Community supported forest offers way to buy shares in woodlands

August 4th, 2009

May 24, 2009

The La Crosse Tribune features Driftless Farms Community Supported Forest (CSF).   Roald Gundersen and Amelia Baxter have adapted the popular community supported agriculture model to allow community members to get involved with taking care of their local forests.

“For a $550 annual contribution, members get access to the 140-acre valley about 12 miles south of La Crosse. They can camp, hunt and garden on the land. They can forage for mushrooms, garlic mustard and wild ginger. They can get firewood, sustainably milled lumber, landscaping stone or fresh spring water.
“In addition, members can attend workshops on beermaking, beekeeping, natural building and other topics.”

The CSF is always looking for new members.  For more information or to come out and visit the forest, contact Derek Mayhew at derekmayhew@wholetrees.com.

Hubbuch, Chris. 2009. “Community supported forest offers way to buy shares in woodlands” The La Crosse Tribune. May 24 .  For a link to the article click here.

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