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Reducing Hazardous Fuels on Woodland Properties: Mechanical Fuels Reduction

Describes mechanical ways to reduce hazardous fuels on woodland properties, including Slashbuster-type machines, grinders, and masticators. Outlines considerations in using mechanical methods: move-in cost and parcel size, site impacts, and maintenance.

Max Bennett, Stephen Fitzgerald | Aug 2008 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Ecology and Management of Eastern Oregon Forests: A Comprehensive Manual for Forest Managers

Gives an overview of Eastern Oregon forest types and various silvicultural systems for managing them. Discusses in depth the ecology and management of ponderosa pine, lodgepole pine, and mixed-conifer forests. Describes...

Paul T. Oester, Stephen Fitzgerald, Nicole Strong, Robert (Bob) Parker, Leticia Henderson (Varelas), Tim Deboodt, William H. Emmingham, Gregory M. Filip, Dan Edge | Oct 2022 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Reducing Hazardous Fuels on Woodland Property: Disposing of Woody Material

Tells various ways to use and dispose of woody material left after a thinning or harvest on forest land. Uses include sawlogs, posts and poles, firewood, and biomass fuel. Describes slash-disposal options: cut and...

Max Bennett, Stephen Fitzgerald | Aug 2008 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Individual Tree Selection (ITS) in a Northeast Oregon Mixed Conifer Forest

Follow a case study on Individual Tree Selection in a mixed conifer forest in northeast Oregon. ITS provides a continuous canopy and a complex structure that maintains diverse habitat while allowing for income.

Stephen Fitzgerald, Paul T. Oester, Robert (Bob) Parker | Sep 2013 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Mixed Conifer and Hardwood Forest Management in Southwest Oregon

Dive into a case study on management of a mixed conifer and hardwood forest in southwest Oregon.

Max Bennett, Stephen Fitzgerald, Marty Main | Dec 2013 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Identification of Invasive and Reemerging Pests on Hazelnuts

Describes key identification features, life cycle, and pest status of filbertworm, filbert weevil, filbert aphid, and hazelnut aphid. Includes color photos.

Vaughn Walton, Ute Chambers, Amy J. Dreves, Denny Bruck, Jeff L. Olsen | Dec 2007 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Growing Hazelnuts in the Pacific Northwest: Pollination and Nut Development

This publication provides a glossary of botanical terms related to hazelnut pollination and describes the flower and nut development process, pollination, and related issues.

Jeff L. Olsen | Nov 2013 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Introduction to Conifer Release

Successful regeneration of forest stands often requires that crop trees be released from competing vegetation. This publication provides basic information on how to determine if release is necessary and methods for release.

Tristan Huff | Jul 2018 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Identifying and Managing Mountain Beaver Damage to Forest Resources

The mountain beaver is a medium-sized rodent of the western Pacific Northwest. Mountain beavers cause damage to forest regeneration by clipping or girdling seedlings or saplings or both, and undermining roots. Methods...

Jimmy Taylor, Donivan Sphar, Glenn Ahrens | Jul 2013 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Not All Fires Are Wild: Understanding Fire and Its Use as a Management Tool

Fire is an important natural disturbance that helps maintain the health and diversity of our forests and grasslands. Wildfires, however, are behaving differently than historically described due to a number of factors,...

Janean Creighton, Rebecca Wolf, Carrie Berger, Christine Olsen | May 2015 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)