Lauren Grand

she/her/hers

Forestry

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

541-579-2150

[email protected]

Expertise: Cutting and Selling Trees , Fire , Forest Health and Management , Wildlife

Locations: Lane County

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Episode 25: Early Seral Forests

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 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 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 | Jul 2022 | Podcast episode

Episode 20: Fire Adapted Communities

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 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 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 12: Pollinators

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 14: Forest Fungi

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 8: NTFP

In this episode, Lauren Grand discusses the importance of non-timber forest products with Neil Schroeder.

Lauren Grand, Neil Schroeder | Mar 2022 | Podcast episode

Episode 9: Wildlife

In this episode, Lauren Grand discusses the relationship between forests and wildlife with Thomas Stokely.

Lauren Grand, Thomas Stokely | Mar 2022 | Podcast episode

Episode 11: Difficult Situations

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

Woodland Pollinator Stewards enhance bee habitat on private lands

Landowners who took a hybrid course have already enhanced habitat on properties covering 1,719 acres with plans for an additional 902 acres within the next five years.

Lauren Grand | Mar 2022 | Impact story

Episode 2: What's in a woodland?

Lauren Grand talks to Daniel Stark about what makes up the parts of a woodland and a bit about land stewardship.

Lauren Grand, Dan Stark | Jan 2022 | Podcast episode

Mistletoe's effects on trees vary by type

Learn about the difference between dwarf and true mistletoes, and what they mean for your forest's health. Both are parasitic, but dwarf mistletoe is the more damaging of the two. It siphons off nutrients from a tree and ...

Lauren Grand | Nov 2021 | Article Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Master Woodland Manager volunteers improve Lane County forest health

In 2021, MWM volunteers in Lane County reported 1,128 hours of unique activities with the public, family forestland owners, youth, watershed councils and various other organizations.

Lauren Grand | Apr 2021 | Impact story

Native Trees of Western Oregon

Trouble distinguishing white and black oaks? Wondering if that huge cedar is an incense, Port-Orford, or Western red? The more you know about your trees, the better you can care for them and improve their overall health. This...

Alicia Christiansen, Lauren Grand | Apr 2021 | Video

Episode 1: Welcome to the "In The Woods" Podcast

Listen to this episode to see what OSU Extension Forestry and this podcast are all about!

Lauren Grand, Carrie Berger, Stephen Fitzgerald, Jason O'Brien, Jacob Putney | Sep 2020 | Podcast episode

What is the best way to reduce fire fuel on my property?

Q: I just moved to a fairly wooded area west of town where I imagine fire danger is a real issue. I know that removing all extra debris and "fuel" in the yard is important. With all the trees and branches that went ...

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Awareness is key to avoiding yellowjackets

Yellowjackets are a fact of outdoor life during the summer and fall in Oregon. While they are beneficial to the environment, their painful sting poses a hazard to people. Here's how to avoid them.

Amanda Brenner, Lauren Grand | Aug 2020 | Article

Eight things to consider when building a pond on your woodland property.

Few amenities better enhance the value of a woodland property than a pond. When built correctly, ponds can provide water for livestock and wildlife, fishing, boating, swimming, fire protection, aesthetics, and higher land value. ...

Lauren Grand | Jul 2020 | Article

Surveys show revised OSU Woodland Stick satisfies majority of users

The Woodland Stick is a simple and cost-effective tool that forest landowners can easily use to obtain rough estimates of average tree size and wood volume on their properties.

Lauren Grand, Alicia Christiansen, Francisca Belart | Jun 2020 | Impact story

Enhance songbird habitat on your forest

Songbirds are more than just a beautiful tune; they are an essential part of a healthy woodland. Want to know how to keep those birds coming back year after year? Get tips on maintaining critical habitat for the many songbirds that may be visiting your property.

Lauren Grand | Jun 2020 | Article

Forest Management Plan Writing For Tree Farmers

A forest management plan will help you communicate and formalize your goals, objectives, and actions on your forestland. Management plans are designed to engage you with the responsibilities and opportunities of owning forestland. ...

Lauren Grand, Ryan Gordon | Jun 2020 | Video

Lunch and Learn: The Oregon Forest Industry Directory - Getting connected with buyers, sellers, and service providers

Learn to use the Oregon Forest Industry Directory and connect with buyers, sellers, and service providers.

Scott Leavengood, Lauren Grand | May 2020 | Video

It's time to get ready for fire season

Wildfire risks are rising, but you can take steps to reduce a fire's impact on your home and property. Learn to create a "defensible space" around your home that can keep flames at bay.

Lauren Grand | May 2020 | Article

Selling Logs from Your Property: A Curriculum Package for Educators in the Western U.S.

Selling logs is one of the most important decisions a landowner can face. This curriculum package for forestry educators brings together consulting foresters, log buyers and loggers to teach participants how to get a fair deal ...

Lauren Grand, Alicia Christiansen, Francisca Belart, Tamara Cushing | Apr 2020 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Resources for building bee pollinator habitat in managed forests.

Postcards showing where native bees nest in managed forests can be obtained from the Oregon Bee Project (oregonbeeproject.org).

Brad Withrow-Robinson, Lauren Grand, Max Bennett, Christine Buhl | Mar 2020 | Article

Choosing the Right Service Provider: Consulting Forester

To find the right consulting forester, interview candidates about their approach to your specific needs. Excellent consulting foresters manage forests daily and have relationships with loggers, log buyers, tree planters and herbicide ...

Tamara Cushing, Lauren Grand | Dec 2019 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

South Valley Forest health update

On October 25th, Dr. Dave Shaw, OSU Extension Forest Health Specialist, gave a presentation to an enthusiastic group of landowners about some of the issues our native trees have been having this year. Here is a rundown of what he discussed.

Lauren Grand | Oct 2019 | Article

How true is the Fox News story about dying trees in Lane County?

Q: Drought was stated as what caused the trees' death, only dying pine trees were pictured. No mention of the boring insects that kill pine trees, was that omission intentional? No pictures of dying deciduous trees either. I ...

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Timber harvesting: a process of many decisions

Planning for a timber harvest? This overview can help prepare you to make informed decisions throughout the process.

Francisca Belart, Lauren Grand | Aug 2019 | Article

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, Lauren Grand | Mar 2019 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Wildlife cameras: a snapshot of what you need to know

Wildlife cameras can provide a window into the natural world that would otherwise go unseen. Here's a guide to getting started, from what to buy to how to place them for the best chances of capturing wildlife photos.

Lauren Grand | Jan 2019 | Article

Forestry extension teaches small woodland owners about selling their logs

Classroom sessions were coupled with a field tour of a recently harvested forest, woodland roads and log scaling yards

Lauren Grand | Jan 2019 | Impact story

Fire FAQs—Who owns Oregon's forests, and how does that matter when it comes to fire?

Oregon's wildfire landscape is clouded by the mix of public and private interests that control more than 30 million acres. Forests make up nearly half of Oregon, and most forests fall under federal management. Forest ownership factors into both the number of fires and the size to which they grow.

Lauren Grand, Carrie Berger, Stephen Fitzgerald, Dan Leavell | Jan 2019 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Start planning early: Things to consider when selling trees from your property

For landowners, selling trees on their property takes planning. They must know what they're selling, ensure access to their property, get estimates from tree buyers and loggers, and arrange for reforesting if required.

Lauren Grand | Dec 2018 | Article Peer reviewed (Gray level)

The age-old secret to tree planting is ...

Getting tree seedlings into the ground is simple: green side up, brown side down. The most important work comes beforehand with proper care and choosing a site that has lots of sunshine, good drainage and room to grow.

Lauren Grand | Nov 2018 | Article

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 2018 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Fire FAQs—What is fire severity?

Fire severity is a measure of the effects of fire on the environment—both in damage to vegetation and impacts on the soil. Fire severity is driven by weather conditions, the topography of the landscape, and the fuels that are present. Of these, weather is the overriding factor.

Carrie Berger, Lauren Grand, Stephen Fitzgerald, Dan Leavell | Oct 2018 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)