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APRIL 17, 2010Baker High SchoolBaker City, Oregon

SPONSORS:

▲ Oregon State University Extension Service

▲ Baker County Small Woodlands Association

▲ Grant County Private Woodlands Association

▲ Oregon Forest Resources Institute

OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION SERVICEA one-day mini-college for family forestland owners, foresters, farmers,contractors, loggers, arborists, teachers and the general public.

• 27 Educational Classes

• Vendor Exhibits

• Lunch & Refreshments Included

• Registration deadline:April 2 or 200 participants

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Welcome!Tree School East registration

opens at 7:30 a.m. in the lobby ofBaker High School; come here firstto pick up your class packet thatincludes your class schedule androom assignments. A short orienta-tion will occur at 8:30 a.m. in theHigh School Lobby to review theday’s events. See the map on page 5for the Baker High School location.Signs are posted to help you locateroom locations. Join us for coffee inlobby before you head to class. Thereception area is open all day toaccommodate those arriving later inthe day for classes.

About the Field SessionsField sessions will depart from

the High School lobby or your class-room unless otherwise noted in theclass schedule. We will travel by vanto most field sites. Short walks onuneven terrain may be involved. Wehope for good weather but be pre-pared! Boots, raingear, sunscreen,and hats are recommended.

Class Block AClasses begin promptly at 9 a.m.;

go to assigned classrooms or meet-ing area.

Morning BreakLocated in the lobby from 10:30-

11:00 a.m.; enjoy beverages andsnacks.

Class Block BClasses begin at 11:00 a.m.; go to

assigned classrooms or meeting area.

LunchThe lunch hour is from 12:30-

1:30 p.m. in the High School lobby.Sack lunches will be distributed andseating is available in the lobby oroutdoors, weather permitting. TheExhibit Area is open throughout thelunch hour.

Class Block CClasses begin at 1:30 p.m.; go to

assigned classrooms or meetingarea.

Afternoon BreakLocated in lobby from 3:00-3:30

p.m.; enjoy beverages and snacks.

Class Block DClasses begin at 3:30 p.m.; go to

assigned classrooms or meeting area.

EVENT PLANExtension Service Baker CountyOregon State University, 2600 East Street, Baker, City, OR 97814T 541-523-6418 l F 541-523-8225 l http://extension.oregonstate.edu/baker/

Oregon State University Extension Service offers educational programs, activities, and materials—without discrimination to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, maritalstatus, disability, or disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran status—as required by Title VI of theCivil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and Section 504 of theRehabilitation Act of 1973. Oregon State University Extension Service is an Equal OpportunityEmployer. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to those with physical or mental disabilities.

Tree School EAST is April 17, 2010Back by popular demand, Tree School EAST will be coming Saturday,

April 17, 2010 to the Baker High School in Baker City. We’ll feature 27classes on a wide variety of topics of interest to family forestland owners,professional foresters, loggers, arborists, teachers, and the general public.This year’s program is full of topics where you will learn new skills, refreshknowledge and stimulate new thinking. Notice we have some repeatclasses, but many classes are new....take a look inside! As you can see wehave many outstanding instructors all giving freely of their time andtalents to share their knowledge with you. A special thanks to thisincredible group of individuals. We also want to give a special thank youto our Tree School committee—Lyle Defrees, Steve Edwards, EileenGyllenberg, Jamie Knight, Donna Heffernan, Tom and Cindy Beechinor,Wendy McCullough, Rosemary Guttridge and Jayne Kellar—for giving oftheir precious time to make this event the best it can be. Finally, we wantto express our sincere appreciation to Oregon Women in Timber for theirhelp in making this program run smoothly.

Classes vary in length from 1.5 to 3.5 hours and you can participate inup to four (of the 1.5 hr. classes) over the course of the day. We’ll throw insnacks and a great sack lunch to keep your energy level high. Be sure tocheck out the exhibits at Tree School East! A number of local and regionalvendors and displays will be on hand, including nurseries, forestrysuppliers, fire safe displays and natural resource organizations.

Registration must be done in advance by Friday, April 2nd (sorry, nowalk-ins allowed). Classroom space is limited so act now and reserve yourspot in this fun and informative forestry program, and to ensure you get theclasses you want. If classes are cancelled you will have the opportunity toselect others. The registration fee is just $50 per person. Bring the familyso you can take advantage of as many class offerings as possible.

See you at Tree School EAST!

Bob Parker Paul OesterExtension Forestry Agent Extension Forestry AgentBaker and Grant Counties Umatilla, Union and Wallowa Counties

Agriculture, 4-H Youth, Family & Community Development, Forestry, and Extension Sea GrantPrograms. Oregon State University, United States Department of Agriculture, and Baker Countycooperating. The Extension Service offers its programs and materials equally to all people.

1A Beating Back theInvaders: Controlling Weedson Woodland Properties9:00-10:30am/Classroom

Good weed manage-ment can help yousuccessfully reach yourforest management goals. This classwill cover how to anticipate and man-age for weed problems associated withcommon forest management practicesand specific herbicide prescriptions forthe woody forest brush and herbaceousweed communities found in easternOregon. Both site preparation andrelease treatments will be discussed.We will also discuss the range of herbi-cides available, product labels, propermixing and application techniques,and conifer safety. Proper equipmentcalibration will also be discussed.Instructors: Arnie Grammon, BakerCounty Weed Control, and BruceKelpsas,Vegetation ManagementSpecialist, Helena Chemical Company.

2A Keeping Your Streamsand Well Water Well9:00-10:30am/Classroom

An interactive session about the sta-tus of Oregon’s drinking water quality,including current threats to contribut-ing waterways and groundwater, andefforts to ensure long-term protection.Learn how water can become uninten-tionally contaminated, top drinkingwater threats across the State, partner-ships to help improve and protect ourwater, and ways to get involved. Noprior knowledge is necessary.Instructor: Jacqueline Fern, OregonDepartment of Environmental Quality.

3A What’s Killing MyTrees: Forest Diseases9:00-10:30am/Classroom

This class will provide an overview ofthe important damaging forest diseasesand environmental problems in easternOregon forests. This is an opportunity

to learn about the latest information onroot rots, rust diseases, cankers, needlediseases, dwarf mistletoes, heart rots,and other problems and practical man-agement strategies landowners can useto keep their forests healthy and vigor-ous. Instructor: Dave Shaw, OSUExtension Service.

4A Good Things We’reDoing in Forestry9:00-10:30am/Classroom

Forestland owners, universities, for-est industry, conservation organiza-tions and forestry agencies all worktowards creating and maintaininghealthy, sustainable forests which con-tribute so much towards the social,economic and ecological well-beingwe all depend on. But, all too often thegood work we’re doing doesn’t get verymuch recognition and people areunaware of how forests and forestrytouch their lives in amazing and won-derful ways. This session will highlightsome of the great stories in forestrytoday. Instructor: Mike Cloughesy,Oregon Forest Resources Institute.

5A/B Chainsaw Basicsfor Guys9:00am-12:30pm/Classroom & Field

The Chainsaw Basics for Guys classwill meet initially indoors for a short ori-entation then head to the field. Learn thebasics of maintaining and operating yourchainsaw properly. You’ll learn tips forsafe operation of your saw, and how tomake your saw last longer and workharder. Bar and chain maintenance willbe covered too, with an emphasis on sawsharpening. In the field, the classes willfocus on demonstrations how to properlyfall, limb and buck trees. Instructor: MarkTsiatsos,Professional Timber Faller.

6A/B Chainsaw Basicsfor Gals9:00am-12:30pm/Classroom & Field

The Chainsaw Basics for Gals class

will meet initially indoors for a shortorientation then head to the field. Thischainsaw class is for ladies only! Learnthe basics of maintaining and operat-ing your chainsaw properly in a testos-terone-limited environment. You’lllearn tips for safe operation of yoursaw, and how to make your saw lastlonger and work harder. Bar and chainmaintenance will be covered too, withan emphasis on saw sharpening. In thefield, the classes will focus on demon-strations how to properly fall, limb andbuck trees. Instructor: Jim Demastus,professional faller.

7A/B Construction andMaintenance of WoodlandPonds; and IncreasingRevenues Through Fee Fishing9:00am-12:30pm/Classroom & Field

A pond can be a highly attractive andfunctional part of your woodland prop-erty. But as is often the case, there’s a lotmore to ponds than meets the eye. Thissession will provide some important

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Welcome Letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Event Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Class Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7

Class Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Directions & Map to BHS . . . . . . . .5

Registration Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Cover Photos—Landscape photo: SLV Native (Flickr)Inset photos: Bob Parker

TABLE OF CONTENTS

KEY

Pesticide Recertification Credit

AOL Pro-Logger Credit

Society of American Foresters Credit

3 credits

3 credits

2 credits

*credits to be determinedOregon Department of Agriculturepesticide recertification credits are avail-able for these classes: 1A, 3A, 3B

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

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concepts and ideas for planning, build-ing and maintaining a pond. A class-room overview will be followed by afield trip to view and discuss the realthing. The field tour is expected toinclude both a newer and an olderpond so that a variety of questionsabout “pond life” can be addressed. Andif you have ponds, maybe you’vethought about fee fishing as a new rev-enue-producing opportunity! Somewoodland owners have had good suc-cess with a fee fishing enterprise, butthere’s a lot to think about before open-ing your doors to the public. PondInstructors: Paul Adams, OSU ForestWatershed Extension Specialist, andSteve Bowers, OSU Lane CountyExtension Forester & Pond Builder-Owner. Fee Fishing Instructor: DanDriscol, Prairie Fee Fishing.

8A/B Forestry Potpourri9:00am-12:30pm/ Field

This is a class will tie togetherseveral management considera-tions in a field setting. The classwill feature stand improvementapproaches, including tree selection,based on vigor, form, species and otherconsiderations. We’ll also cover spac-

ing, species differences and slash dis-posal options. Pruning trees in the for-est is done to reduce wildfire risk,improve the “look” of the forest, andcreate clear wood over time. We’ll talkabout where pruning is appropriate fordifferent situations and objectives, aswell as the when and how, and demon-strate the equipment used for pruning.Finally, what about wildlife? We’ll usethe local conditions to describe anddiscuss wildlife and fish managementopportunities. Also, tools and incen-tives will be discussed that help youidentify priority wildlife species andhabitat on your property and createmanagement alternatives. Instructors:Stephen Fitzgerald, EastsideSilviculture and Wildland FireEducation Specialist, Oregon StateUniversity, and Nicole Strong, ForestryInstructor, OSU Extension Service.

1B Diversifying MarketOpportunities forWoodland Owners11:00am-12:30pm/Classroom

A panel of innovative leaders who areinvolved in developing new forest prod-ucts and markets will discuss what theyare currently working on, their visions

for the future, and what woodland own-ers can do to help diversify their eco-nomic opportunities. Panel members:David Ford, OSWA; Nils Christoffersen,Wallowa Resources; Kyle Dunning,Elkhorn Biomass; David Schmidt,Integrated Biomass; Eric Twombly,Biochar Products; Rick Wagner, OregonDepartment of Forestry.

2B How to Make theStone Tools of the EarlyForest Managers: FlintKnapping11:00am-12:30pm/Classroom

For several thousand years, the sur-vival of our earlier forest managers inthe region depended on being able tomanufacture the tools essential fortheir lives. This class will be a livedemonstration of the tools and tech-niques needed to transform a chunkof stone into such items as scrapers,knives, arrow and spear heads, andmuch more. Instructor: Walt Gentis,Forestry Consultant.

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6A/B: Chainsaws for Gals (classroom/field)

7A/B: Construction and Maintenance of Woodland Pondsand fee fishing (classroom/field)

8A/B: Forestry Potpourri (field)

3B: What’s Killing MyTrees: Forest Insects

2B: Stone Tools of EarlyForest Managers:

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1B: Diversifying MarketOpportunities

4B: Tree Farmers HaveMore Fun! Join the ATFS

5B: Backyard Forestsand Landscapes

6B: Incentive Programsfor Woodland Owners

3C: Essential OilExtractions

2C: Practical Ideas forManaging Your Wildlife

1C: Effectively EngagingLegislators and

Regulators: Policy

4C/D: Small-Scale Sawmilling and Lumber Drying(classroom/field)

5C/D: Riparian Area Management (classroom/field)

6 C/D: Practical Ideas for Managing your Forest (field)

7 C/D: Designing, Building and Maintaining Woodland Roads

3D: Windbreaks andShelterbelts

2D: Growing andManaging Aspen

1D: Fun With Records

4D: Prescribed Burningfor Forest Management

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3B What’s Killing MyTrees: Forest Insects11:00am-12:30pm/Classroom

This class will provide an overviewof the important damaging forest insectproblems in eastern Oregon forests.This is an opportunity to learn aboutthe latest information on MountainPine Beetle, Pine Engraver beetle, FirEngraver beetle, Tussock Moth, WesternSpruce Budworm and many others.The class will provide proven, practicalmanagement strategies landownerscan use to keep their forests healthyand vigorous. Instructor: Paul Oester,OSU Extension Service.

4B Tree Farmers HaveMore Fun! Jointhe ATFS11:00am-12:30pm/Classroom

The American Tree Farm System(ATFS) is committed to sustainingforests, watershed and healthy habitatsthrough the power of private steward-ship. The organization’s vision is to cre-ate a future where North Americanforests are sustained by the public whichunderstands and values the social, eco-nomic, and environmental benefits they

provide. This class will discuss the manyexcellent reasons you may want tobecome an American Tree Farmer, suchas a free inspection and consultationwith a forestry professional, the excel-lent Tree Farmer Magazine and thirdparty certification acknowledging yourforestland is sustainably managed forthe long term. Instructors: Michael andConnie Atkinson, American Tree FarmSystem, Oregon Chapter.

5B Backyard Forestsand Landscapes11:00am-12:30pm/Classroom

Whether you own a very large lot or afew acres, the trees on your small prop-erty not only make your home more liv-able, they provide an important envi-ronmental benefit and make your prop-erty more valuable too. Come hear tipsand techniques for planting or manag-ing wooded landscapes and protectingthe values that healthy trees and forestsprovide. Instructor: Paul Ries, OregonDepartment of Forestry.

6B Incentive Programsfor Woodland Owners11:00am-12:30pm/Classroom

Forest improvementwork such as pre-

commercial thinning or forest fuelreduction provides many benefits forthe landowner, but is often quiteexpensive to perform. Fortunately,there are financial incentive programsavailable to help offset some of thosecosts. This class will discuss what fundsare available, what the funds can beused for and how to apply. Instructors:Diane Partridge, Oregon Departmentof Forestry, and Catie Kerns, NRCS.

1C Effectively EngagingLegislators andRegulators: Policy Basicsfor Woodland Owners1:30-3:00pm/Classroom

Laws and regulationssometimes unnecessarilycomplicate or impede a landowners’ability to manage their lands and asindividuals and as a community, forest-land owners need to engage effectivelyin the policy arena. This session willdiscuss how we can work together toget regulators and politicians to hearand respond to our needs, includingexamples of how organizations such asSustainable Northwest, the Rural Voicesfor Communities Coalition and theOregon Small Woodlands Associationhave been able to leverage their mem-bership towards positive outcomes.

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Lunch

DIRECTIONS TO BAKER HIGH SCHOOLFROM THE LA GRANDE/ENTERPRISE/PENDLETON ANDFROM THE DURKEE/ONTARIO AREAS:➤ Take I-84 toward BAKER CITY

➤ Take EXIT 304

➤ Turn WEST onto CAMPBELL STREET 0.8 mi

➤ Turn RIGHT onto MAIN STREET 0.2 mi

➤ Turn LEFT onto D STREET 0.4 mi

➤ Turn RIGHT onto 6TH STREET 0.1 mi

➤ 2500 E STREET (HIGH SCHOOL) is on the LEFT

FROM THE SUMPTER/PRAIRIE CITY/JOHN DAY AREA:➤ Take OR HWY 7 to Baker City

➤ HWY 7 becomes DEWEY, which becomes MAIN STREET

➤ Take MAIN STREET to D STREET 0.5 mi

➤ Turn LEFT onto D STREET 0.4 mi

➤ Turn RIGHT onto 6TH STREET 0.1 mi

➤ 2500 E STREET (HIGH SCHOOL) is on the LEFT

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Instructors: Patrick Shannon,Sustainable Northwest and David Ford,Executive Director,Oregon SmallWoodlands Association.

2C Managing for Wildlifeon Your Woodland Property1:30-3:00pm/Classroom

Managing for healthy anddiverse wildlife populations is often animportant woodland owner goal. Theforest practices you engage in have adirect influence on the quality of wildlifehabitat components needed for thespecies you want to see succeed on yourproperty. By taking care of the trees, youcan take care of the critters at the sametime. This class will look at specific tech-niques for being successful in easternOregon. Instructors: Frank Burris, OSUExtension, and Joan Hagar, USGS.

3C Essential Oil Extractions1:30-3:00pm/Classroom

This class presents a demonstrationof the principles of distillation for theproduction of essential oils. You willsee the process demonstrated on dis-tilling equipment while learning manyinteresting things about this businessfrom an interesting speaker who hasbeen in the business for at least threedecades. Essential oils can be distilledfrom the needles of most conifer trees.Many conifer needle essential oils areused in perfumery, room deodorizers,candles, soaps and cleaning materials.The potential exists that essential oilscan be produced as a value-addedproduct from harvested branches.Instructor: Robert S. Seidel, owner,TheEssential Oil Company.

4C/D Small-scaleSawmilling and LumberDrying1:30-5:00pm/Classroom & Field

If you’re thinking about milling yourown lumber, there’s a lot to knowabout how to cut logs and dry lumberin order to get the maximum volumeand value from logs. This class willbegin with a classroom discussion ofthe kinds of sawmills and dry kilns thatare available, their pros and cons, andthe art and science of sawmilling, then

move outside for a live demonstrationof a sawmill in action. Instructors: JimReeb and Scott Leavengood, OregonState University Extension Service.

5C/D Riparian AreaManagement1:30-5:00pm/Classroom & Field

Riparian areas are ecologicallydiverse and highly important forforestry, watershed and wildlife values,but are in many areas in a degradedcondition and in need of restoration.This class will look at evaluating thecondition of a riparian area and deter-mining the best practices needed tocreate and maintain desired condi-tions. Instructor: Ken Diebel, OregonDepartment of Agriculture.

6C/D Practical Ideas forManaging Your Woodlands1:30-5:00pm/Field

Don’t miss this class if you’relooking for innovative ideas, tools andtechniques for managing your wood-lands. You’ll be introduced to somepractical ways to solve tasks like prun-ing 30 feet up a tree, thinning in youngand dense stands where everything is a“hang up” and moving logs with equip-ment as small as an ATV. Lots of tricksand techniques will be shared by anexperienced woodland owner-not tomention a creative engineer and inven-tor. This class was popular in our previ-ous tree schools in 2006 and 2008.Instructor: Mark Havel, Founder &President, Future Forestry Products Inc.

7C/D Designing, Buildingand MaintainingWoodland Roads1:30-5:00pm/Classroom & Field

Good roads are essential whetherfor recreation, harvesting forest prod-ucts, protecting fisheries, preventingstream erosion or fighting wildfire.This class will discuss the manage-ment values of roads and the substan-tial capital investment they representand how this resource can be protect-ed and enhanced. The class willinclude a field tour to look at specific

examples of road design, surfacing,drainage structures and other fea-tures. Instructor: Joe Hessel, OregonDepartment of Forestry.

1D Fun with Records3:30-5:00pm/Classroom

Keeping good records is not only use-ful for planning your woodland propertymanagement work and tracking changesthrough time, but is also great fun as well.This class will look at how identifying andrecording the plants and animals andother items of interest you find on yourproperty is part of a life-long learningprocess about forests that is interesting,entertaining and deeply rewarding.Instructor: Lyle Defrees,woodland owner.

2D Growing andManaging Aspen onYour Woodland Property3:30-5:00pm/Classroom

This workshop is intended to helpyou identify opportunities to improveaspen stand health and vigor on yourproperty. We will cover the basics ofaspen ecology and biology. You will leavewith tools and skills that you can use tostart assessing your own aspen standcondition, choose a treatment optionthat suits your goals, and develop a man-agement plan. Instructor: Nicole Strong,OSU Extension Service and DarrinStringer,Forest Restoration Partnership.

3D Windbreaks andShelterbelts3:30-5:00pm/Classroom

A class on designing and creatingeffective windbreaks and shelterbelts,including selecting, planting andmaintaining tree species that will workwell for a given site. The class will dis-cuss: windbreaks for rural farmsteads,houses, barns and livestock; wildlifeusage; and blowing snow issues.Instructor: Craig Ziegler, NaturalResource Conservation Service.

4D Prescribed Burningfor Forest Management3:30-5:00pm/Classroom

Controlled burning is an effective

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tool for a variety of forest managementgoals. This class will examine how todetermine when and where to use it,how to prepare for a prescribed burn,how to do the burn and how to protectoneself from potential liability issues.Instructors: Keith Schollenberger andMitch Williams, Oregon Department ofForestry.

5D Reforestation Basics3:30-5:00pm/Classroom

This course will teach basic reforestation steps needed to achievesuccessful reforestation including: iden-tifying limiting site characteristics;

defining the forests you want; gettingthe right seedlings; coordinating har-vesting and site preparation; handlingand planting seedlings properly, postplanting evaluation; and integrated pestmanagement. The class will also discusshow to collect and store seed to growyour own seedlings for reforestation.Instructor: Jeff Snyder, Lava Nursery.

6D Property Conveyancesand Security Interests3:30-5:00pm/Classroom

As a property owner, are youinterested in learning more aboutdeeds, trusts, security contracts and

sales? If so, this is the class for you. Thispresentation will cover subjects such as:1) different types of deeds; 2) securityinterests, such as contract of sale, trustdeeds and mortgages; 3) title insurancesand closing of a sale/purchase; and 4)collection escrows. If time permits, we’llalso cover how title might be held, suchas joint tenancy, survivorship, tenancyby the entirety and tenants in common.As in past classes, there will be plenty oftime for questions. Instructor: SamLedridge, Attorney at Law (emeritus).

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Tree School East registration is $50 per adult; $20 per youth (18 & younger) when attending with an adult family member. Feecovers class materials, lunch, coffee breaks & transportation to field sites. Make all checks payable to OSU Extension Service.Mail form and payment to OSU Extension, Baker Co., 2600 East Street, Baker City, OR 97814.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, APRIL 2 or 200 PARTICIPANTS. NO REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THEDEADLINE. NO WALK-IN REGISTRATION ACCEPTED ON TREE SCHOOL DAY. Early registration is highly recommended toensure your class selections.

CONFIRMATION NOTICES will be sent to all registrants.

REFUND POLICY: Because of the financial commitments required and the demand for Tree School, we cannot offer refunds. Ifafter registering you cannot attend, you may call the office to request a registration transfer to another family member, friendor neighbor. Registration transfers cannot be made after Friday, April 9, 2010.

INFORMATION: Contact Jayne Kellar, OSU Extension Office, Baker Co., 2600 East Street, Baker City, OR. 97814, 541-523-6418or jayne.shelden@oregonstate.edu.

*We are requesting your date of birth to assist with record keeping. All information is strictly confidential.

REGISTRATION FORMSaturday, April 17, 2010Baker High SchoolBaker City, Oregon

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2600 East StreetBaker City, OR 97814

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Programs:• Workshops, Classes, Tours• Publications• Local Newsletters• Field Demonstrations• Master Woodland Manager Volunteers

We Serve:• Woodland owners & managers• Timber companies & wood industry manufacturers• Loggers and forest workers• General public, educators, youth

Eastern Oregon Forestry Agents

Bob Parker—Baker and Grant Counties541-523-6418; bob.parker@oregonstate.edu;http://extension.oregonstate.edu/baker/

Paul Oester—Umatilla, Union,Wallowa Counties541-963-1061; paul.t.oester@oregonstate.eduhttp://extension.oregonstate.edu/union/

Steve Fitzgerald—Crook, Deschutes,Jefferson Counties 541-548-6088; stephen.fitzgerald@oregonstate.eduhttp://extension.oregonstate.edu/deschutes/

Meeting ForestryChallenges

Through EducationTo join OSWA or get more information,

contact your local chapter representative:Baker County: Steve Edwards, 541-523-5299 or 541-760-2742Grant County: Bob Parker, 541-575-1911OSWA: 1775 35th Place NE, Suite C, Salem, OR 97303, 503-588-1813, www.OSWA.org

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FORESTRY PROGRAM

“Oregon Small WoodlandsAssociation (OSWA) is an influentialand proactive organization united in

its efforts to represent the diverseobjectives of family forestland

owners who practice and promotegood forestland stewardship”

OSWA achieves its goals by:◆ Advocating the interests of family forestland owners.◆ Communicating with woodland owners and the public in a

timely and concise manner.◆ Working with natural resource agencies, organizations and

other forestland owners.◆ Promoting wise forestland stewardship.◆ Sponsoring programs, activities and publications which

inform members and the public about forestland stewardship.