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Wind River Ranger Station & Nursery

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The nursery's primary purpose was to grow trees to reforest watersheds and large burns.

The Wind River Nursey closed in 1997 after 88 years in operation. Forest nursery practices throughout the west are founded on pioneering research conducted at Wind River Nursery.

Location: M.P. 1.26R Hemlock Road, Carson Washington 98610 Telephone 509-427-5645

Other History nearby:
(Portland) American Advertising Museum
(Carver) Baker Cabin
(Oregon City) Barclay House
(Washougal) Camas-Washougal Historical Soc. Museum
(Cascade Locks) Cascade Locks Historical Museum
(Columbia City) Charles Green Caples House Museum


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