Laura Taylor works for the West Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District. In this episode, find what happens when a local government wants to do something to help pollinator health. As a conservation technician and an ...
Learn how to attract and support native pollinators by creating and maintaining the right habitat, including features like nesting sites, quality food and shelter from pesticides.
Karen Lamson, Rachel Suits, Brian Tuck, Susan Kerr, Ellen Hammond, Shilah Olson |
Jan 2017 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
While relatively healthy, forests in western Oregon face threats from climate stress, insects and disease. Here's a look at forest management strategies to cope with those threats and keep the state's forests healthy.
This article briefly discusses the most prevalent madrone disease problems, then offers a broader perspective on the health of this southern Oregon native.
Many of Oregon’s 800 species of native bees live in forests. Scientists, however, are just beginning to learn about their populations, their roles in forest ecosystems and how forests support them.
Poisonous plants are a major cause of economic loss to the livestock industry. Two poisonous plants common to Oregon are poison hemlock and Western water hemlock. Ingestion of either by humans or livestock typically results in death.