Lebers Lane Trailhead

Status Report

March 17, 2015

Hi Folks,

We have been working actively with Kitsap County and others to donate an easement to the County for a non-motorized recreation trailhead and trail system on Ueland Tree Farm. The trail has been completed, and we are in the process of getting the signs installed. You may notice pink ribbon around the current trailhead. The ribbons mark the outside boundary of the proposed trailhead.  The following link takes you to the draft construction plans for the trailhead:

Trailhead Plans
or
http://uelandtreefarm.com/docs/LebersTrailhead/UTF%20Trailhead%20Plans.pdf


We have submitted an SDAP permit to Kitsap County for construction of the trailhead and, hopefully, can start construction in June 2015. The trailhead is being constructed through private donations and initially will be maintained by Ueland Tree Farm and volunteer organizations and individuals who believe in “paying it forward.”


We want to thank and recognize the following organizations who have generously donated time, equipment and/or materials:

GeoResources – Geotechnical Report – Specializing in Geotechnical Engineering (plats, roads, foundations, mining site and construction monitoring services) Contact: (253) 896-1011.

Contour Engineering -- Design and Permitting - Specializing in Land Development Civil Engineering, Land Surveying, and Land Planning Consulting. Contact: (253) 857-5454.

Paul Darst Logging and Road Construction – Clearing and Grading - Specializing in logging and road construction.  Paul: (360) 731-1942.

Backcountry Horseman of Washington – Volunteer labor – Back Country Horsemen of Washington (BCHW) is dedicated to keeping trails and recreation facilities open for all users through sound stewardship and volunteerism.  The Olympic Chapter has members from across
the Kitsap Peninsula. Jim and Elaine Davis: (360) 275-2989; Jim1297@aol.com.

Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance – Volunteer labor - Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance is Washington State’s largest mountain bike organization. Evergreen is dedicated to trail building and maintenance, advocacy and education. It strives to make Kitsap County one of the best places in the world to ride your mountain bike. Brian: 360-626-3107.

Pyramid Materials – Rock and aggregate – Pyramid provides quality aggregate and recycled products to Kitsap County in an environmentally responsible manner. Contact: (360) 373-8708.

Cascadia Pacific Group – Maps and permitting - Cascadia Pacific Group draws from over 3 decades of experience in land use, environmental management and real property.  It creates value for clients by applying creative solutions to each client’s needs.  Rex: (425) 223-3405.

Ueland Tree Farm – Land, signs, materials, and labor. UTF is a working farm – providing rock, gravel, and timber-related products as well as recreational opportunities to the Kitsap community. Mark: (253) 307-5900

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Mark Mauren at (253) 307-5900 or
mauren.wa@gmail.com.

Ueland Tree Farm 5th Annual Plant Salvage Event

February 22nd and 23rd 

Posted - February 6, 2015

Hi Folks,

I want to enlist your help in getting the word out about our 5th Annual Plant Salvage Event at Ueland Tree Farm (UTF). UTF will be open to the public on Saturday, February 22nd and Sunday, February 23rd from 9:00am to 3:30pm each day to salvage plants. This event has become a nice opportunity for families and plant enthusiasts to get outdoors in the winter time and salvage native plants.
The following will be posted on our web site.
Hi Folks,
Ueland Tree Farm is excited to open up a portion of the tree farm to the public to salvage native plants on the weekend of  February 22nd and 23rd. Plants available for salvage include Douglas Fir, Western White Pine, Western Hemlock, Western Red Cedar, Rhododendron, Salal, Huckleberry, Oregon Grape, and Sword Fern.

Ueland Tree Farm will be open February 22nd and 23rd from 9:00am to 3:30pm. Last year over 130 vehicles took advantage of the free plants. The tree farm is located just northwest of Kitsap Lake (City of Bremerton) at the end of Lebers Lane (See Trail Map). If you have any questions, please contact Mark Mauren at  (253) 307-5900.


Mark and Craig

Opening on October 20th - Kitsap Quarry access to Werner road

Two-and-a-half years ago we purchased Kitsap Quarry. A few months later we announced our intentions to pursue constructing a new access road from Kitsap Quarry to Werner Road thus shifting the majority of the truck traffic off of Kitsap Lake Road and Northlake Way. We are pleased to announce that after a year of design and permitting and four months of construction this new access road is a reality. Some truck traffic will continue to use Kitsap Lake road, particularly for service to the Seabeck area, but the majority of truck traffic will access Highway 3 via Werner road instead of Northlake Way, effective October 20, 2014.

Special thanks to the City of Bremerton and Kitsap County for their support of the permitting process, and to all members of the local community for their patience.