Foresters host pulp processing activity at Fun Forest

Rain gear was in order Feb. 24 as tour attendees witness thinning of a 22-year-old stand north of Berlin Road. Chris Melcher, center, explains the process. – Jim Merzenich photo

By Jim Merzenich
LCSWA president

We arrived at 12:15 p.m. Feb. 24 and the hosts invited us to their warming fire. Hot coffee, water, soda, and snacks were provided.

On the two days preceding the tour we had 3 inches of rain and local streams were at flood stage. This did not deter people from attending and enjoying the Linn County Small Woodlands Association event. We expected nine attendees and 17 showed up.

The 22-year-old…