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, 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, 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, Jacob Putney invites Dave Shaw and Gabriela Ritokova on the podcast to discuss Swiss Needle Cast’s impact on Douglas-fir populations.
Continue reading Episode 24: Swiss Needle Cast“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
In this episode, Lauren Grand invites Christine Buhl and Daniel Stark on the podcast to discuss what the recent discovery of emerald ash borer in Oregon means and how to prevent it from spreading.
Continue reading Episode 23: Emerald Ash Borer“We are advising people not to transport firewood, if at all possible… the regulations say keep transportation of firewood within 50 miles, we prefer within 10 miles from where it was cut.”
– Christine Buhl, State Forest Entomologist with the Oregon Department of Forestry
In this episode, Lauren Grand is joined by Carrie Berger & Emily Jane Davis to discuss how communities can be better prepared for wildfires.
Continue reading EPISODE 20: Fire Adapted Communities“Even if you think you don’t have what it takes to do all this fire stuff, know that you do. You can be the spark that motivates your community.”
– Carrie Berger, OSU Fire Program Manager
In this episode, Lauren Grand and Lindsay Reaves discuss forest management at the Bauman Family Tree Farm.
In this episode, Scott Leavengood is joined by Iain Macdonald and Evan Schmidt to discuss how mass timber could play a role in solving climate change.
In this episode, Stephen Fitzgerald and Carli Morgan discuss reforestation at the McDonald-Dunn Forest planting site.
In this episode we are joined by Dr. Kevin Bladon to discuss how forests are crucial for providing clean water