Author Topic: OWW, National Tree Farmer Finalist (Read 7654 times)

Paul_H · « **Reply #20 on:** July 04, 2009, 12:03:20 AM »

We're still pulling for you! Good luck.

SwampDonkey · « **Reply #21 on:** July 04, 2009, 03:40:27 AM »

Congratulations on your accomplishment and good luck ahead. I know your woods mean a great deal to you.

Faron · « **Reply #22 on:** July 04, 2009, 05:07:52 AM »

Way to go, Robert!

crtreedude · « **Reply #23 on:** July 04, 2009, 07:53:09 AM »

Quote from: Jeff on July 03, 2009, 06:08:15 PM

Quote from: crtreedude on July 03, 2009, 02:36:49 PM
Wonderful! Okay, I want details. How many acres, how many years, you know the score...

Dont you read the forum?

https://forestryforum.com/board/index.php/topic,1400.0.html

Well, sometimes, if I wasn't trying to handle 786 acres with mills and a furniture factory I might have more time...

That is very cool OWW, perhaps if I every have less of a life I would love to come and see your project!

scsmith42 · « **Reply #24 on:** July 04, 2009, 10:03:37 PM »

Robert, congratulations on your achievement and best of success to you obtaining number one!

Scott

WDH · « **Reply #25 on:** July 06, 2009, 11:10:07 AM »

This is quite an accomplishment!

Congrats Robert

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OneWithWood · « **Reply #26 on:** July 06, 2009, 01:20:13 PM »

Thank-you, my friends.

I certainly did not do this alone. This honor is as much a tribute to the fine folks here at the forum, all the foresters, wildlife biologists, loggers, sawyers, environmentalists, members of the Indiana Forestry and Woodland Owners Association, and Indiana Tree Farm who have given so selflessly of their knowledge as it is to my hard work and pursuit of a dream.
The unflinching support of my lovely wife, Linnea, is a very huge part of the equation also.

It still hasn't quite sunk in...

Sprucegum · « **Reply #27 on:** July 06, 2009, 02:11:24 PM »

This is no time to rest on your Laurels -

Get to work on your acceptance speach

Ron Scott · « **Reply #28 on:** July 06, 2009, 02:59:16 PM »

Being in the Finals for the Nationals is no easy task. Your good forest management stands out.

thedeeredude · « **Reply #29 on:** July 06, 2009, 06:20:30 PM »

Way to go OWW! Do you have any pictures of your woodland? And could you give a quick overview of what species you have and your management practices?

WDH · « **Reply #30 on:** July 06, 2009, 09:54:58 PM »

Speech!! Speech!!

thecfarm · « **Reply #31 on:** July 07, 2009, 07:42:31 AM »

Now that is something to be proud of.

Coon · « **Reply #32 on:** July 07, 2009, 12:21:44 PM »

Congratulations, I'm sure most of us here on the forum look up to you. I know I do. All hail "King OWW"

OneWithWood · « **Reply #33 on:** July 08, 2009, 12:29:17 PM »

Quote from: thedeeredude on July 06, 2009, 06:20:30 PM

Way to go OWW! Do you have any pictures of your woodland? And could you give a quick overview of what species you have and your management practices?

For now checking out my Photo Gallery and searching around for my posts will have to suffice.

There is a whole slew of stuff I have to get completed and submitted to the National Committee and it is taking up all of my free time.

I promise after the convention (late September) I will post what happens and include some pics of the property.

thedeeredude · « **Reply #34 on:** July 08, 2009, 06:27:14 PM »

Will do, and a wish for good luck to ya!

OneWithWood · « **Reply #35 on:** July 27, 2009, 10:46:23 AM »

The videos are up!

The videos of the four regional winners have been posted on youtube.
Stihl, Inc. contracted for a videographer to travel to each of the four farms and do a little documentary piece.

You can see mine here

If you would like to see the other regional winners type in 2009 Regional Tree Farm in the search box.

The competition is very keen. I can't compete on scenery with a couple of them and I think they all have me beat on acreage. I will just have to rely on my down-home hoosier charm

Warbird · « **Reply #36 on:** July 27, 2009, 11:20:25 AM »

Beautiful woods, OWW. Well done.

WDH · « **Reply #37 on:** July 27, 2009, 11:38:22 AM »

Robert, I enjoyed the video and I am very impressed and proud!

Three things help:

1). The investment you and Linnea have made in outreach and education
2). The sawmill to utilize the sustainable wood resources
3). Your self-sufficiency in bio-diesel

One thing hurts:

1). The size of the Tree Farm

Whatever happens, y'all have accomplished a great honor in achieving this level. Rarified air

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RynSmith · « **Reply #38 on:** July 27, 2009, 12:11:17 PM »

Thanks for sharing, OWW, beautiful forest you have there.

What I want to know is why aren't the other three competitors Forum members

SwampDonkey · « **Reply #39 on:** July 27, 2009, 03:27:03 PM »

Quote from: RynSmith on July 27, 2009, 12:11:17 PM

What I want to know is why aren't the other three competitors Forum members

Jeff's been slack'n a bit.

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