Five Oaks Ranch Timber Production

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Outstanding Tree Farm of Texas - 2000
Texas Forestry Association
Forestry Conservationists of the Year - 2002
Soil and Water Conservation Districts of Texas - Region IV

 

 

Bill BarrettBill and Kati Barrett were honored by the Texas Forestry Association as the Outstanding Tree Farm of Texas in 2000. They have also  received the 2002 Forestry Conservationist of the Year Award from the Soil and Water Conservation Districts of Texas, Region IV. The tree farm is located on 1960 acres in northern Walker County. "The Barretts deserve to be recognized for their many years of excellent forest management and their commitment to forest stewardship," said Ron Hufford, Executive Vice President of the Texas Forestry Association, when presenting the award for Outstanding Tree Farm of Texas.

Winners are chosen for their efforts in enhancing the forest on their property, and are selected for promoting the practices of sustainable forestry. There are over 3,100 Tree Farms in Texas, covering more than 4.2 million acres.

The Barretts management plan which includes prescribed control burns
and natural reseeding, promotes and improves water quality, wildlife habitat and soil conservation, in addition to the production of forest products. During the 25 years of their ownership of the property, the pine timber volume has increased approximately ten-fold due to natural regeneration and conservation-cut harvesting of only 80% of the annual re-growth factor.

Each year, the Barretts host tours for those interested in learning more about pine production and environmentally-sound forest-management practices. On-site management of the property is provided by Lone Star Forestry, Conroe, Texas. Kati Barrett is now serving as a former member of the Board of Directors of the Texas Forestry Association.

 

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