Starker lands are open for public recreation. Permits available at the office.
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 and nature lovers. We issue access permits for all our property open to the public. In return, we ask that you respect the land and follow our regulations. No ATVs or motorcycles are allowed in our tree farms. Please drive only on logging roads.
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Our colleague and friend Dick Powell passed away July 30, 2025. We remember the many decades of his life that he devoted to managing the forests at Starker Forests and educating youth and the public about forests and the practice of sustainable forestry. Dick is...
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 couple of weeks ago to conduct a thorough re-evaluation for any remaining...
Hello everyone! I'm Daniel Morin, and I'm heading into my senior year at the College of Forestry, majoring in forestry with a focus on forest management, restoration, and fire. It's been an awesome first week getting to know Starker Forests! Daniel Morin Monday kicked...