Continue reading Episode 49: The Oregon Wildfire Hazard Map“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
Continue reading Episode 48: Reducing Fire Risk in Northwest Oregon“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.
In this episode, Jacob Putney is joined by Catherine Carlisle to discuss the growth of the forest carbon market.
Continue reading Episode 47: Managing Forest Carbon“I think we’re in the very early stages of the forest carbon space, and it’s only going to grow from here.”
– Catherine Carlisle, Forest Carbon Analyst for Finite Carbon.
In this episode, Lauren Grand is joined by Glenn Ahrens and Scott Altenhoff to discuss the impact of storms on Oregon’s forests.
Continue reading EPISODE 46: STORM DAMAGE“The old adage, ‘A stitch in time can save nine’ – preventative maintenance, although it is an expense, it can really pay off in dividends.”
– Scott Altenhoff, Program Manager for Urban and Community Forestry Assistance for the Oregon Department of Forestry.
In this episode, Lauren Grand invites Jacob Putney on the show to breakdown what carbon markets are and how they can be utilized to mitigate CO2 emissions.
Continue reading Episode 45: Carbon Markets“If a lot of carbon is being emitted through a particular industry, and they want to be carbon neutral, they can reduce their activities, or buy these offsets to balance that system.”
– Jacob Putney, OSU Assistant Professor of Practice and Extension Forester for Baker and Grant Counties.
In this episode, Jacob Putney is joined by John Punches to discuss tips and regulations related to piling, managing and burning slash.
Continue reading Episode 44: Slash Piles“Remember that when we burn we’re releasing heat and smoke into the atmosphere, and before we make the decision to burn, let’s think about what’s next to where those piles are.”
– John Punches, OSU Extension Forester in NE Oregon and Associate Professor in the Department of Forest Engineering, Resources and Management
In this episode, Scott Leavengood tours OSU’s main campus with Dan Blanchard to learn about the university’s rich history of woody plants and the process of turning OSU into an accredited arboretum.
Continue reading Episode 43: OSU Campus Arboretum“The Willamette Valley is incredible… environmental conditions have allowed our campus to turn into a horticultural mecca.”
– Dan Blanchard, Curator of Living Plant Collections for OSU Campus Arboretum & Horticulture Instructor
In this episode, Lauren Grand is joined by Christine Buhl to discuss what the Mediterranean Oak Borer is, where it came from, and ways to identify infestations and prevent them from spreading.
Continue reading Episode 42: Mediterranean Oak Borer“The healthier you can make your trees, the better they are going to be able to resist & tolerate invasive insects.”
– Christine Buhl, Oregon Department of Forestry Entomologist
In this episode, Lauren Grand is joined once again by Cristina Eisenberg to discuss how creating relationships with indigenous tribes can help strengthen Western science methodologies to create natural ecosystem resiliency.
Continue reading Episode 41: Indigenous Partnerships“I truly believe that if we come together across cultures… we are going to help steward a much more sustainable future.”
– Cristina Eisenberg, OSU Associate Dean for Inclusive Excellence, Maybelle Clark Macdonald Director of Tribal Initiatives in Natural Resources
In this episode, Lauren Grand is joined by Cristina Eisenberg to discuss the importance of indigenous knowledge and how it can be used to strengthen communities and the natural environment.
Continue reading Episode 40: Indigenous Knowledge“We need every tool possible to create a world that is more resilient and healthier.”
– Cristina Eisenberg, OSU Associate Dean for Inclusive Excellence, Maybelle Clark Macdonald Director of Tribal Initiatives in Natural Resources