Searching for Climate-Smarter Forestry in Oregon; Accelerating the Transition

Virtual

Current and anticipated climatic conditions challenge us to work together to innovatively improve forest stewardship in ways that provide mitigation solutions while also increasing forest resilience. This webinar will explore the ways that 80 forest-connected Oregonians of diverse experiences came together in the forest to discuss and agree on the meaning, practices, and future of […]

SCIENCE x Forests: Innovations in forest research

Virtual

The Forest Service Research & Development SCIENCEx webinar series brings together scientists and land management experts from across the Forest Service and beyond to explore the latest science. The theme for November is FORESTS and will include presentations by Northern Research Station scientists among others. Day and Time: November 14 - 18, 2022 1:00pm - 2:00pm […]

Admiralty Inlet SAF Chapter Meeting: Figuring in Bigleaf Maple

Olympic Resource Management 19950 7th Ave NE #200, Poulsbo, WA, United States

Bigleaf maple is normally considered a lower-valued commercial hardwood tree in the Pacific Northwest. However, when rare wood patterns known as figuring are observed throughout a maple log, it may be used in high value products to enhance the appearance of guitars and violins, furniture, and many other specialty items.  This presentation provides an overview of […]

SCIENCE x Forests: Urban forestry, community, and wood utilization

Virtual

The Forest Service Research & Development SCIENCEx webinar series brings together scientists and land management experts from across the Forest Service and beyond to explore the latest science. The theme for November is FORESTS and will include presentations by Northern Research Station scientists among others. Day and Time: November 14 - 18, 2022 1:00pm - 2:00pm […]

SCIENCE x Forests: Invasion and outbreaks in forests

Virtual

The Forest Service Research & Development SCIENCEx webinar series brings together scientists and land management experts from across the Forest Service and beyond to explore the latest science. The theme for November is FORESTS and will include presentations by Northern Research Station scientists among others. Day and Time: November 14 - 18, 2022 1:00pm - 2:00pm […]

Sparking Solutions: Wildfire Risk and Insurance

Virtual

Wildfire insurance is a useful tool to shield homeowners from the devastating impacts of wildfires. However, in some high-risk areas —particularly in California—it has become difficult to obtain an affordable policy. Some insurance companies have begun to charge higher premiums, increase deductibles, limit payouts, and even decline to write a policy at all. In these […]

Shell-Shocked and Irradiated: Managing Ukraine’s Forests in Time of War

Virtual

A conversation with the Head of the Regional Eastern Europe Monitoring Center (REEFMC), Professor Sergiy Zibtsez about the historical and current challenges of Ukrainian forest fire management. The event will be moderated by Jameson Karns, ICW's "West on Fire" Assistant Research Director. Further contemporary and historical perspective will be offered by Robert English, Professor of […]

Finding Their Roots: Exploring the Childhood Landscapes of Our Conservation Giants

Virtual

What led people like Aldo Leopold, Benton MacKaye, Ernest Oberholtzer, and Howard Zahniser to become advocates for our parks, forests, and wilderness areas? While researching his latest book, This Land Was Saved for You and Me: How Gifford Pinchot, Frederick Law Olmsted, and a Band of Foresters Rescued America's Public Lands, author Jeffrey Ryan visited the birthplaces and […]

South-Central Oregon Post-Fire Resilience Strategy

Virtual

Since 2018, approximately 660,000 acres have seen wildfire within Klamath and Lake Counties, two thirds of which burned at high severity. An additional 45,000 acres of reforestation backlog exists on the Fremont-Winema National Forest from fires prior to 2018. Fortunately, this region has a long history of successful shared stewardship, resulting in increased funding and […]

Forest Management with Salamanders in Mind

Virtual

From large-scale landscapes to small-scale habitats, ecological forest management takes whole ecosystems into consideration. A mighty oak is just as important as a tiny salamander. Join us as we converse with salamander experts about the intersection of forest management and conserving salamander habitat. Do you have questions for our panelists? Include them in your registration […]

2022 PNW Forest Vegetation Management Conference

Holiday Inn Portland South 25425 SW 95th Ave, Wilsonville, OR, United States

Vegetation management and control is a critical component of westside forest management. This conference will cover the important biological, scientific and regulatory aspects of building vegetation management into your operational plans. Streaming is not available. Up to 8 hours of recertification credits are anticipated for this event. The conference will be held December 6-7, 2022, […]

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