Sustainability

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Master Woodland Managers educate on the environment in eastern Oregon

Jacob Putney, an Oregon State University Extension Service forester and assistant professor of practice in the College of Forestry, stepped into the role of regional coordinator for the Master Woodland Manager (MWM) program in Baker and Grant counties.

Jacob Putney | Feb 2023 | 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

Online course extends reach of OSU Extension Land Steward Program

In 2021, the Land Steward Program expanded to 18 counties led by five regional OSU Extension instructors.

Kym Pokorny | Feb 4, 2022 | News story

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Podcasts

Northwest Nature Matters (in English): Oregon Wildlife Society. This podcast is produced by the Oregon Chapter of The Wildlife Society in partnership with the Oregon Wildlife Foundation. The goal of the podcast is to give you the opportunity to hear directly from the experts, through long-form conservation about natural history and conservation.
PolliNation Podcast (in English): Oregon State University Extension's own Andony Melathopoulos, Pollinator Health Specialist hosts a podcast about bees. He invites scientists, growers, and managers onto his podcast to have a conversation about bees and pollinator health.
In the Woods: Each month we will bring you research and science-based information on a new topic related to forests that aims to offer some insight into what we know and are still learning about forest science and management.

Fostering Stewardship: A How-to Guide for Trainers

By Rachel Werling and Max Bennett

This curriculum package helps natural-resource professionals train landowners on best practices in resource management. Topics include forests, fire, streams, wildlife, soil, pastures, water systems and economics — all issues facing landowners in many parts of the West.

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Videos

Healthy streams: a family’s journey toward fish habitat restoration (in English)

This class will cover how a small woodland family northeast of Estacada embarked on a ten-year effort (ongoing) to restore their creek to improve fish habitat and allow for fish passage. Topics covered include planning, ...

David Bugni, Glenn Ahrens, Dan Stark | Apr 2022 | Video

Using nature as a model for forest management (in English)

Most small woodland owners want to manage their forests for a wide range of benefits, including wildlife habitat, aesthetics, long-term income and carbon sequestration. This class will introduce you to basic principles of forest ...

Kirk Hanson, Glenn Ahrens | Mar 2022 | Video

Forest Sustainability and Certification (in English)

Wood is seen as an environmentally friendly building product and is a favorite of the design/build community, as long as the forests are sustainably managed. This webinar will introduce a new video "Sustainable Wood from ...

Jun 2021 | Video

Become a Master Naturalist!

The Oregon Master Naturalist Program is for people interested in Oregon’s natural history and natural resources management who want to dedicate their time as volunteers. Take courses online and on-location in Oregon’s beautiful outdoors.

Topics covered include the natural history of plants, animals, habitats, and geology in Oregon, the history and processes of landscape change, as well as present-day sustainable natural resource management.

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Latest Resources

Episode 31: Master Woodland Managers (in English)

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.

Lauren Grand, Susan Watkins, Brett Aldrich, Tiffany Hopkins | Mar 2023 | Podcast episode

Episode 30: ONREP (in English)

In this episode, Scott Leavengood invites Yasmeen Hossain & LeeAnn Mikkelson on the podcast to discuss ONREP (Oregon Natural Resources Education Program) and the importance of implementing outdoor education in schools statewide.

Feb 2023 | Podcast episode

Walnut leaves: Safe for composting?

We have a large walnut tree and would like to compost the leaves for our vegetable garden. I have read conflicting reports about the ability of composting to break down the toxin juglone. Is it safe to compost these leaves?

Linda Brewer | Dec 2022 | Featured question

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Environmental organizations

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (in English): This government agency's mission is to protect human health and the environment.
The Nature Conservancy (in English): The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working around the world to protect ecologically important lands and waters for nature and people.
Oregon Conservation Partnership (in English): The Oregon Conservation Partnership is committed to protecting and enhancing Oregon’s natural beauty and conservation values by promoting, supporting, and advocating for voluntary conservation throughout Oregon.

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Local, Regional, and Community Food Systems

Soil

Forest Health and Management

Rangeland Conservation and Management

Climate Change

Water Management and Conservation

Upcoming Events

Apr 8

Hatfield Marine Science Day returns in person

10:00 am - 4:00 pm Newport, OR

Jun 30

Tree School East 2023

Baker City, OR

Meet Our Experts

Dari Biswanath

Assistant Professor

Contact me with any question about soil, agronomy, water in Klamath Falls/Basin Area

Diane Choplin

Small Farms Education Program Assistant 2

Signe Danler

Master Gardener Online Program Instructor

Contact for questions about Online Master Gardener and Home Horticulture program

Megan Deane McKenna

OSU Open Campus Education Coordinator

Contact me with questions about Juntos Afuera and Natural Resources in Tillamook County

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