Events

Presenter: Dr. Klaus Puettmann, Oregon State University This webinar highlights results from various large-scale, long-term studies. General vegetation response trends after restoration treatments were highly predictable, but most responses were spatially very variable. Thus, accounting for the variability in initial conditions at neighborhood and stand scales in the prescription of restoration treatments is crucial for […]

Take time during the off-season for forestry education Is it time to sharpen the saw of your forestry knowledge? Do you want to learn new things about enjoying and caring for your property? Do you want to learn things like: – How to make your trees more resilient in a changing climate – Heat, drought, […]

Planning is the key to getting everything in order for your future treatments. We will discuss what is included in management plans, defining your specific objectives, keeping track and recording previous work you have done to ensure you are prepared for future treatment activities. Instructor: John Rizza CEUs are available. For instructions on how to […]

Register and join us to celebrate what’s happening in 2022 with the Women’s Forest Congress, be inspired by the work and leadership of women to challenge bias in natural resources and learn a bit about how we can all support each other on International Women’s Day! Details to follow, including a detailed agenda, invited speakers […]

Conducting a thinning or fuels reduction treatment is a valuable forest management step, but there’s much more to the cycle of best management practices. Join us as we discuss key next steps and things to watch for that can help you ensure your forest is as healthy and resilient as possible. Instructor: John Punches CEUs […]

If you’ve been out in the woods in this area lately, you may have noticed an increase in dead and dying Douglas-fir trees. Since 2016, aerial survey data show that there has been a huge uptick in Douglas-fir mortality in southern Oregon. What’s going on? And why do some areas seem to have more dieback […]

The SCIENCEx webinar series brings together scientists and land management experts from across U.S. Forest Service research stations and beyond to explore the latest science and best practices for addressing large natural resource challenges across the country. These webinars will be primarily management focused, but with applicability for participants from across sectors. SCIENCEx will typically […]

Many non-wood forest products (NWFPs) such as mushrooms and berries are collected and consumed in Europe; but both national statistical and scientific data on this topic are reported only for a limited number of countries, products and case-study areas. Their importance as source of food and income, their links to recreation and cultural heritage, are […]