Depending on who you ask, the US Forest Service ranger may be either a superhero or supervillain—a forester who is either the moral and knowledgeable face of conservation or the embodiment of an overbearing federal government. For more than a century, these perceptions have taken on mythical proportions that have been reinforced in literature, movies, […]
Recently observed extremes of hot drought, extreme rainfall, and tree mortality due to climate stress raise increasing questions about how to manage Oregon forests with climate change and climate extremes in mind. This online presentation and discussion session led by OSU Extension Forester Glenn Ahrens will: Review the findings of our recent Science-Extension Exchange that […]
This workshop will combine in-field forest ecology instruction with opportunities for forest owners to learn risk-reduction techniques under professional supervision. Through a combination of instruction, demonstration, and activities, workshop participants will gain experience in tree-marking, tree felling, slash disposal, making biochar, empowering them to undertake that work on their own. Topics Instruction will be a […]
Reunite with the amazing Women’s Forest Congress community. Celebrate the history-making inaugural Women’s Forest Congress event and learn about WFC’s future with an overview of the strategic plan and key priorities – including actions on our declarations. Then, enjoy a time of connection with other women as we tell our stories and hopes for the […]
Date & Time Mar 15, 2023, 03:30 p.m. PST In person: Starker Forests Classroom, Peavy Forest Science Center Room 117 reception to follow Join via Zoom - register now Speaker: Dr. Monika Moskal, Director of the Precision Forestry Cooperative, University of Washington The Precision Forestry Cooperative (PFC) at the University of Washington has the mission to […]
Restoration of forests and other ecosystems seems to be the talk of the town these days, but is it really possible to restore ecosystems that have been altered by decades of fire suppression and other management activities, invaded by non-native plant species, and subjected to altered climatic conditions? This OSU Extension webinar series will delve […]
Please join us on March 16th at 7:00 a.m. at Pop's Branding Iron in Albany for breakfast and a guest speaker! Please join us for a presentation from Jake Ferrigan with Aerotract for the latest and greatest on drones, inventory, and more! Jake Ferrigan Bio: Went to Oregon State after getting out of the Navy […]
Western Washington is home to some of the most productive forestland in the world, but that doesn’t mean our trees are “out of the woods” when it comes to pests and disease. Root rots are the most common biotic killers of trees in this region. If you’re a landowner, the chances are you’ve dealt with […]
Portland Chapter's March meeting will feature Jamie Barbour and Marin Palmer sharing a status update from the joint Forest Service and BLM team responding to the mature and old growth forest portions of Executive Order 14072: Strengthening the Nation’s Forests, Communities, and Local Economies (22 April 2022). Barbour will provide an overview and context around […]
Voluntary carbon markets are an important pathway to providing rural landowners a financial stream to offset the cost of sustainable forest management and to create wealth for their families. But many barriers prevent forest owners from accessing and participating in the market – from concerns of market credibility and viability, to the need for public-private […]
The IFC annual technical meeting will be held at the University Inn Best Western in Moscow, ID on March 21st. Presentations will address research on nutrient and density management and woods run vs improved seed performance across an array of forest productivities. New precision forestry initiatives at the University of Idaho and within the IFC will be […]
Smoke from wildfires is a well-recognized public health and safety issue. While there have been extensive efforts to help communities be “smoke ready”, most people would still prefer not to live with weeks of unhealthy air quality during the summer and fall. This webinar will address what could be done to reduce the amount of […]
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