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Episode 3: How Forests Grow

In this episode of In The Woods, Jacob Putney is joined by John Bailey to learn about the foundations of forest growth.

Jacob Putney | Mar 2022 | Podcast episode

Using nature as a model for forest management

Most small woodland owners want to manage their forests for a wide range of benefits, including wildlife habitat, aesthetics, long-term income and carbon sequestration. This class will introduce you to basic principles of forest ...

Kirk Hanson, Glenn Ahrens | Mar 2022 | Video

Prescribed Fire Basics

Learn the basics of prescribed fire in the six module Prescribed Fire Basics series!

Mar 2022 | Collection

Fire Behavior

Fire behavior is a function of available fuel, site topography and weather. People who practice prescribed burning take all these elements into account to achieve the objectives of the burn.

John Rizza, Christopher Adlam, Carrie Berger | Feb 2022 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Prescribed fire in Oregon

Prescribed fire is an age-old tool first used by indigenous peoples, for a variety of reasons from fuels management to favoring desired plant species. The use of prescribed fire has been limited in Oregon and there have been...

Amanda Rau, Glenn Ahrens | Feb 2022 | Video

Online course extends reach of OSU Extension Land Steward Program

In 2021, the Land Steward Program expanded to 18 counties led by five regional OSU Extension instructors.

Kym Pokorny | Feb 4, 2022 | News story

Should we give away our tree seedlings?

Q: I have many Douglas fir seedlings that sprout up on my property and I hate to pull them out. I also have a few that are a foot or two tall now. Would it be beneficial to anyone if I donated the seedlings/trees? I have maybe 12-24 or more per year, and so do my neighbors.

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The Ecological Effects of Fire

Fire alters landscapes, plant communities, animal habitat, and even water and soil. Fire can sometimes be a force for good, boosting species diversity and ecological resilience. Examine how fire suppression and climate change are altering the ecological effects of fire.

Christopher Adlam, Carrie Berger | Feb 2022 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Planning a Prescribed Burn

Prescribed burning practitioners follow a detailed burn plan that spells out objectives and ways to achieve them safety. Burn plans cover equipment, site preparation, smoke management, contingencies, communication and cleanup.

John Rizza, Christopher Adlam, Dan Leavell, Jacob Putney, Carrie Berger | Feb 2022 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Prescribed Fire: Why We Burn

Prescribed burning is the practice of intentional burning to obtain specific results. People practice prescribed fire to improve habitat, improve the health of forests and rangelands, and to reduce wildfire risk. ...