Max Bennett

Steps to reforestation success after wildfire

After a wildfire hits a property, owners can opt for natural regeneration or decide to plant seedlings. Learn the factors that drive reforestoration decisions.

Glenn Ahrens, Max Bennett | Jul 2025 | OSU Extension Catalog

Trees on the edge: Understanding Douglas-fir decline and mortality in Southwest Oregon

Douglas-fir trees are dying at a record pace in southwest Oregon. Learn what steps you can take to preserve forest health and improve wildfire resiliency in a warming climate.

Max Bennett, Christopher Adlam | Sep 2023 | OSU Extension Catalog

Fire FAQs—Have the size and severity of forest wildfires increased in Oregon and across the West?

Presents research findings from the last ten years on the patterns of fire sizes since the 1980s. One in a series of fire FAQs that are based on questions Forest & Natural Resource Extension agents and ...

Max Bennett, Stephen Fitzgerald, Dan Leavell, Carrie Berger | Oct 2022 | OSU Extension Catalog

Fostering Stewardship: A How-to Guide for Trainers

This curriculum package helps natural-resource professionals train landowners in resource management. Topics include forests, fire, streams, wildlife, soil, pastures, water systems and economics.

Rachel Werling, Max Bennett | Jun 2023 | OSU Extension Catalog

From Vision to Reality: Creating a Land Steward Property Management Plan

One of the most effective tools for caring for your property is a management plan. Using the Land Steward series and our template, you can create a plan that will help you achieve your stewardship goals. ...

Rachel Werling, Max Bennett | Jun 2023 | OSU Extension Catalog

Economics and Enterprise: Financial Considerations of Rural Life

People own land for many reasons, from farming as a hobby to ranching or timber production as a business. Whatever the reason, economics is always part of the picture. Learn about the financial aspects of ...

Rachel Werling, Max Bennett | Jun 2021 | OSU Extension Catalog

The Home Ignition Zone: Protecting your property from wildfire

Wildfire is inevitable — learn what you need to know to prepare your home and property. Handy worksheets help you assess each zone of your property to reduce the threat wildfires pose. This publication is one of a series of Land Steward Rural Resource Guidelines.

Max Bennett, Clint Nichols | Nov 2024 | OSU Extension Catalog

Streams and Riparian Areas: Clean Water, Diverse Habitat

Streams and streambanks are vital but vulnerable wildlife habitat. Learn the steps you can take to improve vegetation and water quality on your riparian property. These recommendations can help protect birds, fish ...

Rachel Werling, Max Bennett | Jun 2023 | OSU Extension Catalog

Forests and Woodlands: Protecting an Ecosystem

Learn to manage your forested property in ways that protect water quality, maintain soil health, reduce the threat of fire and improve wildlife habitat. This publication is one of a series of Land Steward Rural Resource Guidelines.

Max Bennett, Don Goheen, Jack Duggan | Jun 2024 | OSU Extension Catalog

Selecting and buying quality tree seedlings

Selecting trees adapted for long-term growth under your local conditions and how to choose nursery stock that has a high probability of surviving and showing good initial growth. Focuses on trees suitable for long-term timber production in Oregon.

Amy Grotta, Glenn Ahrens, Max Bennett | Jul 2023 | OSU Extension Catalog

Prescribed Underburning in Southwest Oregon: A Case Study

This publication describers a case study of prescribed underburning on a private woodland in southwest Oregon. It is part of the "Alternative Silvilculture" series and is a companion publication to Mixed Conifer and Hardwood Management in Southwest Oregon (EM 9084).

Max Bennett, Marty Main, Stephen Fitzgerald | Dec 2022 | OSU Extension Catalog

Thinning in Mature Douglas-fir Stands in Southwest Oregon: A Case Study

Dive into a case study on thinning in mature Douglas-fir stands. Nearly all the trees in the study responded with increased growth and improved stress resistance.

Max Bennett, Marty Main | Apr 2022 | OSU Extension Catalog

Keeping Your Home and Property Safe from Wildfire

Learn to reduce wildfire risk by creating defensible space around your home.

Max Bennett, Stephen Fitzgerald, Alicia Christiansen, Kara Baylog | Sep 2023 | OSU Extension Catalog

Citizen Fire Academy: Curriculum Package for Facilitators and Educators

This Citizen Fire Academy curriculum package equips participants with the knowledge they need to improve fire preparedness and resiliency on their own properties and in their communities.

Stephen Fitzgerald, Kara Baylog, Max Bennett, Rhianna Simes, Nicole Strong | Nov 2021 | OSU Extension Catalog

Before wildfire strikes: A handbook for homeowners and communities in Southwest Oregon

Learn how to protect your home from wildfire. Tips include creating defensible space, managing vegetation, and preparing emergency plans to boost your home's chances of survival.

Kara Baylog, Max Bennett | May 2024 | OSU Extension Catalog

Mixed Conifer and Hardwood Forest Management in Southwest Oregon

Dive into a case study on management of a mixed conifer and hardwood forest in southwest Oregon.

Max Bennett, Stephen Fitzgerald, Marty Main | Nov 2021 | OSU Extension Catalog

A Land Manager's Guide for Creating Fire-Resistant Forests

This publication provides an overview of how various silvicultural treatments affect fuel and fire behavior, and how to create fire-resistant forests. In properly treated, fire-resistant forests, fire intensity is reduced...

Stephen Fitzgerald, Max Bennett | Sep 2021 | OSU Extension Catalog

A guide to riparian tree and shrub planting in the Willamette Valley: Steps to success

This guide to riparian tree and shrub planting in the Willamette Valley provides information on planning, materials, preparation, techniques, site maintenance and monitoring and evaluation.

Brad Withrow-Robinson, Max Bennett, Glenn Ahrens | Aug 2024 | OSU Extension Catalog

Reducing Fire Risk on Your Forest Property

The degree of wildfire risk depends on both the probability of an ignition and the potential for damage or harm (such as loss of trees, homes, or even lives). Recognizing that you may have a high wildfire ...

Max Bennett, Stephen Fitzgerald, Robert (Bob) Parker, Marty Main, Andy Perleberg, Chris C. Schnepf, Ron Mahoney | Mar 2023 | OSU Extension Catalog

Reducing hazardous fuels on woodland property: thinning

Thinning is one of the most powerful management tools available to landowners for maximizing the value of a forest stand and increasing the chances of it surviving a wildfire.

Robert (Bob) Parker, Max Bennett | Nov 2024 | OSU Extension Catalog

Reducing hazardous fuels on woodland property: Mechanical treatments

Understand mechanical methods to reduce hazardous woodland fuels, including Slashbusters, grinders and masticators. This guide covers site impacts, costs, parcel size and maintenance needs.

Max Bennett, Stephen Fitzgerald | Jun 2025 | OSU Extension Catalog

Reducing Hazardous Fuels on Woodland Property: Pruning

Discusses pruning as a way to reduce fire hazard in forest land. Outlines pruning guidelines. Summarizes considerations in pruning.

Joe Holmberg, Max Bennett | Aug 2012 | OSU Extension Catalog

Forest Health Fact Sheet: Diseases and Insect Pests of Pacific Madrone

Discusses three major types of madrone diseases--foliage, branch dieback and trunk canker, and root--and ways to minimize and manage. Discusses insect pests of madrone: fall webworm, western tent caterpillar, aphids, and leaf miners. Color photos. Sources of further information.

Max Bennett, David C. Shaw | Mar 2023 | OSU Extension Catalog