The Wind River Nursery site is located in the heart of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest in Washington State. The site is a unique combination of open meadows and forested slopes.  Its location is a twenty minute drive from the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area and about one hour from the Portland/Vancouver metropolitan area.

The Nursery produced seedling trees for forest harvest replanting and restoration until 1997, when it was closed by the Forest Service. This closure resulted in a loss of approximately 350 seasonal and full-time jobs in Skamania County.  Currently, nearly 187 acres of land at the Nursery Site have been conveyed from the USDA Forest Service to Skamania County for redevelopment.

The Nursery consists of three parcels: Martha Creek Field (108 acres); Trout Creek Field / Seed Processing Center (61.8 acres); and a portion of Bunker Hill Field (12.6 acres).  The Pacific Crest Field was retained by the US Forest Service. 

The majority of the land is agrarian in nature, though it also includes 19 buildings and the tree-lined Chapman Avenue adjacent to the Martha Creek Field.  Building Links:

Building Layout Diagram - on Facilities main page Buildings Summary - list of all buildings w/ detail

The Redevelopment Team's Vision Statement  focuses on utilization of the land for the benefit of  residents:  "The Wind River Nursery site will be sustained and enhanced to provide economic, cultural, and community benefits and resources for the citizens of Skamania County."

Their  Mission Statement:  "To create and promote diverse business operations at the Wind River Nursery site which include research, educational and cultural components; promote tourism and recreation; showcase locally made products; provide a focal point for community activities; and provide local jobs, public revenues, and other benefits to Skamania County citizens."