In this episode Lauren Grand interviews Julie Woodward, Director of Forestry for the Oregon Forest Resources Institute, and Jennifer Ward, training lead for the Forest Resources Division, ODF.
“So, if you think about what Oregonians care about and value, it’s really reflected in the forest practice rules and what we help protect…you think about from the soil to the water, the wildlife the fish and reforestation.”
– Julie Woodward, Director of Forestry, Oregon Forest Resources Institute.
In this episode Lauren Grand interviews Andy McEvoy on the wildfire hazard map created for Oregon.
“It includes that best available science with that first round of input from fire and fuels professionals on the fuels, but then it also includes observations from and feedback from county planners, local land managers, and the other folks that know their landscapes.”
Andy McEvoy, Oregon State University, Faculty Research Assistant
In this episode Lauren Grand and guest-host Aaron Groth interview Jen Warren and Mike Cafferata.
“A red flag warning is a great opportunity to trigger folks to think about what they can do to prepare in case there were a fire near their home…Do a good sweep around your house, refresh your evacuation plan, and check your kit.”
Jen Warren, Oregon State Fire Marshal, Fire Risk Reduction Specialist.
