This past week was shortened due to the Independence Day holiday falling on Thursday. To kick off the week in anticipation of the rising temperatures, we revisited a broadcast burn site from a...
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Starker Summer Tours
Starker Forests has scheduled five, free summer tours for the public Wednesday, July 17 Meet at the Starker Forests office at noon, ride a bus through the forest, and arrive back at the office by 4...
Private landowners key to keeping ahead of summer fires
When a forester arrives at work around 7 a.m. and the fire truck bay doors are open, they know it’s going to be a long day. A lightning storm in the middle of a dry summer is a recipe for wildfires...
Gary Springer touched many with his humor, love for forestry
Gary Springer, an integral part of Starker Forests from early 2003 to his retirement in fall of 2019, has left his mark upon earth with healthier forests and heartier friendships. The late Barte...
Public welcome, permits required
More than 70,000 acres of Starker Forests’ land are available for hunting and recreation in Linn, Benton, Polk, Lane and Lincoln counties. Our lands are great for hiking, hunting, fishing, cycling...
Starker Forests’ Gary Blanchard receives lifetime achievement award
Gary Blanchard of Starker Forests has been presented the Oregon Society of American Foresters’ Lifetime Achievement Award. This award is presented to persons to recognize their lifetime contribution...
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