Jock and Pam Dalton

Pam and Jock Dalton of Polk County have been selected Oregon’s Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year for 2024. The Oregon Tree Farm System (OTFS) presented the award at the Oregon Family Forest Convention in June. …Pam Dalton has deep roots on the family’s 700+ acre tree farm near Dallas. The farm has been in her family since 1917. Jock plays an integral role in actively managing the forest with Pam. The Oregon Tree Farm System emphasizes the values of wood, water, wildlife, and recreation. Pam and Jock epitomize the attention tree farmers give to the sustainability of all four values. …The Daltons harvest timber and replant, as well as promoting forest health and growth through a pre-commercial and commercial thinning regime. …For 58 years, the Oregon Tree Farm System has recognized family forest landowners who provide forest benefits and products using sound forestry management.