Starker Forests

Starker Forests Starker Forests: We grow forests, not just trees. Starker Forests, Inc. As opportunities arise, we will invest in activities that add value to our communities.

owns, grows, and manages forests and will continue to be unrivaled in terms of forest resource stewardship. We are a fifth generation family business and manage our long-term business to successfully meet the needs of our owners, employees, and the continued vitality of our communities.

Whew! The rain did it. Low across the map.Public Use Restrictions:WO-1 LOWWO-2 LOWWO-3 LOW IFPL Restrictions will rem...
09/03/2026

Whew! The rain did it. Low across the map.

Public Use Restrictions:
WO-1 LOW
WO-2 LOW
WO-3 LOW

IFPL Restrictions will remain at :
WO-1 Level I
WO-2 Level I
WO-3 Level I

With fall comes the cooler, damp weather that allows for agriculture burning. Slash and burn is the method used to get r...
09/03/2026

With fall comes the cooler, damp weather that allows for agriculture burning. Slash and burn is the method used to get rid of cut vegetation that has dried and been prepared to be set on fire. Seedlings later are planted in the in the ash-enriched soil. It is a long-used practice that continues today. Pictured are T.J. (top), Barte (left) and Bond (right) Starker burning in 1969 at Hamar Lake.

We were lucky enough to tag along with a science research crew doing an occupancy survey for our native amphibians. Spec...
09/03/2026

We were lucky enough to tag along with a science research crew doing an occupancy survey for our native amphibians.

Species such as the Pacific giant salamander, Dunn's salamander, torrent salamander and the coastal tailed frog were found in the clear, cold streams.

Need we say more? We love being below yellow! Benton County (most of) public use still is moderate. Be mindful, be aware...
09/02/2026

Need we say more? We love being below yellow!

Benton County (most of) public use still is moderate. Be mindful, be aware and be safe.

Fire Restrictions have changed to:
Public Use Restrictions:
WO-1 LOW
WO-2 LOW
WO-3 MODERATE

IFPL Restrictions :
WO-1 Level I
WO-2 Level I
WO-3 Level I

09/01/2026

You never know what you'll find kicking up fun in the mud puddles on the forest floor.

Not your typical log truck load, but our loggers will still load your trailer with precision and perfection. Thanks to R...
08/31/2026

Not your typical log truck load, but our loggers will still load your trailer with precision and perfection.

Thanks to Roy at Ramco Logging for setting aside small poles, which will soon frame overnight adventure shelters for Outdoor School. We're proud to see locally grown and harvested wood put to work supporting outdoor education in our community.

Ruby pulls up a perch and waits patiently in the early morning fog.
08/28/2026

Ruby pulls up a perch and waits patiently in the early morning fog.

Gary Blanchard and Bruce Starker surveying property circa 1973. Blanchard has worked for Starker Forests for nearly 65 y...
08/27/2026

Gary Blanchard and Bruce Starker surveying property circa 1973. Blanchard has worked for Starker Forests for nearly 65 years. Although semi-retired, he still comes into the office an hour or so every day as he works on projects. He is the first non-family employee of Starker Forests.

If you come and see us, we'll let you play Dog Bingo. Happy National Dog Day!
08/26/2026

If you come and see us, we'll let you play Dog Bingo. Happy National Dog Day!

We are happy to support the 3rd annual Crystal Creek Run! This event on Sept. 19 will help fund supplies, opportunities ...
08/25/2026

We are happy to support the 3rd annual Crystal Creek Run! This event on Sept. 19 will help fund supplies, opportunities and improvements for the Eddyville Charter School. Good luck to everyone running!

Address

7240 SW Philomath Boulevard
Corvallis, OR
97333

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 7am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 7am - 4:30pm
Thursday 7am - 4:30pm
Friday 7am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+15419292477

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