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.
Soakage trenches are a space-saving way to manage runoff while preserving aesthetics at a site, but developers should plan for significant costs to build and maintain them. Learn more about how to use soakage trenches as part of the low-impact development toolbox.
Climate change and population growth can impact the availability of water in the Willamette River Basin. The Willamette Water 2100 project studies how the supply and demand for water will evolve.
William Jaeger, Andrew J. Plantinga, Christian Langpap, Dan Bigelow, Kathleen Moore, PhD |
Feb 2017 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
Learn how to legally use water that flows through, under, or by your property. Click the "view it now" button to download a PDF. Listen to the Living on the Land podcast series - ...
Ellen Hammond, Brian Tuck, Robert Wood, Shilah Olson, Susan Kerr |
Jun 2017 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
Discover smart water usage tips for your garden and landscape. Learn about efficient irrigation systems, best times to water, and prioritizing watering to conserve water and maintain healthy plants.
Brooke Edmunds, Ann Marie VanDerZanden, Jan McNeilan |
Dec 2015 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
Longer, hotter summers and changing climatic conditions means that many of our newly planted native forest seedlings are stressed. Should you water native forest tree seedlings to help them make it through?
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.
Covers the care and handling of seedlings. Discusses proper seedling planting techniques, including timing, tree spacing, planting spot selection, and tools. Highlights common mistakes made when planting, such as crooked...
Mark Elefritz, Mary M. Atkinson, Stephen Fitzgerald |
May 2006 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
This publication highlights vegetation management strategies to improve conifer seedling survival and growth. It compares vegetation management methods such as scalping, mulch mats, and herbicides for use on small woodland properties.