John Punches

Forestry

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Expertise: Fire , Forest health and management

Locations: Umatilla County , Union County , Wallowa County

Biography

John Punches is an Associate Professor in the Department of Forest Engineering, Resources and Management at Oregon State University. He has been with OSU since 1994 as an Extension Forester and Wood Scientist, and has served in a variety of Extension leadership roles. He holds degrees in forestry (Michigan Tech), wood science (Virginia Tech), and forest ecosystems (Oregon State). After 24 years stationed in Roseburg, he has recently transferred to La Grande where he serves as the Extension Forester for Union, Umatilla, and Wallowa Counties. In his spare time, John is a mountain climber and caver, and a search and rescue/mountain rescue instructor/volunteer.

Content by John Punches

Episode 44: Slash Piles

In this episode, Jacob Putney is joined by John Punches to discuss tips and regulations related to piling, managing and burning slash.

Jacob Putney, John Punches | Jan 2024 | Podcast episode

Prescribed Burns in Wine Country

How wine growers and fire managers can work together to reduce prescribed burn smoke damage to vineyards.

Linda Brewer, John Punches | Nov 2023 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Before Wildfire Strikes: A Guide to Wildfire Risk Reduction in Wallowa County

Learn practical steps you can take to reduce fire risk to your home and your community. Understand how to develop a preparedness plan and insights on the collaborative efforts underway in Wallowa County.

John Punches, John Rizza, Jacob Putney | Oct 2023 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Hazard tree awareness and erosion in post-fire landscapes (Recorded)

In this webinar, we will describe what to look for in identifying tree hazards and factors influencing soil stability and erosion in post-fire forested landscapes, and practical steps to mitigate impacts.

Amanda Rau, John Punches | Oct 2020 | Video

Why are my trees dying?

Trees all over Oregon are displaying signs of poor health. People are quick to blame insects, but insects are rarely the underlying cause of the problem. Drought and other stressors can make trees vulnerable to pests and disease.

John Punches | Sep 2019 | Article Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Selling Timber and Logs

An overview of steps in planning and conducting a sale of timber and logs from small woodlands. Discusses how to do market research, identify product options, decide on type of sale (standing timber or logs), ...

Steve Bowers, John Punches | May 2007 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Thinning: An important forest management tool

Thinning is the term foresters apply to removal of some trees from a stand to give others more room (and resources) to grow. It is a tool for improving timber value, making sites more productive, and — perhaps most ...

John Punches | Sep 2004 | Article

Tree Growth, Forest Management, and Their Implications for Wood Quality

This publication provides basic information on tree growth, characteristics that define wood quality, and the implications of common silvicultural (tree tending) activities on wood quality. It is a summary. Tree growth...

John Punches | Sep 2004 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Five tips for properly planting a conifer tree

When it comes to planting conifers, timing is everything.

Kym Pokorny | Feb 17, 2023 | News story

Partnership builds forest management expertise in northeast Oregon

OSU Extension foresters helped recruit and train a group of forest technicians who have completed 241 forest management plans representing 143,683 acres, primarily in Baker, Umatilla, Union and Wallowa counties.

John Punches | Mar 2024 | Impact story

Eastern Oregon landowners equipped to better manage their forests through OSU Extension outreach

Oregon State University Forestry and Natural Resources (FNR) Extension Fire Program faculty members banded together to create a webinar series exploring the roadblocks landowners face when managing varied forest types in eastern Oregon.

John Punches | Feb 2023 | Impact story

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