Washington Awards
Every year, state programs recognize exemplary landowners as well as inspecting foresters and program volunteers.
State Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year
Greg and Sue Pattillo own a 700 acre tree farm in Pacific County, near Raymond on the Washington coast. According to the announcement of their May 1st award, "numerous commercial thinnings and final harvests have provide (the Pattillos) income for the last 26 years and have been (American Tree Farm System) certified for 33 years. Both have been activily involved in forestry activities for many years. Greg, a retired foresters, has been active in the Society of American Foresters and as an American Tree Farm Inspector. Together they have provided leadership for the Pacific County Chapter of Washington Farm Forestry Association for many years."
The award is based on the tree farmers' stewardship, management plan, timber health, innovation and community involvement. The Pattillos were nominated by Tree Farm Inspector Jim Hillery of Raymond.
Coongratulations is also in order for Boyd Wilson, John and Nancy Lawder, and Coy and Judy Eshom who were also nominated for the award.
