By Gordon Culbertson
Driving the backroads of Oregon, one notices the presence of small woodland owners. Signs indicating “Family Forest Owner” and the green-and-white diamond-shaped “Tree Farm” logo identify forests as well-managed, with a measure of pride. Family non-industrial forests total over 3.5 million acres, more than one-third of Oregon’s private forests.
These forest owners have unique goals, including wildlife habitat, timber production, recreation, or simply “peace and quiet.” Still, all share a desire to…
