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Treatment options for young forest stands damaged by fire or ice

Fires and ice storms in recent years have done serious damage to young forest stands in the Willamette Valley. Without much salvageable timber, landowners must decide how to restore the stands. Here are some options.

Glenn Ahrens | Jun 2021 | Article

Western Oregon forest health update, July 2021

Aside from wildfire, bark beetles and other insects are the most common cause of dying trees across Oregon. Landowners and others in charge of tree care should take special precautions to prevent bark beetle outbreaks.

Glenn Ahrens | Jun 2021 | Article

Forest Sustainability and Certification

Wood is seen as an environmentally friendly building product and is a favorite of the design/build community, as long as the forests are sustainably managed. This webinar will introduce a new video "Sustainable Wood from ...

Jun 2021 | Video

OSU helps Rogue Valley residents achieve sustainable vision for their land

The program also offers a wide variety of classes, conferences, and events on rural living, covering topics suggested by the community, and fosters an active community of Land Stewards supporting each other to achieve their dreams for their land.

Rachel Werling | Jun 2021 | Impact story

Into the Woods

Join us for an inspiring and fun immersion into the wild world of our remarkable forests, the native trees that grow in them, the wood they provide, and their connections to your life and work. Through this webinar you’ll...

Jun 2021 | Video

Managing Your Forest with Fire in Mind - Part 2

Last December we offered “Managing Your Forest with Fire in Mind.” In part 2 of this class, Dr. Bailey will dive a little deeper into the topic. Wildfire is emerging as a significant risk to land managers even on the...

May 2021 | Video

Best Practices of Managing Logging Slash Piles and Burning

Logging generates woody debris, commonly known as “slash,” in the form of tree tops, limbs, and broken pieces. This class will give an overview of the best practices and methods for piling and burning woody material ...

May 2021 | Video

Master Woodland Manager volunteers improve Lane County forest health

In 2021, MWM volunteers in Lane County reported 1,128 hours of unique activities with the public, family forestland owners, youth, watershed councils and various other organizations.

Lauren Grand | Apr 2021 | Impact story

Trees on the Move: Migration of Tree Species in Response to Climate Change

Choosing the right species for the right climate is fundamental to the success of foresters and horticulturists. But what if the climate changes? Will natural and planted forests still be well adapted to the places they’re ...

Apr 2021 | Video

Native Trees of Western Oregon

Trouble distinguishing white and black oaks? Wondering if that huge cedar is an incense, Port-Orford, or Western red? The more you know about your trees, the better you can care for them and improve their overall health. This...

Alicia Christiansen, Lauren Grand | Apr 2021 | Video