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Small forestland owners are used to thinking of their forests as long-term management challenges. However, many don’t think of how to provide for the future of their forests beyond their own lives. At some point though, they seek answers to help them make such decisions. The advice of a qualified estate attorney can then be invaluable.

Taylor Kittell is a Founding Partner at Breakwater Law. Taylor will be the featured speaker at the WCSWA April 23rdmonthly meeting. She recently spoke to the Yamhill County SWA on the topic of providing legal advice in helping forestland owners. She will speak on this topic, and on the implications of recent legislation affecting woodland owners. Taylor’s practice focuses on estate planning and administration, including probate, trusts, guardianships and conservatorships. Above all else, Taylor says she values her relationships with clients. She is committed to treating each client with respect and compassion while assisting them in resolving both the immediate and long-term issues they face.

For address of the event location, please see the April Forest Forum

WCSWA will be providing hamburgers, hot dogs and buns, Bring a side dish or dessert to go with the main entrée. Water will be provided, or you may bring your own beverage. 

RSVP by May 22 to:
Tony and Mary Spiering
Phone: 503-680-8112
E-mail: maryspiering@gmail.com

PROGRAM
5pm Meet and greet
6pm Dinner
6:45pm. Speaker, Josh Hanson ODF SFISH Program (Small Forestland Investment in Stream Habitat)

Under the new Private Forest Accord, when a Notice of Operation to harvest timber is submitted a Road Condition Assessment is required. SFISH is a grant program to help provide funds for small woodland owners to repair or improve roads and culverts.

Other speakers: Scott McEwen, Executive Director of Tualatin River Watershed Council, Bethany Lund, Habitat Program Coordinator, Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation District. They will be describing programs they are implementing in the basin to replace and/or upgrade culverts and other structures in the watershed.

For additional information check the OSWA website at https://oswa.org/events
Or check out Linn County's announcement here: https://linncountyswa.com/tree-farmers-gathering-in-2024-to-be-evolutionary-step/

For additional information check the OSWA website at https://oswa.org/events
Or check out Linn County's announcement here: https://linncountyswa.com/tree-farmers-gathering-in-2024-to-be-evolutionary-step/

For additional information check the OSWA website at https://oswa.org/events
Or check out Linn County's announcement here: https://linncountyswa.com/tree-farmers-gathering-in-2024-to-be-evolutionary-step/