The Kitsap Peninsula is both a beautiful and growing region. My wife and I purchased 1,700 acres above Kitsap Lake in 2004. Since our initial purchase, Ueland Tree Farm (UTF) has grown to over 2,200 acres. Our personal goal is to demonstrate we can profitably meet community demand for natural resources such as timber and rock while operating in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. We are convinced it is possible to:

• earn an attractive long-term return on our investment and allow recreational opportunities for the public;
• be both good neighbors and good stewards (environmentally and financially) of the property entrusted in our care.

Our intention is to keep most of the tree farm in long-term forestry, with the remainder used for mineral resources, residential development, or similar purposes. We are committed to protecting key riparian areas, the primary wildlife corridors that cross our property, and water quality and flows that impact Kitsap Lake and the Chico Creek salmon run.

As a Pacific Northwest native, our family has been blessed to hike, backpack, canoe, raft, bike, and ride horses on hundreds and hundreds of miles of trails and rivers in the Puget Sound region. We are pleased so many people take advantage of the recreational and educational opportunities available on the tree farm. It hosts dozens of visitors on the typical day and hundreds during special events such as the annual Native Plant Salvage Weekend with Kitsap County Master Gardeners and for special occasions such as geological hikes/presentations. The tree farm has hosted groups as diverse as the Washington Conservation Corps, Olympic College, Search & Rescue training, and various tribal groups. We are honored to be listed in both Urban Trails Kitsap (Craig Romano’s new book) and Micah Kipple’s Kitsap Waterfall Survey.

Please enjoy the short hike up to Dickerson Falls or discover a quiet spot in the far reaches of the tree farm. Along the way, if you spot something suspicious, please contact us by email or call Mark Mauren directly if it is urgent: (253) 307-5900. We welcome your feedback and greatly appreciate the many people who help us watch over UTF. Together, we can keep Kitsap County one of the most beautiful and livable areas in the country!

Craig Ueland
Managing Member
Ueland Tree Farm, LLC