This webinar will cover a visual method for assessing survival of trees that have been injured by wildfire. We will also discuss specifically how salvage operations are conducted, equipment used, wildlife considerations, economics, ...
Glenn Ahrens, Stephen Fitzgerald |
Oct 2020 |
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Regardless of how you acquired your property, chances are you have spent lots of time, energy, and cash on the property. Let’s face it, none of us are getting any younger. Now is the time to think through what a ...
How do wildfires affect Oregon bees? Flames and heat can destroy their nests and smoke can disrupt their navigation abilities. But research shows they rebound strongly along with other flora and fauna after a fire.
This class will cover basic steps involved with successful riparian tree and shrub planting as might be done on the open land of small farms or rural homesteads in the Willamette Valley or its foothills. Establishing trees ...
Learn how corrective pruning of young timber stands and landscape trees can help nip problems in the bud. Learn proper pruning techniques that help promote desired structure and growth and how this will positively impact your ...
This class will briefly discuss managing some of the most common unwanted vegetation such as ivy, blackberry, and holly. Then we'll dive into the details of replacing the unwanted weeds by planting shade tolerant wildflowers, ...
Are you a beginner woodland manager/owner? Need some help getting started? Looking for resources and tips to help you plan and manage your property? Join us for an introduction to the world of woodland management, including ...
Oregon is home to over 500 species of bees, which are responsible for pollinating many of our staple crops and plants in rural and urban landscapes. Often overlooked are bees present in Oregon forests. Who and where are ...
Root and butt diseases of conifers in western Oregon are caused by fungi that decay live roots and can enter the heartwood of the roots and butt of the tree. They can have a profound influence on conifer plantation ...
This class will focus on the identification, biology, and management of pest and non-pest insects found on trees in Oregon. Insects covered will include bark beetles as well as wood boring, defoliating, and sapsucking insects. ...