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Wildfires, climate create challenges for establishing new trees

In the aftermath of disastrous wildfire seasons, it is harder than ever to find seedlings and workers for reforestation efforts. But there's help out there. Here's a look at what's available for reforestation efforts.

Glenn Ahrens | Oct 2021 | Article Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Landscape sustainability checkup

Is your yard ready to be an "Oregon Sustainable Landscape"?

May 2018 | Article

4-H Poultry Project Member Guide

Member guide for the 4-H poultry project. Learn how to brood, feed, and care for chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, guinea fowl, pheasants, or other wild game birds. Learn responsibility by having a flock of your...

James Hermes | Jul 2018 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Oregon Farm Direct Marketing: Guidelines for Selling Eggs

People who produce and sell eggs directly to consumers must follow specific labeling and handling requirements to qualify for the farm-direct licensing exemption. Learn about the requirements and best practices for providing high-quality eggs to your customers.

Sara Runkel, Heidi Noordijk, Melissa Fery, Rebecca Landis, Sarah Schwab | Jun 2022 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Enhancing Reforestation Success in the Inland Northwest

This publication highlights vegetation management strategies to improve conifer seedling survival and growth. It compares vegetation management methods such as scalping, mulch mats, and herbicides for use on small woodland properties.

Paul T. Oester, Stephen Fitzgerald | Jan 2020 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Controlling Pocket Gopher Damage to Conifer Seedlings

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 publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Successful Reforestation: An Overview

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 ...

Stephen Fitzgerald | Apr 2023 | 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)

Storing Food for Safety and Quality

Proper food storage ensures that the food you bring home remains safe to eat and retains its high quality. Learn about storing meat, vegetables, fruit, leftovers, home-preserved food and more.

Surine Greenway, Amy Robertson, Joe Peutz, Grace Wittman | Mar 2023 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Fall brings new needs for chickens

As temperatures drop and days get shorter in the fall, the needs of chickens change. To keep them healthy and productive, a few changes in their feeding and care are in order. Those changes include increasing their ...

James Hermes | Mar 2021 | Article