Flumeville, named for the remains of the nearby abandoned lumber flume, was built by scavengers ripping apart the flume and building shacks out of the lumber. When the woodsmen came in from the logging camps, they weren't as concerned about being civilized, so they went on to Truckee where they had their choice of saloons and red light district entertainment. Barton would continue logging until 1907, then went on to run Corey's Station, a small company owned roadhouse located about five...

Contrast that with an "urban forest" with cities growing asphalt, not trees; are concrete farms, auto zoos, forests only of skyscrapers and power poles. But can nothing more be added to the much-talked about keep Zambia clean campaign which has received Presidential attention and is seemingly in full swing? How about keeping the environment clean that will come out of the campaign green? Or if you like, how about creating a garden city within the country? Fast-growing indigenous trees were...

Baird Sawmill has two sawmill buildings, another mill where cants are resawn into pallet lumber, a cut-up building, a green chain building, a ripsaw building where oversize logs are quartered, a pallet assembly plant, warehouse, maintenance building, office, and a shed for equipment. Baird Sawmill manufactures quality hardwood lumber for the furniture industry, veneer for export, lumber for the construction industry, fencing, pre-cut pallet components and dunnage and blocking, flooring for...

SPONSORED BY: Stay Cool: Find A Tree Major cities are planting more trees to beat the heat By Diane Dietz The Register-Guard Published: Tuesday, July 10, 2007 When you head out into the 100-degree blast furnace of a day today, remember that trees may be your best friend. SPONSORED BY: Stay Cool: Find A Tree Major cities are planting more trees to beat the heat By Diane Dietz The Register-Guard Published: Tuesday, July 10, 2007 When you head out into the 100-degree blast furnace of a day...

New Forestry and its land management company, Timbervest LLC, own and manage more than 650,000 acres of timberland and timber-related assets, and investments with a market value in excess of $1 billion. Those familiar with the plans said the bulk of the property will be set aside for some type of conservation effort, but there will be some low-density development. Timbervest s portfolio assets are located in most major regions of the United States, including the Northeast, Southeast, South...