Annual Meeting and Award Banquet to feature a program on Simon Benson

Date: November 23, 2024
Where: Embassy Suites, 20001 NW Tanasbourne Drive, Hillsboro
Speaker: Sig Unander

See more information on page 5 of the October Forest Forum. Look for registration form insert in the paper copy in your mailbox.

Featured program topic: Simon Benson: Lumber King, Civic Leader, Visionary

A humble Norwegian immigrant gifted with immense talent and ambition, Benson overcame daunting challenges to become a lumber magnate who used his wealth and influence to give back to his adopted state and country, leaving a lasting legacy.

Simon’s most lucrative operations were in Clatskanie, where he would eventually own 45,000 acres of land. There, 80 miles of track connected nine logging camps, where 250 men worked in shifts, harvesting timber on an industrial scale. 

Program will be presented by Sig Unander, a professional communicator and native of the Pacific Northwest. 

2024 WCSWA Monthly Programs

Please Note: Monthly meetings will now be held at Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation District Office, 7175 NE Evergreen Pkwy Ste 400, Hillsboro, OR

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September Forest Forum can be found here:  October 2024 Forest Forum

Last Updated on October 4, 2024