three years. Foreign subscriptions are $36 per year. Single copies are available for $4.00. 6 8 14 22 Cover Story Using the markets in Oregon as a case study, we look at the issues, numbers, and opportunities surrounding log values in the past, present, and future. 6 Money Does Grow on Trees Stand improvement through periodic thinning — plus selling in good markets — enhances the bottom line. Research Roundup We highlight some of the forestry-related research going on around the country. 2009 Northeast Regional Tree Farm of the Year Lenape Farms Inc. has been touted as an example of how science-based forestry can be sustainably practiced in the southern New Jersey. PLEASE WRITE Tree Farmer welcomes correspondence on editorial matters, letters to the editor, manuscripts, new product announcements, and photos for consideration. The publisher reserves the right to accept, reject, and/or edit these materials. Proposed editorial material will only be returned if accompanied by a self-addressed, stamped return envelope. Columns 24 28 28 COVER: KENNECOTT, AK FIREWEED (EPLILBIUM ANGUSTIFOLIUM) ADDS COLOR TO AN OLD WAGON OUTSIDE THE KENNECOTT, ALASKA, GLACIER LODGE. PHOTOGRAPHERS: JERRY AND MARCY MONKMAN Wildlife Matters Be on the watch for forest insects. Ties to the Land Tips on finding estate planning professionals. CONTACT US For subscriptions, address changes, and general information: Tree Farmer Magazine American Forest Foundation 1111 Nineteenth Street, NW Suite 780 Washington, DC 20036 888.889.4466 info@treefarmsystem.org www.treefarmsystem.org ©2010 American Forest Foundation (AFF). All rights reserved. Material may not be reproduced without the expressed written permission of AFF. Sa ve th e Date! The 2011 National Tree Farmer Convention will be held August 9-11, 2011, at the Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa, located in Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico. Situated between Santa Fe and Albuquerque, at the base of the Sandia Mountains, this is sure to be a beautiful backdrop for the 2011 Convention! Keep checking www.treefarmsystem.org for more information! PEFC/29-31-130 The American Tree Farm System is a member of the PEFC Council. Promoting sustainable forest management. For more information: www.pefc.org http://WWW.TREEFARMSYSTEM.ORG http://www.treefarmsystem.org http://www.pefc.org http://www.treefarmsystem.org

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Tree Farmer - July/August 2010

Tree Farmer - July/August 2010
Table of Contents
Cover Story
Money Does Grow on Trees
Research Roundup
2009 Northeast Regional Tree Farm of the Year
Wildlife Matters
Ties to the Land

Tree Farmer - July/August 2010