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 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 and Graham Frank discuss early seral forest’s importance and key features.
Continue reading Episode 25: Early Seral Forests“I think by and large we’re still short a lot of old forests on our landscapes… and it’s a lot easier to create early seral than it is to create old forest.”
– Graham Frank, OSU College of Forestry Graduate Student
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 we are joined by Dr. Kevin Bladon to discuss how forests are crucial for providing clean water
Introduction to forest health and influences on forest growth
Learn the foundations of forest growth