Balancing many woodland uses is a goal at Eden Valley.Eden Valley Guest Ranch has woodlands that provide habitat to wildlife, grass and shade for cows, trails for guests and timber for future use.  Our ranch is located in the Okanogan Highlands of north central Washington.  Maintaining balance for all uses is very important to us.  The health of the timber is always the major concern.  Weather conditions, precipitation, lightning, overly thick tree stands, insect invasions, root rot, fungus and other threats are always under observation.  Many of these threats come from nearby public lands.

Our predominant tree species are Ponderosa Pine and Douglas Fir followed by Western Larch (Tamarack).  We have a couple pet trees (Blue Spruce and Lodge-Pole Pine) that probably started as gifts from birds.  In the damper areas we have Wild Black Birch, Alder, Cottonwood, and Quaking Aspen.

 

Tree Habitat in Okanogan Highlands near Oroville and Tonasket, Washington

Tree habitat depends on aspects of the land, temperature, available soil and water as well as threats such as wildfire or disease.  Our resort called Eden Valley Guest Ranch in the Okanogan Highlands near Oroville and Tonasket, Washington has many tree species.

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Tree Threats in Okanogan Highlands near Oroville and Tonasket, Washington

Eden Valley Guest Ranch manages timber and watches for threats to trees in the Okanogan Highlands near Oroville and Tonasket, Washington. Trees that are too close together are all threatened by many problems such as lack of water, insect infestations, root rot, wildfire and fungus.

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Private Land Timber Economics in Washington State

Timber economics in Washington State on public and private land have been manipulated and many opportunities and dollars have been lost and timber wasted.  Severe wildfire and infestations waste countless acres of timber creating dead zones for wildlife.  Private Washington State timber owners are being hurt by policies made by people removed from the land.

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