Lauren Grand

Forestry

Office Phone
541-579-2150
Location
Lane County Extension
Expertise
Wildlife
Forest Health and Management
Tree Care
Fire
Cutting and Selling Trees

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Wildlife Cameras: a snapshot of what you need to know

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Wildlife Cameras: a snapshot of what you need to know

There are many fun and educational benefits to placing a wildlife camera on your property. With the help of these cameras, you can develop a cumulative list of the diversity of wildlife species found on your property to supplement the wildlife section of your property’s management plan.

By Lauren Grand

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

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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.

By Carrie Berger, Stephen Fitzgerald, Lauren Grand, Dan Leavell

Start Planning Early: Things to consider when selling trees from your property

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Start Planning Early: Things to consider when selling trees from your property

Landowners may choose to cut trees on their property for many reasons. For some it’s the culmination of decades of planning and hard work to produce a valuable crop. For others it might be a liquidation of an asset to meet a sudden financial need. Still others might be undertaking a thinning operation to improve forest health, diversity, and habitat.
Whatever your reason is for selling trees, there are some key things to consider when managing a successful timber sale.

By Lauren Grand

The age old secret to tree planting is...

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The age old secret to tree planting is...

Green Side up and brown side down. Seriously, it is that easy! But, just in case you are a detail oriented person here are a few extra things to consider while getting those roots in the ground.

By Lauren Grand