Events

  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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

A half day seminar on noxious weed control for vegetation management staff, restoration crews and anyone interested in learning about weeds.   Agenda: 8:00 AM - 8:10 AM Intro & Program Overview Hosted by Skye Pelliccia (KC Nox. Weeds) 8:10 AM - 8:40 AM Weed List Overview & New Noxious Weeds Tom Erler (KC Nox. Weeds) Learn about the […]

This presentation will cover basic information about bark beetles, wood borers, defoliators, and sap-sucking insects, highlighting major native and non-native pests (including emerald ash borer and Mediterranean oak borer). Attendees will learn about stressors that leave trees exposed to insect attack, how to diagnose the types of insects that may be causing damage and identify […]

Forest History Society Events Russia has more than one-fifth of the world’s forest areas, which contain more than 55% of the world’s conifers, and 11% of the world’s biomass. Yet, to paraphrase Winston Churchill, their forests are "a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma." Historian Elena Kochetkova will help us better understand this […]

Changing Hydrology in Floodplain Forests Dustin Bronson, Northern Research Station Alexander Mehne, Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Resource Management 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 with climate change […]

A half-day seminar on noxious weed control for vegetation management staff, restoration crews and anyone interested in learning about weeds.   Agenda 12:00 PM - 12:10 PM Intro & Program Overview Hosted by Rahel Stampfer (KC Nox. Weeds) 12:10 PM - 12:40 PM Invasive Species, Indigenous Stewards, & Vulnerability Nicholas Reo (Simon Fraser University) Nick Reo is […]

Mediterranean oak borer (MOB), Xyleborus monographus, is a novel and major concern for Washington’s urban forests and oak tree population. Learn how you and your community can become more prepared and stay in the loop about MOB by registering to attend the online workshop hosted by Washington State University. The workshop will focus on the biology, impacts, […]

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 […]

Changing Hydrology in Cities Keith Nislow, Northern Research Station Kimberly Grove, Baltimore City Department of Public Works 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 with climate change and will substantially alter the […]

Evaluating Wildfire Impacts on Aquatic Biodiversity Across Forest Management Techniques in Oregon's Cascade Region The 2020 Labor Day Fires led to diverse fire severities and varying effects on riparian ecosystems. The Sustainable Forest Initiative funded study used environmental DNA (eDNA) to examine aquatic biodiversity across 30 sites impacted by the 2020 wildfires. During our field […]

Changing Hydrology in Agriculture and Agroforestry Anthony Buda, USDA Agricultural Research Service and Northeast Climate Hub Katherine Favor, National Agroforestry Center and USDA Climate Hubs Samuel Feibel, National Agroforestry Center 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 […]

Sandy Invitation Chainsaw Carving Carving from 8 am- 6 pm Mech Show and Timber Sports from 10 am - 6 pm Pro and Local/Amateur Carving Divisions Prize — 1st: $1000/500; 2nd: $500/250; Crowd Favorite: $500/$250 Cedar Logs Provided by Weyerhaeuser On site services provided by Oregon Tool Return of Youth Forestry Field (By OSU Alumni.) […]