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Building a Tradition of Adaptive Rangeland Management: Jack Southworth (Rancher-to-Rancher Case Study series)

This publication is part of the Rancher-to-Rancher Case Study Series: Increasing resilience among ranchers in the Pacific Northwest.

Jan 2020 | OSU Extension Catalog

Where and When to Photo Monitor Rangeland Health?

It is important for you to select an appropriate photo monitoring location and timeframe that will provide you information that will be useful for evaluating your management objectives. In this video, you will learn where to ...

Sergio Arispe, Dustin Johnson | Nov 2017 | Video

Sage-grouse population increases when interloping western juniper is pushed back

Study is the first to link sage-grouse demographics to conifer removal

Chris Branam | Apr 27, 2017 | News story

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2021 Agricultural Wildfire Refresher

Jacob Powell, OSU Agricultural Extension Agent, provides tips for wildfire suppression and prevention for agricultural producers. Katie Wollstein, OSU Rangeland Fire Extension Specialist, leads a discussion on the fire prevention plan ...

Jacob Powell | Mar 2021 | Video

Agricultural Wildfire Preparedness and Prevention Plan templates

Plan templates for wildfire preparedness and prevention, including Emergency Action Plan for Medical and Fire Emergencies, Fire Prevention Plan, and Job Hazard Analysis. These templates cover what is required to meet Oregon OSHA Wildfire Requirements.

Jacob Powell | Mar 2021 | Educational document

Agricultural Wildfire Preparedness and Prevention Plan Templates

Plan templates for wildfire preparedness and prevention, including Emergency Action Plan for Medical and Fire Emergencies, Fire Prevention Plan, and Job Hazard Analysis. These templates cover what is required to meet Oregon OSHA Wildfire Requirements.

Jacob Powell | Mar 2021 | Educational document

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Tensions lessening between rangeland fire groups and government agencies

A study led by Oregon State University finds that tensions between Rangeland Fire Protection Associations and government agencies have lessened– rapidly in Idaho and gradually in Oregon.

Chris Branam | Oct 24, 2019 | News story

Paying communities for forest management activities supports social relationships

New research shows that paying communities in Mexico to conserve and manage their jointly-owned property doesn’t just benefit the environment—it strengthens social relationships and a sense of community within those areas as well.

Chris Branam | Jun 11, 2018 | News story

Intact sagebrush ecosystems respond well to fire

The condition of the site dictates the post-fire recovery of the affected plants

Chris Branam | Jun 1, 2017 | News story

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