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Oregon Forest Pest Detector graduates find insect new to the state

Graduates of the Oregon Forest Pest Detector program in 2019 reported a beetle that was not known to exist in Oregon. The beetle turned out to be in the same family as the destructive emerald ash borer.

Amy Grotta | Oct 2019 | Article

So many yellow needles, is my tree dying?

Q: I have had this fir in my front yard for 15 years and have never seen the needles turn yellow in this manner. We have not made any changes to the trees environment. Is this something that I need to get treated? Would be so sad to see the tree succumb to disease.

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Don’t want to burn? Other options for treating slash after a timber harvest

Don't want to burn slash piles? Here's some options.

Amy Grotta | Oct 2019 | Article

Is my thirsty evergreen a goner?

Q: See picture taken in Aloha, Oregon. Can these trees be saved?

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Many forest insects are mistaken for tree killers

Found an insect in your tree? Chances are it's not a pest. Here's what to look for.

Amy Grotta | Jul 2019 | Article Peer reviewed (Gray level)

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 | Jun 2019 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Learning about forests and native bees

Researchers, forest managers and citizen scientists are working together to discover what native bees live in Oregon forests.

Amy Grotta | Feb 2019 | Article

Five ways to abuse your tree seedlings (and how to avoid them)

Instructions for tree planting usually amount to three words: green side up. Yes, it's a simple process, but there are many ways to ruin a seedling's chances of growing into a healthy, towering tree.

Amy Grotta | Nov 2018 | Article

Two-aged to Multi-aged Stand Management in the Coast Range

This publication is part of the Alternative Forest Management series. It describes a case study on shelterwood harvest and using active management to convert a mature, even-aged stand to a multi-aged stand in the Oregon Coast ...

Amy Grotta | Apr 2018 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

TreeTopics Blog

The TreeTopics blog is used as a means to communicate information and share perspectives with woodland owners and other people interested in forest management.

Amy Grotta, Brad Withrow-Robinson | Mar 2018 | Online resource

Are my arborvitae goners?

Q: About 8 years ago we planted arborvitae. They thrived and gained 50% in height and then over the last two years they have slowly started dying. Why are they dying? What variety could we plant that would survive better?

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Monitoreo y Detección de Plagas Forestales en Oregon: El Barrenador Esmeralda del Fresno (EAB)

Esta es una publicación bilingüe (inglés y español) para los trabajadores de jardinería y la pública, para ayudarles a proteger los árboles y bosques de Oregon. Incluye identificación del insecto, hospederos, signos y síntomas, y qué debe hacer si sospecha de la presencia de EAB.

Brandy Saffell, Amy Grotta | May 2017 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Oregon Forest Pest Detector Pest Watch—Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) | Monitoreo y Detección de Plagas Forestales en Oregon—El escarabajo asiático de cuernos largos (ALB)

This is a bilingual publication (English and Spanish) for landscape workers and the public to help them protect Oregon trees and forests from this damaging pest. Includes insect identification, host plants, signs and symptoms, how...

Brandy Saffell, Amy Grotta | May 2017 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Oregon Forest Pest Detector Pest Watch—Emerald ash borer (EAB)

This publication is for landscape workers and the public to help them protect Oregon trees and forests from this damaging pest. Includes insect identification, host plants, signs and symptoms, and what to do if you suspect an insect you've seen is EAB.

Spanish: Monitoreo y Detección de Plagas Forestales en Oregon: El Barrenador Esmeralda del Fresno (EAB)

Brandy Saffell, Amy Grotta | May 2017 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Is my tree truly dead?

Q: We have a cedar that has lost its needles. Drought or something else? Should it be taken down?

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Oregon Forest Pest Detector Field Guide

This visual field identification guide will help you identify the emerald ash borer and the Asian longhorned beetle — two invasive tree pests threatening Oregon forests. This guide supplements the Oregon Forest Pest Detector ...

Brandy Saffell, Amy Grotta | Apr 2016 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

The Hidden Threat In Firewood: Invasive Forest Pests

Invasive forest pests are being transported throughout the continent in untreated firewood. Examples of these non-native threats that can occur in firewood include the emerald ash borer, Asian longhorned beetle, Sirex woodwasp, sudden...

David C. Shaw, Amy Grotta | Mar 2016 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Vital Community Indicator Projects

Oregon State University Extension has partnered with rural communities to define, operationalize, and track community specific measures of community vitality. This collection includes reports, executive summaries, and presentations that detail these projects.

Amy Grotta, Lena Etuk, Mindy Crandall | Apr 2015 | Collection

Management Planning for Woodland Owners: Why and How

Discusses the benefits of having a management plan for your property. Describes how to prepare a management plan, including describing the property, setting goals, identifying resources, making recommendations, and keeping records. Includes additional sources for information.

Amy Grotta | May 2014 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Management Planning for Woodland Owners: A Visual Guide

This interactive online module explores the concepts of woodland management planning through videos, maps, and audio segments from woodland owners.

Amy Grotta | May 2014 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Vernonia Community Indicators of Vitality: 2013 Baseline Assessment Executive Summary

This document summarizes the Vital Vernonia Indicator Project, an effort aimed at exploring community vitality in Vernonia, particularly in light of recent catastrophic floods and subsequent rebuilding and community development initiatives. The Vital Vernonia Indicator Project is a collaboration of Oregon State University Extension Service, Rural Studies Program, and the community of Vernonia. The Vernonia Prevention Coalition sponsored this work.

Amy Grotta | Jan 2014 | Publication

Vernonia Community Indicators of Vitality: 2013 Report

This document is a report on the Baseline Vital Vernonia Indicator Project, an effort aimed at exploring community vitality in Vernonia, particularly in light of recent catastrophic floods and subsequent rebuilding and community development initiatives. The Vital Vernonia Indicator Project is a collaboration of Oregon State University Extension Service, Rural Studies Program, and the community of Vernonia. The Vernonia Prevention Coalition sponsored this work.

Amy Grotta | Jan 2014 | Publication

Basic Forest Inventory Techniques for Family Forest Owners

An inventory is a cornerstone of forest stewardship planning that not only ensures your forest is healthy and productive, but can meet your objectives as a landowner for years to come. This manual will teach you how to ...

Amy Grotta | Mar 2012 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

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