Starker Summer Tours

Starker Forests has scheduled four, free summer tours for the public. Registration is required and seating is limited. To register call the Starker Forests office at 541.929.2477 or email recreation@StarkerForests.com. All tours will leave from the Starker Forests office and transportation from there to the forest is provided.

2025 Starker Forests Tours

Friday, July 11: Forest Management Tour
Join Starker Forests for a guided tour through their land as you explore how sustainable forest management works. Learn about modern forestry practices and their roles in guiding long-term stewardship, including forest health and timber production.

Friday, July 25: Active Harvest Tour
Visit an active harvest site and observe commercial thinning in action. Watch forestry equipment and learn why thinning is a critical tool for maintaining healthy forests, reducing fire risk, and improving timber quality.

Friday, August 8: Mill Tour
Get an inside look at how harvested trees are transformed into lumber on this behind-the-scenes tour at a local mill. You’ll follow logs from delivery to finished product and discuss how sustainability and efficiency are integrated into every step of the process.

Friday, August 22: Reforestation Tour
Learn what happens after a forest is harvested. See firsthand how Starker Forests ensures future generations of healthy, productive forests through science-based reforestation practices.