Fires and ice storms in recent years have done serious damage to young forest stands in the Willamette Valley. Without much salvageable timber, landowners must decide how to restore the stands. Here are some options.
When it comes to information about growing plants from kitchen scraps, the internet can be an unreliable source. Questionable online tips often lead experimental repurposers to abandon their efforts prematurely.
Nicole Sanchez |
Oct 2019 |
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A collection of articles for growing vegetables in Central Oregon. Include general information, recommendations, soil temperatures, rhubarb, potatoes, cucumbers, beets, carrots, radishes, onions, tomatoes and tomatillos.
Learn practical, research-based skills and techniques covering a wide array of valuable forest management topics that will help you achieve your goals and objectives.
Bob Parker, Steve Bowers, Tristan Huff, Stephen Fitzgerald, Paul Adams, Paul Oester, Dave Shaw, Fran Cafferata Coe, Julie Woodward, Nicole Strong |
May 2018 |
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Q: I live in a forested area of Deschutes County. I think that deadfall (cut trunks laying on the forest floor) left to decompose improves the health of the forest, but I am wondering if it also increases fire risk.
In this episode, Lauren Grand invites Susan Watkins, Brett Aldrich, and Tiffany Hopkins on the podcast to discuss the value of participating in the FNR Extension's Master Woodland Manager program.
Lauren Grand, Susan Watkins, Brett Aldrich, Tiffany Hopkins |
Mar 2023 |
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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.