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In this episode, Jacob Putney invites Dave Shaw and Gabriela Ritokova on the podcast to discuss Swiss Needle Cast’s impact on Douglas-fir populations.
“Just because you find Swiss Needle Cast doesn’t necessarily mean it’s causing growth declines.”
– Dave Shaw, Forest Health Specialist with OSU FNR Extension Program
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Resources Mentioned
- Swiss Needle Cast Cooperative
- SNC Silvicultural Decision Guide
- SNC Forest Insect & Disease Leaflet
- Stand Growth Assessment Tool
- Journal of Forestry Article
- ODF Forest Health
- USFS Forest Health Protection
Favorite Tree
- Douglas fir (Dave Shaw)
- Linden (Gabriela Ritokova)
Interesting/Helpful Tools
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Ziploc Bags, Hatchet, Her Dog (Ritokova)
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Pulaski (Shaw)