News and impact

Tree School Online expands access to forest education for Oregon’s landowners

Tree School events were provided online in a series of 35 webinars hosted by OSU Extension in Clackamas County in collaboration with the Oregon Forest Resources Institute and the Oregon Partnership for Forestry Education.

Sarah Cameron, Glenn Ahrens | Mar 2025 | Impact story

OSU research keeps Oregon Christmas tree industry No. 1 in the nation

Each Christmas tree species requires special skill and specific knowledge to be grown successfully.

Priya Rajarapu | Mar 2025 | Impact story

OSU Woodland Stick simplifies tree measurements for landowners

The OSU Woodland Stick helps users make informed decisions about forest management and future planning.

Lauren Grand, Alicia Christiansen, Francisca Marrs Belart | Mar 2025 | Impact story

OSU Extension Small Farms Program among nation’s best

The program works toward improving small-farm horticultural production and small-scale livestock, poultry and forage production.

Nathan Stacey, Lauren Gwin | Feb 2025 | Impact story

OSU Extension works with partners to fight emerald ash borer

Efforts to manage the emerald ash borer in Oregon help protect the state's ash trees and maintain the health of its forests and urban landscapes.

Dan Stark, Lorelle Sherman, Lauren Grand | Feb 2025 | Impact story