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A couple in northeast Washington spent 30 years restoring a neglected tree farm. Last month, they donated it for research

The Miners planted over 11,000 trees and 700 nest boxes over 30 years to restore the farm for research on wildfire hazards and forest health, WSU says.

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CHEWELAH — In 1992, Lynn and Becky Miner bought 100 acres of land with plans to build a log home and start a tree farm — despite not knowing anything about forestry.

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WA couple donates tree farm they spent 30 years restoring

Originally from Albuquerque, N.M., Lynn and Becky Minder began working on what they call Casa Becca del Norté after realizing the land had been poorly managed.

·Seattle, United States
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A couple in northeast Washington spent 30 years restoring a neglected tree farm. Last month, they donated it for research

CHEWELAH – In 1992, Lynn and Becky Miner bought 100 acres of land with plans to build a log home and start a tree farm – despite not knowing anything about forestry.

·Spokane, United States
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The spokesman-Review broke the news in Spokane, United States on Wednesday, December 24, 2025.
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