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Rows of the Cannery Orchard at Dorris Ranch on a sunny day

Willamalane Begins Next Phase of Filbert Orchard Restoration

Orchard Removal Begins Nov. 18

Date: Nov 12, 2024

Starting Nov. 18, Willamalane Park and Recreation District will begin the next phase of its tree replacement project at Dorris Ranch to protect the historic filbert orchards from Eastern Filbert Blight, a fungus that has spread through nearly all mature trees.

collage of the Dorris Ranch filbert orchards from 1920-2024

A Glimpse into the Orchard’s Past – And its Future

Historic Filbert Orchard Battles Blight

Date: Nov 6, 2024