Stormwater runoff from impervious surfaces has been routed directly to streams through stormwater pipes and ditches with little infiltration or treatment.
Invasive annual grasses are a threat to the Great Basin desert ecosystem. They compromise habitat diversity for important wildlife species such as the greater sage-grouse. They shorten the grazing season for ...
Fara Brummer, Peter Schreder, Grace Haskins, Jason Jaeger |
Feb 2018 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
Russian olive trees are fast-growing plants that since the 1950s have become invasive throughout many areas of the Inland Pacific Northwest, particularly in riparian ecosystems. They form impenetrable masses, create ...
Covers the history of yellow starthistle (Centaurea solstitialis L.) invasion of the Pacific Northwest and describes current infestation levels in Oregon and Washington. Provides basic information regarding yellow ...
Larry L. Larson, Roger Sheley, Michael McInnis, Gary Kiemnec |
Jan 2008 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
Invasive plants disrupt ecosystems and have no place in streamside gardens. But these plants can be tempting because of their showy flowers and cheap prices.
Thinning is the term foresters apply to removal of some trees from a stand to give others more room (and resources) to grow. It is a tool for improving timber value, making sites more productive, and — perhaps most ...
The philosophy for this online source is to provide the home gardener with OSU publications, research, and news items that are related to the home orchard and garden.
This training guide can be used by farmer, food production and packing plant managers and supervisors. Employees can get their hands washed quickly and thoroughly at the beginning of shifts or after breaks. Precautions for COVID-19 are included.