One of the many landmarks I used to enjoy during my trips to and from the Oregon Coast was the 6-mile stretch of hybrid poplar trees near Boardman, Oregon. The trees, all perfectly aligned, were a stunning eye-catching roadside attraction. So much so, the owners of the tree farm had to post no trespassing and no parking signs.

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Who didn’t have the urge to stop and gaze into the deep miles-wide man-made forest? And, the absolutely gorgeous display of colors in the fall took many a breath away. Even without leaves the perfectly planted crop drew the eye.

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Why were so many trees planted?

Poplar trees are harvested on a 12-year cycle, so in order to be profitable for the tree farm, the trees had to be spread out over 25,000 acres.

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What are poplar trees used for?

Poplar tree wood has many uses. One of the most poplar, I mean, popular uses, is to make plywood. Other uses of poplar include; paper products, wood paneling, musical instruments like guitars, wood pallets, woodworking, furniture, or just plain old firewood. The trees are even used for landscaping highlights in yards and businesses.

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What replaced the tree farm in Boardman?

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In 2016, the 25,000 acres of poplar trees were removed and later replaced with a dairy farm and potato farm.

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