Sound Forest: Jared Busen and Shira McDonald

Left to right: SCD Forester Nolan Kitts (left) stands with Shira McDonald and Jared Busen

We are honored to present the Sound Forest Award to Jared Busen and Shira McDonald for their commitment to sustainable forest stewardship and education. Jared and Shira have gone above and beyond on their property with native species planting, invasive species management, riparian restoration, and forest farming. They generously hosted a biochar demonstration and welcomed our crew for hands-on precommercial thinning training. Their on-the-ground efforts and eagerness to share knowledge makes them true leaders among small forest landowners.