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Land Manager's Guide to Aspen Management in Oregon

Quaking aspen (Populus tremuloides) is one of a few iconic trees that symbolize the spirit of the West. Though sparsely distributed throughout Oregon, aspen is an important species, providing a long history of ...

Jon Bates, Kirk Davies, Tim Deboodt, Stephen Fitzgerald, Ann Humphrey, John Kaiser, Jim Lowrie, Amy Markus, Tom Rodhouse, Rob Sharp, Darin Stringer, Nicole Strong | Sep 2010 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Managing Woodlands in the Coastal Fog Belt

Landowners face special challenges and opportunities managing woodlands in Oregon's coastal fog belt. This publication discusses forest management treatments that allow you to achieve your goals in this fast-growing environment.

Norma Kline, Valerie Elder, Stephen Fitzgerald | Nov 2021 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Native Plant Picks for Bees

Pollinator gardeners grow more than flowers. Increasing numbers of gardeners are supporting struggling insect populations by growing plants attractive to bees. One of the best ways to attract bees native to your ...

Aaron Anderson, LeAnn Locher, Jen Hayes, Mallory Mead, Signe Danler, Diane Jones, Gail Langellotto | Sep 2022 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Fire FAQs—Salvage Cutting: What are the effects on fire behavior and severity?

Discusses the purpose and benefits of salvage cutting. One in a part of a series of fire FAQs that are based on questions Forest & Natural Resource Extension agents and specialists have received from the people they serve.

Stephen Fitzgerald, Carrie Berger, Dan Leavell, Lauren Grand | May 2018 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Management Planning for Woodland Owners: Why and How

Discusses the benefits of having a management plan for your property. Describes how to prepare a management plan, including describing the property, setting goals, identifying resources, making recommendations, and keeping records. Includes additional sources for information.

Amy Grotta | Mar 2023 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Managing Nitrogen for Yield and Protein in Hard Wheat

The successful production of hard wheat with acceptable protein is based, in part, on an effective nitrogen (N) management plan. This fact sheet discusses the principles of managing N for hard wheat production and...

Michael D. Flowers, Larry Lutcher, Mary Corp, Bradford D. Brown | Jan 2007 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Fire FAQs—Have the size and severity of forest wildfires increased in Oregon and across the West?

Presents research findings from the last ten years on the patterns of fire sizes since the 1980s. One in a series of fire FAQs that are based on questions Forest & Natural Resource Extension agents and ...

Max Bennett, Stephen Fitzgerald, Dan Leavell, Carrie Berger | Oct 2022 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Integrated Pest Management Strategic Plan for Hazelnuts in Oregon and Washington

Growers, commodity-group representatives, pest-control advisors, processors, university specialists, and other technical experts from the hazelnut industry in Oregon and Washington assembled this plan, which outlines major ...

Katie Murray, Paul Jepson | Jan 2019 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

A Land Manager's Guide for Creating Fire-Resistant Forests

This publication provides an overview of how various silvicultural treatments affect fuel and fire behavior, and how to create fire-resistant forests. In properly treated, fire-resistant forests, fire intensity is reduced...

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

Growing Hazelnuts in the Pacific Northwest: Integrated Pest Management

This publication provides an overview of insect, disease, and vertebrate pest management in hazelnut.

Jeff L. Olsen, Jay W. Pscheidt, Vaughn Walton | Nov 2013 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)