Canopy gaps and the processes that generate them play an integral role in shaping the structure and dynamics of forests. However, it is only with recent advances in remote sensing technologies such as airborne laser scanning that studying canopy gaps at scale has become a reality. Consequently, we still lack an understanding of how the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Forestry techniques like thinning and gap cuts (small clearcuts of 0.5 to 1 acre in size) are sometimes recommended to increase snowpack, delay snowmelt, and thereby increase soil moisture later into the spring. But local, practical, actionable proof of concept that these methods work in mid-elevation forests in the Pacific Northwest is necessary for these […]
For the SW Washington SAF's December chapter meeting, Dan Penn, the tribal historic preservation officer with the Chehalis Tribe, will present on traditional uses of western redcedar and other Pacific Northwest native plants. Time and Location: December 6 at 5:30 p.m. (social hour) followed by program at 6:00 p.m. at Talking Cedar. For those joining […]
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