07/14/2025

Moser Woods Honored by Ohio Forestry Association

Chris Moser was recognized at the organization's annual meeting

Chris Moser of Moser Woods in Bluffton was named 2025 Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year by the Ohio Forestry Association at their annual meeting earlier this year. He will be hosting a "Tree Farm of the Year" tour at his woods located at the corner of Bentley Rd. and Road R on Sept. 6, which will include attractions for all ages.

Moser has been the primary person managing his woods since his father died in 2013, but his connection to the land goes back much further. His family settled on the land in the 1800s. Moser and his brother, David, run the farming operation, and they are the fifth generation to work on the farm

"I grew up on a family farm that was started in 1832 by people who immigrated to the U.S. looking for a better life," Moser said. "They found cheap land that was sold by the government after the land was taken from the native peoples."

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