Starr serves as the trail boss for Mid-Valley Oregon Equestrian Trails and is a member of the Back Country Horseman of Oregon. USFS photo.

The Northwest Region of the Forest Service has named Joel Starr of Philomath, Ore., as their volunteer of the year.  The honor is bestowed upon those individuals who contribute outstanding service to public lands. Starr has worked on a variety of volunteer projects for the Willamette, Deschutes, Siuslaw and Mt. Hood national forests. His contributions to public lands in western Oregon span over 10 years. Read more »