Events

A Presentation by Jinlong Liu Renmin University of China, Beijing, China This presentation will explore China's story of evolving notion of Non-Timber Forest Products, experiences of policy supporting promotion of NTFPs in the rural economy, and try to capture policy implications. NTFPs are of great importance to peoples' livelihood, rural economy, cultural heritage, biodiversity conservation, […]

A conversation among seed collectors about experiences and observations regarding woody plant seed collection and climate change. This panel, with collectors from Oregon, Washington and California will share experiences from the summer 2021 collection season and heat dome and fire impacts, as relevant, as well as longer term observations. Seasoned collectors will reflect upon decades […]

The Forest Conservation Burial Ground opened at Willow-Witt Ranch near Ashland in June 2020. The development of Oregon’s first cemetery dedicated to “Green Burial” from its inception follows 36 years of land stewardship and management for conservation. This presentation will discuss the possibilities and advantages of a long-term relationship with a property through a commitment […]