In this episode, Jacob Putney is joined by Steve Denney and Alicia Christiansen to discuss the importance of educating the public about Oak trees and their positive impacts on Oregon’s woodlands.
Continue reading Episode 36: Oak“There’s an overwhelming interest in oaks, and once we explain the importance of oaks, [people] are excited about doing some things.”
– Steve Denney, Umpqua Oak Partnership Coordinator
In this episode, Jacob Putney is joined by Katie Wollstein to discuss strategies to mitigate fires and invasive plant species in Oregon rangelands.
Continue reading Episode 35: Range“Fire resilience benefits everyone, it’s a public good… We can’t keep thinking we’re managing these complicated ecosystems in a vacuum.”
– Katie Wollstein, Rangeland Fire Regional Specialist for Harney & Malheur Counties
In this episode, Jacob Putney and Aaron Groth invite Jon Bonk & Rebecca Muessle on the show to discuss the role incident meteorologists play in fighting wildfires.
Continue reading Episode 34: Fire Weather“Being an Incident Meteorologist is by far the most rewarding thing I’ve ever done in my career.”
– Jon Bonk, Portland National Weather Service Incident Meteorologist
In this episode, Scott Leavengood is joined by Eric Jones and Eliza Nelson to discuss the increasing popularity of maple syrup production in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest.
Continue reading Episode 33: Maple Syrup“We’re just at the beginning of something great that I think is going to have a big future in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest in general.”
– Eric Jones, Anthropologist & OSU College of Forestry Instructor
In this episode, Scott Leavengood visits the 33rd annual Clackamas Tree School to interview Sarah Cameron and Glenn Ahrens about what the event is and why it’s so beneficial.
Continue reading Episode 32: Tree School“Just seeing how much people light up when they talk about Tree School… It’s just really special to be a part of pulling that together.”
– Sarah Cameron, Forestry Program Assistant in Clackamas County
In this episode, Lauren Grand invites Susan Watkins, Brett Aldrich, and Tiffany Hopkins on the podcast to discuss the value of participating in the FNR Extension’s Master Woodland Manager program.
Continue reading Episode 31: Master Woodland Managers“I think it’s a tremendous program. It’s the best program I have ever participated in.”
– Susan Watkins, Master Woodland Manager Program Graduate
In this episode, Scott Leavengood invites Yasmeen Hossain & LeeAnn Mikkelson on the podcast to discuss ONREP and the importance of implementing outdoor education in schools statewide.
Continue reading Episode 30: ONREP” When students are more connected to nature, we tend to make responsible decisions, support sound public policy, and help create a sustainable future for all.”
– LeeAnn Mikkelson, Oregon Natural Resources Education Program Director
In this episode, Manuel Machado, Martha Valle Hernandez, and Carl Wilmsen discuss what steps are being taken in order to improve working conditions for latinx forest workers in Oregon.
Continue reading EPISODE 29: Latinx Forest Workers“You and I can change jobs if we don’t like the working conditions, but visa workers can’t… It’s a really big problem and it’s difficult. It’s systemic.”
– Carl Wilmsen, Director of the Northwest Forest Workers Center
In this episode, Jacob Putney and Chal Landgren discuss the history and science behind growing Christmas trees in Oregon.
Continue reading Episode 28: Christmas Trees” [Growing Christmas Trees] comes down to the seed orchards and finding the right seed.”
– Chal Landgren, Former OSU Extension Christmas Tree Specialist
In this episode, Lauren Grand is joined by Tiffany Hopkins to discuss how making non-timber forest product crafts can help people feel more connected with their local environment.
Continue reading EPISODE 27: NTFP CRAFTS“I got so much feedback that it was less about making money for these small woodland owners, and more about engaging with their property.”
– Tiffany Hopkins, Master Woodland Managers Program Coordinator