Bill and Patrice Bobier are Michigan’s 2024 Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year, honored with the award by the Michigan Tree Farm Committee. Michigan’s chapter of the American Tree Farm
Bill and Patrice Bobier are Michigan’s 2024 Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year, honored with the award by the Michigan Tree Farm Committee. Michigan’s chapter of the American Tree Farm
Helena area couple recognized for stewardship of private forest land
John Riley MTN News
and last updated 2021-01-19 11:26:08-05
HELENA â A Helena area couple, Pat and Judy McKelvey were recently recognized for their work in being good stewards of private forest land. The two were named the
âIt was a wonderful surprise, and it felt like the hard work weâve put in was worth the time and effort,â said Judy.
When people hear the term tree farmers, images of Christmas trees or maybe even large timber operations may come to mind. For the McKelveys, and hundreds of landowners like them across the state, itâs about managing their property for a healthy forest.
Montana couple recognized for stewardship of private forest land
By: John Riley
and last updated 2021-01-19 11:30:23-05
HELENA â A Helena area couple were recently recognized for their work in being good stewards of private forest land.
Pat and Judy McKelvey were named the
âIt was a wonderful surprise, and it felt like the hard work weâve put in was worth the time and effort,â said Judy.
When people hear the term tree farmers, images of Christmas trees or maybe even large timber operations may come to mind. For the McKelveys and hundreds of landowners like them across the state, itâs about managing their property for a healthy forest.
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This is the tree farm of Tom and Kay Johnson, located near Republic. The farm has been select-cut twice, but it’s also managed for wildlife. (Photo courtesy of Tom and Kay Johnson) MARQUETTE The sign says “wildlife, recreation, water and wood” four things you won’t see in every parcel of land that people call a farm.
In this case, the signs indicate property in Michigan’s Tree Farm System through the Michigan Forest Association.
The Tree Farm System provides a certification and recognition of forestland owners, said Matt Watkeys, certified forester for the Marquette County and Alger conservation districts.