Events

As climate change intensifies, more frequent heatwaves, reduced snowpack, changing precipitation patterns, and other ripple effects make it increasingly complex to manage groundwater and stream flows. Our salmon, farmers, and communities rely on these essential water resources. At the roundtable, Philip Murphy and Sono Hashisaki will share an approach being developed by the Suquamish Tribe […]

The Forests + Climate Learning Exchange Series (LES), co-hosted by the Forest Carbon and Climate Program (FCCP) and the Society of American Foresters (SAF), invites academics, practitioners, policymakers, and other experts to present innovative and important research, projects, and strategies relating to forest carbon. The series aims to develop and expand forest stakeholder knowledge and perspectives […]

As part of celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the Sand County Almanac, the first lecture will focus on Aldo Leopold and his role in forestry conservation. Leopold noted that a land ethic expands the definition of community to include not only humans, but all the other parts of the Earth, as well: soils, waters, plants […]

Tribes and First Nations have been forest stewards since time immemorial on the land that is currently called North America. In the face of climate change, tribes and First Nations continue to work with institutions, NGOs, and federal and state agencies to support Indigenous sovereignty and resilient forested landscapes. This webinar will focus on the […]

The 2024 Hybrid OLI  and GMUG Annual Meeting will be held on April 9th and 10th at the Water Resources Education Center in Vancouver WA, USA. Both days will have a virtual and in-person option. If you have a topic that you would like to present at OLI please email Jacob Strunk, and if you would like to […]

Across the United States, low-income communities and communities of color are subject to an array of environmental burdens such as pollution, limited healthcare, and systemic racism. These stressors aren’t independent: one burden can make individuals disproportionately vulnerable to others. However, cumulative impacts are not always considered by environmental justice screening tools and other policy processes. […]

The 2024 Hybrid GMUG and OLI Annual Meeting will be held on April 9th and 10th at the Water Resources Education Center in Vancouver WA, USA. Both days will have a virtual and in-person option. If you have a topic that you would like to present at OLI please email Jacob Strunk, and if you would like […]

Forest workers face unique ergonomic challenges due to their exposure to extreme environmental conditions, heavy workload, and dangerous tools and machines. The forest sector has one of the highest rates of Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs), almost 100 times higher than the industrial targets the National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH) set. This program is […]

Tribes and First Nations have been forest stewards since time immemorial on the land that is currently called North America. In the face of climate change, tribes and First Nations continue to work with institutions, NGOs, and federal and state agencies to support Indigenous sovereignty and resilient forested landscapes. This webinar will focus on the […]

The Missoula Fire Sciences Laboratory has been hosting an annual seminar series since 1998. Hour-long seminars are presented by Fire Lab employees and other researchers from throughout the world. Seminars cover current research and management about the natural world from a broad range of disciplines, but most seminars usually have a wildland fire theme. The […]

This 12-part monthly webinar series tells a story about how small- and large-scale forest disturbance, such as fire, wind, ice storms, hurricanes, sea-level rise, flooding, introduced and endemic forest pests, and others, impact forest ecosystems. The series will also examine ecological silviculture and climate adaptation approaches to help inform forest and wildlife management. Webinars are […]

FRA and WFCA will be holding a series of Workforce Development workshops on the third Wednesday of each month from 10 am to 12 pm.  Each workshop will have a hybrid option (both in-person and virtual). When: April 17, 10 am to 12 pm Location: Cascadia Tech, Vancouver, WA To learn more and register, visit: […]

Tribes and First Nations have been forest stewards since time immemorial on the land that is currently called North America. In the face of climate change, tribes and First Nations continue to work with institutions, NGOs, and federal and state agencies to support Indigenous sovereignty and resilient forested landscapes. This webinar will focus on the […]

By popular demand, the geographic scope of the Conservation Program Explorer keeps expanding! After completing coverage for all of Washington state, our next public webinar launch will cover voluntary incentive programs for small private landowners across Western Oregon. The Conservation Program Explorer, or CPE, is a “one-stop-shop” serving private forest and agricultural landowners and producers, and […]

Forest History Society Events For centuries, Christian monks have embraced sustainable forestry practices to protect the land around their monasteries. Today, in the United States and elsewhere, monasteries face challenges to managing their lands similar to those of secular landowners, including feeling pressure to sell their lands and managing for climate change. But monasteries have […]

Join us for an upcoming land manager and public land partner-focused panel webinar dedicated to examining selective science use, some of the impacts to land management, and methods for reducing misinformation in collaborative forest management. Our panel will provide short talks on their perspectives, and address questions and issues provided by attendees. Discussion and Q&A […]

Women Owning Woodlands Webinar Series Spring 2024 - What's bugging you? A review of native and invasive forest pests in Washington State presented by Dr. Molly Darr, Forest Health Extension Specialist with WSU Extension. To register: https://forestry.wsu.edu/women-owning-woodlands-washington/ For more information: Contact Dr. Molly Darr, Forest Health Extension Specialist with WSU Extension at molly.darr@wsu.edu

Tribes and First Nations have been forest stewards since time immemorial on the land that is currently called North America. In the face of climate change, tribes and First Nations continue to work with institutions, NGOs, and federal and state agencies to support Indigenous sovereignty and resilient forested landscapes. This webinar will focus on the […]

Andrew Merschel and colleagues at the Pacific Northwest Research Station and Oregon State University have constructed dozens of new fire histories in the western Cascades of Oregon and Washington. These histories refine our understanding of historical fire regimes in Pacific Northwest rainforests. For the first time, this research pairs direct evidence of historical fires with precisely […]

Description How deep are your roots in Oregon forestry? Does your heritage have a rich history in the Tillamook forest area? Join the Tillamook Forest Center (TFC) as we invite Maxville Heritage Interpretive Center and the Vernonia Pioneer Museum to share their work that records and preserves the historic contributions foresters have made in Oregon. […]

  Changing Hydrology in Northeastern Forests John Campbell, Northern Research Station Georgia Murray, Appalachian Mountain Club Brian Austin, Green Mountain & Finger Lakes National Forest Heavy precipitation events in the Northeast and Midwest regions of the United States have increased in frequency and intensity over the past century. These hydrologic deviations are projected to continue […]

We are excited to invite you to the annual Northwest Nature and Health Symposium! Nature and Health illuminates the connections between nature and human health and well-being. We work with the community and decision makers to translate our findings into programs and policies that promote equitable engagement with nature. Each year, we host a symposium to bring together researchers, […]

Come learn about the PNW’s maple syrup! Maple syrup is taking off in the northwest! Sap collected from our native bigleaf maple trees produces a delicious syrup with a unique flavor. It’s excellent for baking, cooking, cocktails, and, of course, pancakes! Moreover, maple sugaring adds value to forests and supports small forest owner’s management and […]