Lauren Grand

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Forestry

Contact with questions about forests and small woodland management in Lane County

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Expertise: Cutting and selling trees , Fire , Forest health and management , Wildlife

Locations: Condado de Lane

Department/Unit: Forestry and Natural Resources Extension

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Episode 56: Branching Out - Youth and Forestry in Focus (in English)

Nancy Geyer, Lauren Grand, and Trinity Long-Hindman discuss approaches to youth audiences regarding environmental education.

Lauren Grand | Jan 2025 | Podcast episode

Extending your protection: Best practices for wildfire fuels maintenance in northwest Oregon

With this comprehensive maintenance plan, learn how to protect your property from wildfires in the long term. Get practical tips for maintaining defensible spaces, managing vegetation, reducing wildfire fuels, addressing invasive species...

Lauren Grand | Dec 2024 | Article

What are those 'worms' in my firewood?

You may have encountered white, segmented “worms” or grubs when chopping firewood and wondered what they were. Common questions include, did they kill my tree? And are they a danger to other trees? The quick answers are no, and no.

Lauren Grand | Dec 2024 | Article

Managing Oregon's westside landscapes with fire in mind

As wildfires become more frequent and intense, managing landscapes in Oregon's westside regions is crucial for both beauty and safety. The Oregon State University Extension provides key strategies for balancing fire risk reduction ...

Glenn Ahrens, Carrie Berger, Kayla Bordelon, Stephen Fitzgerald, Lauren Grand, Aaron Groth, John Punches | Aug 2024 | Collection

Managing Northwest Oregon oak ecosystems with fire in mind

This brief explains how oak ecosystems in Northwest Oregon depend on fire for maintenance and regeneration. It outlines methods for reintroducing fire and managing vegetation to reduce fire risk and enhance ...

Lauren Grand, Carrie Berger | Aug 2024 | Extension Catalog publication

Fire Adapted Oak Habitats in the South Willamette Valley

Uncover the factors contributing to the decline of native oak habitats due to historical land use practices and the importance of restoring these ecosystems for biodiversity and wildfire risk reduction. By ...

Lauren Grand | Apr 2024 | Extension Catalog publication

Episode 46: Storm Damage (in English)

In this episode, Lauren Grand is joined by Glenn Ahrens and Scott Altenhoff to discuss the impact of storms on Oregon's forests and preventative measures that can be taken to mitigate tree damage caused by storms.

Lauren Grand, Glenn Ahrens, Scott Altenhoff | Mar 2024 | Podcast episode

Episode 45: Carbon Markets (in English)

In this episode, Lauren Grand invites Jacob Putney on the show to breakdown what carbon markets are and how they can be utilized to mitigate CO2 emissions.

Lauren Grand, Jacob Putney | Feb 2024 | Podcast episode

Introduction to Forest Carbon, Offsets and Markets

Learn the basics of forest carbon, offsets and markets. Topics include defining carbon in forests, carbon offset credits, methods of inventory/quantification, forest carbon projects and market types.

Jacob Putney, Norma Kline, Stephen Fitzgerald, Lauren Grand, Chris Schnepf, Greg Latta, Patrick Shults, John Rizza | Dec 2023 | Extension Catalog publication

Episode 42: Mediterranean Oak Borer (in English)

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.

Lauren Grand, Christine Buhl | Nov 2023 | Podcast episode

Episode 41: Indigenous Partnerships (in English)

In this episode, Lauren Grand is joined by Cristina Eisenberg to discuss how creating relationships with indigenous tribes can help strengthen Western science methodologies to create natural ecosystem resiliency.

Lauren Grand, Cristina Eisenberg | Nov 2023 | Podcast episode

Episode 40: Indigenous Knowledge (in English)

In this episode, Lauren Grand is joined by Cristina Eisenberg to discuss the importance of indigenous knowledge and how it can be used to strengthen communities and the natural environment.

Lauren Grand, Cristina Eisenberg | Oct 2023 | Podcast episode

Episode 39: Dead Wood (in English)

In this episode, Lauren Grand invites Ken Bevis on the show to discuss how dead wood plays a critical role in the health of wildlife and forest ecosystems.

Lauren Grand, Ken Bevis | Sep 2023 | Podcast episode

Episode 38: Climate Change (in English)

In this episode, Lauren Grand invites Jessica Halofsky on the show to discuss the impacts of climate change on Oregon's forests.

Lauren Grand, Jessica Halofsky | Sep 2023 | Podcast episode

Episode 37: WOWNet (in English)

In this episode, Lauren Grand is joined by Tiffany Hopkins and multiple members of the Women Owning Woodlands Network to explain how WOWNet educates and empowers female small woodland owners.

Lauren Grand, Tiffany Hopkins, Debi Lorence, Kate McMichael, Theresa Hausser | Aug 2023 | Podcast episode

Podcast brings science-based information to woodland owners and managers

The podcast was one of the top 20% of podcasts shared globally on Spotify and has an international reach with 84% of listeners in the United States, 5% in Canada and 2% each in United Kingdom and Australia.

Lauren Grand | Apr 2023 | Impact story

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

Tools for Measuring Your Forest

Describes tools that woodland owners need to measure property acreage, boundaries, and characteristics of standing timber, including individual log volumes.

Francisca Belart Marrs, Lauren Grand | Jun 2023 | Extension Catalog publication

Planning your year on the forest: Tips for creating an annual management plan

Planning comes in many forms. Forest management plans take the long view, but annual plans help you accomplish your yearly goals.

Lauren Grand | Dec 2022 | Article

Bees in the woods: Creating an inventory of bee habitat features (in English)

This video describes how to inventory bee habitat features on your forest/woodland property.

Lauren Grand, Brad Withrow-Robinson, Pat McAbery | Nov 2022 | Video

Bees in the woods: Enhancing pollinator habitat during herbicide treatments - spot spraying (in English)

This video goes over how to use spot spraying to enhance pollinator habitat while still using herbicides to control vegetation.

Lauren Grand, Brad Withrow-Robinson, Pat McAbery | Nov 2022 | Video

Bees in the woods: Promoting pollinator habitat on your east side forest (in English)

This is an introductory video describing the needs of pollinators and how those needs can be met by forests in Eastern Oregon.

Jacob Putney, Brad Withrow-Robinson, Lauren Grand, Pat McAbery | Nov 2022 | Video

Bees in the woods: Adding pollinator habitat to unused roads and landings (in English)

This video describes how to add bee habitat to existing roads, skid trails and landings on your forest.

Lauren Grand, Brad Withrow-Robinson, Stephen Fitzgerald, Pat McAbery | Nov 2022 | Video

Bees in the woods: Using solarization to control invasive species (in English)

This video describes the solarization process and how it promotes native plants and pollinator habitats.

Hayley Brazier, Jacob Putney, Brad Withrow-Robinson, Lauren Grand, Pat McAbery | Nov 2022 | Video

Bees in the woods: Outdoor lighting considerations (in English)

This video discusses night time pollinators and what you can do to reduce light pollution.

Hayley Brazier, Lauren Grand, Brad Withrow-Robinson, Jacob Putney | Nov 2022 | Video

Bees in the woods: Using prescribed fire to enhance pollinator habitat (in English)

This video discusses how the High Desert Museum uses prescribed fire to maintain forest health while still promoting pollinator habitats.

Hayley Brazier, Jacob Putney, Brad Withrow-Robinson, Lauren Grand, Pat McAbery | Nov 2022 | Video

Bees in the woods: Creating pollinator habitat in unexpected places (in English)

This video describes how to enhance pollinator habitat in places on your forested property that you wouldn't expect. Such as powerlines, edges, fence lines, around buildings, etc.

Lauren Grand, Brad Withrow-Robinson, Pat McAbery | Nov 2022 | Video

Bees in the woods: Seeding wildflowers (in English)

How to enhance pollinator habitat in your woods by seeding wildflowers. We describe how to find a good seed mix as well as when and how to seed.

Lauren Grand, Brad Withrow-Robinson, Pat McAbery | Nov 2022 | Video

Bees in the woods: Extending pollinator habitat in young forests (in English)

Bee habitat decreases when the canopy of the forest closes. This video discusses ways to extend the life of the habitat.

Lauren Grand, Brad Withrow-Robinson, Pat McAbery | Nov 2022 | Video

Bees in the woods: Using water to enhance pollinator habitat (in English)

This video describes how riparian areas and other water sources help to enhance pollinator habitat in your woods.

Hayley Brazier, Brad Withrow-Robinson, Jacob Putney, Lauren Grand, Pat McAbery | Nov 2022 | Video

Bees in the woods: Introduction (in English)

Welcome to the Bees in the Woods video series. This series offers information on enhancing pollinator habitat on small private forest properties

Lauren Grand, Brad Withrow-Robinson, Pat McAbery | Nov 2022 | Video

Bees in the woods: Promoting pollinator habitat at the High Desert Museum (in English)

This video uses the activities at the High Desert Museum as an example of how small woodland owners on the east side can promote pollinator habitat.

Hayley Brazier, Brad Withrow-Robinson, Lauren Grand, Pat McAbery, Jacob Putney | Nov 2022 | Video

Bees in the woods: Enhancing habitat during harvest activities (in English)

This video discusses bee habitat in western Oregon forests and activities you can do to support those habitat needs when completing a harvest operation.

Lauren Grand, Brad Withrow-Robinson, Pat McAbery | Nov 2022 | Video

Bees in the woods: Enhancing pollinator habitat during herbicide treatments — spray skips (in English)

This video describes how not spraying certain areas in your forest can benefit pollinator habitat.

Lauren Grand, Brad Withrow-Robinson, Stephen Fitzgerald, Pat McAbery | Nov 2022 | Video

Episode 27: NTFP Crafts (in English)

In this episode, Lauren Grand is joined by Tiffany Hopkins to discuss how making non-timber forest product crafts can help people feel more connected with their local environment.

Lauren Grand, Tiffany Hopkins | Nov 2022 | Podcast episode

Pacific Poison-oak and Western Poison-ivy: Identification and Management

Discusses how to identify and control Pacific poison-oak and western poison-ivy, and how to prevent exposure to the plants' oily substance, urushiol, which can cause an allergic contact dermatitis.

Brooke Edmunds, Lauren Grand, Alicia Christiansen, Andy Hulting | Nov 2022 | Extension Catalog publication

Bees in the woods

Videos and other resources that help you enhance bee and pollinator habitat on your small private forestland

Lauren Grand | Oct 2022 | Collection

Episode 25: Early Seral Forests (in English)

In this episode, Lauren Grand and Graham Frank discuss early seral forest's importance and key features.

Lauren Grand, Graham Frank | Sep 2022 | Podcast episode

Episode 23: Emerald Ash Borer (in English)

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. Buhl is the state Forest ...

Lauren Grand, Dan Stark, Christine Buhl | Jul 2022 | Podcast episode

Episode 22: Selling Logs (in English)

In this episode, Lauren Grand and Francisca Belart discuss the steps a woodland owner can take in order to harvest and sell their logs. Belart is OSU extension's timber harvesting specialist.

Lauren Grand, Francisca Belart Marrs | Jul 2022 | Podcast episode

Episode 20: Fire Adapted Communities (in English)

In this episode, Lauren Grand is joined by Carrie Berger & Emily Jane Davis to discuss how communities can be better prepared for wildfires.

Lauren Grand, Carrie Berger, Emily Jane Davis | May 2022 | Podcast episode

Episode 19: OSU Extension Fire Program Team (in English)

In this episode, Lauren Grand gets to know the members of the OSU Extension Fire Program.

Lauren Grand, Aaron Groth, Carrie Berger, Ariel Cowan, Katherine Wollstein, Christopher Adlam, John Rizza, Emily Jane Davis | May 2022 | Podcast episode

Episode 18: Small Landowner Management (in English)

In this episode, Lauren Grand and Lindsay Reaves discuss forest management at the Bauman Family Tree Farm. Reaves lives and works on the farm with her husband Tom Bauman.

Lauren Grand, Lindsay Reaves | Apr 2022 | Podcast episode

Episode 14: Forest Fungi (in English)

In this episode, Lauren Grand and Ariel Cowan discuss the role fungi play in maintaining a healthy forest.

Lauren Grand, Ariel Cowan | Mar 2022 | Podcast episode

Episode 12: Pollinators (in English)

In this episode, Lauren Grand discusses the importance of pollinators with Jim Rivers. Rivers is an Assistant Professor of Wildlife Ecology at Oregon State University.

Lauren Grand, Jim Rivers | Mar 2022 | Podcast episode

Episode 11: Difficult Situations (in English)

In this episode, Lauren Grand and Emily Jane Davis discuss strategies to help land owners deal with difficult situations.

Lauren Grand, Emily Jane Davis | Mar 2022 | Podcast episode

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