The 2008 Washington State Tree Farmer of the Year goes to David Robbins of The Hama Hama Tree Farm. The Washington Farm Forestry Association says the award is meant to recognize David’s exceptional commitment to enhance his forest land.

The tree farm is mostly composed of Douglas-fir with scattered stands of alder, hemlock and cedar, and supports a sustainable harvest of 1.4 million board feet per year. The careful stewardship of the water, soil and timber resources directly benefits another portion of the family business — the Hama Hama Seafood Company, which supplies oysters and clams to the area.

Certified tree farmers must manage their forest land in an environmentally sound manner in accordance to the standards and guidelines of the American Forest Foundation.