Statesman Journal

Want to cut your own Christmas tree in Oregon’s national forests? How to do it for $5

The holiday season is right around the corner, which means the hunt for the perfect Christmas tree is on. For those looking to bring home a real tree, permits are available now for all Oregon national ...
KTVZ

‘A perfect place to grow evergreens’: Oregon holds onto its title of top Christmas tree producer by adapting

CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – It sounds like the setup for a holiday romantic comedy: Priya Rajarapu works as a Christmas tree expert for Oregon State University’s Extension Service, helping Oregon’s ...
Statesman Journal

$5 Christmas tree permits for Oregon’s national forests on sale now

The holiday season is right around the corner, which means the hunt for the perfect Christmas tree is on. For those looking to bring home a real tree at an unbeatable price, $5 permits are now ...
Capital Press

Grant County ranch owner named Oregon’s tree farmer of the year

Roje Gootee, who owns and operates Rush Creek Ranch in Grant County, Ore., was named Oregon’s 2026 Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year. She was recognized for her 28 years of restoring and managing ...