Pocket gophers girdle (remove bark from) the bases of conifer seedlings and saplings, causing significant economic losses. This publication will help you design a program to reduce or eliminate gopher damage to ...
David S. deCalesta, Kim Asman, Nancy Allen |
May 2003 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
Provides a brief overview of the steps involved in a typical reforestation operation. Covers mechanical, manual, and chemical methods of preparing the planting site. Discusses obtaining financial assistance for ...
The June 2021 heat wave caused significant damage to trees in Oregon. Learn some key findings on causes, types of damage, physiological "thermotolerance" of trees, and possible forest management implications.
Damage assessments after the historic heat wave of June 2021 in Oregon provided lessons for the state's Christmas tree growers. Those assessments showed how damage varied by type of tree and location of farms.
Judy Kowalski |
Oct 2021 |
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Photo: Rebecca Utrup Marcotte (Cropped from original)
Extreme summer heat can pose a danger to bees. Although bees have ways to keep cool, many gardeners put out shallow trays of water and pebbles to help them. Does that help? Here's what the science says.
Q: I'm looking for trees to plant to act as a barrier to cars coming past our property; a south facing space that is wet in the winter from runoff. Any suggestions? Height isn't a concern as there's space to plant away ...
Q: I would like to plant a ponderosa pine (one gallon size) with my mothers ashes in the Deschutes National Forest. I have already checked with this agency and a permit is not required. If I dig a hole and place the ...
Q: I have a utility pole in my yard that I would like to disguise with an ornamental tree. I can't have a tree that grows too tall and was thinking about a dogwood. What would you recommend?