Meet Our Non-timber forest products Experts

Alicia Christiansen

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Forestry & Natural Resources, Associate Professor of Practice

541-236-3002

Ariel Cowan

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Regional Fire Specialist, Central Region

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Micah Schmidt

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Regional Fire Specialist, Northeast Region

541-963-1090

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Lorelle Sherman

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Forestry and Natural Resources Extension Forester

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Are wood chips the best surface for our trails?

Q: I just purchased a home next to three separate trails. We just cleaned the overgrowth. We'd like to place wood chips on the trails. Is there a specific type recommended? Are there more sustainable options? Are there any ...

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