OWW, National Tree Farmer Finalist

WDH · July 06, 2009, 11:10:07 AM

This is quite an accomplishment!

Congrats Robert 8).

OneWithWood · 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 · July 06, 2009, 02:11:24 PM

8) This is no time to rest on your Laurels -

Get to work on your acceptance speach ;D

Ron Scott · 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 · 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 · July 06, 2009, 09:54:58 PM

Speech!! Speech!! ;D

thecfarm · July 07, 2009, 07:42:31 AM

Now that is something to be proud of.

Coon · 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" :D 8) :D

OneWithWood · 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 · July 08, 2009, 06:27:14 PM

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

OneWithWood · 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 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zERTb5c8UE4

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 :D

Warbird · July 27, 2009, 11:20:25 AM

Beautiful woods, OWW. Well done.

WDH · 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 ;D.

RynSmith · 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 · 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. :D

isawlogs · July 27, 2009, 04:25:57 PM

There , go blame poor piggy cooker :

;D

Ron Scott · July 27, 2009, 08:51:45 PM

Great Job! Now waiting to see your pictures in the Tree Farmer magazine.

Roxie · July 30, 2009, 08:40:08 AM

Wow! That is absolutely beautiful! Thank you for sharing the video, and congratuations!

crtreedude · July 30, 2009, 08:55:18 AM

Very cool! What a beautiful place and job. I consider it an honor to know you sir.

WDH · October 15, 2010, 08:16:52 PM

There was a fine article in the September/October 2010 Tree Farmer Magazine about Robert and Linnea and their Tree Farm. They were the 2009 Outstanding North Central Regional Tree Farmers of the year and finalists for the National Tree Farmer Award. In the article, Robert, our OneWithWood, references the Forestry Forum, and I quote," In 2002, he was an early participant online on the Forestry Forum <www.forestryforum.com>, where he is known as OneWithWood. He has chronicled his tree farm activities on the sawmilling and milling message board, "Time to Stop Being a Wannabe"."

If you are a member of the Tree Farm System and a suscriber to the Tree Farmer Magazine, check it out.

Here is another nice quote at the end of the article, "Brianna, a fifth-grader at Edgewood Intermediate School, summed it up in a letter after her class visited the Good-Goodling Woods: "Dear Mr. Woodling, you have changed a group of kids. You have changed our points of view and our feelings for nature. I am sure you could see in our faces the wonder that we all shared. Thank you for spending time to educate us"."

Robert, I want to thank you too.