In the Woods: Recent Episodes
In the Woods Podcast
From the Oregon State University’s Extension Service, “In the Woods” is a monthly podcast series with the forestry and natural resources Extension program. This podcast aims to share the voices of researchers, land managers, and members of the public interested in telling the story of how woodlands provide more than just trees, they provide interconnectedness that is essential to your daily life. Discover a new topic related to forests on each episode.
This episode of Oregon State University's 'In the Woods' podcast, hosted by Lauren Grand delves into Oregon's forest practice laws. Featuring guests Julie Woodward from the Oregon Forest Resources Institute and Jennifer Ward from the Oregon Department of Forestry, the discussion covers the history, evolution, and recent updates to the Oregon Forest Practices Act. The episode also highlights various resources available for landowners, such as educational programs, technical guidance, and the illustrated manual. Key topics include the establishment of the Private Forest Accord and the role of stewardship foresters. The episode concludes with practical advice for landowners on how to navigate these regulations effectively.
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This episode discusses the development of a wildfire hazard map for Oregon, detailing the purpose, process, and importance of the map. The host, Lauren Grand, conducts an interview with a faculty research assistant at Oregon State University, who explains the calculation of wildfire hazard, the distinction between hazard and risk, and the involvement of various stakeholders in the mapping process.The conversation also covers the wildland-urban interface map, plans for map updates, and additional resources for those interested in wildfire hazard mapping in Oregon. Go to inthewoodspodcast.com for more information and accessible resources.
Exploring wildfire hazards andpreparedness in Northwest Oregon, in this episode of In The Woods Lauren Grandand guest-host Aaron Groth discuss the importance of adapting to wildfires,collaborating with fire management agencies, and fostering community engagementwith Mike Cafferata, ODF Forest Grove District Forester and Jen Warren, OregonState Fire Marshal, Fire risk reduction specialist. Go to inthewoodspodcast.com for more information and accessible resources.
This episode features an interview with Catherine Carlisle, a forest carbon analyst, discussing forest carbon dynamics, management practices, and carbon projects with Jacob Putney. They discuss ecosystem carbon sequestration, the influence of management practices on carbon storage, research findings on rotation age and thinning treatments, and the growth of the forest carbon market.
In this episode, Lauren Grand is joined by Glenn Ahrens and Scott Altenhoff to discuss the impact of storms on Oregon's forests and preventative measures that can be taken to mitigate tree damage caused by storms.
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In this episode, Lauren Grand invites Jacob Putney on the show to breakdown what carbon markets are and how they can be utilized to mitigate CO2 emissions.
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In this episode, Jacob Putney is joined by John Punches to discuss tips and regulations related to piling, managing and burning slash.
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In this episode, Scott Leavengood tours OSU's main campus with Dan Blanchard to learn about the university's rich history of woody plants and the process of turning OSU into an accredited arboretum.
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In this episode, Lauren Grand is joined by Christine Buhl to discuss what the Mediterranean Oak Borer is, where it came from, and ways to identify infestations and prevent them from spreading.
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In this episode, Lauren Grand is joined once again by Cristina Eisenberg to discuss how creating relationships with indigenous tribes can help strengthen Western science methodologies to create natural ecosystem resiliency.
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In this episode, Lauren Grand is joined by Cristina Eisenberg to discuss the importance of indigenous knowledge and how it can be used to strengthen communities and the natural environment.
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In this episode, Lauren Grand invites Ken Bevis on the show to discuss how dead wood plays a critical role in the health of wildlife and forest ecosystems.
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In this episode, Lauren Grand invites Jessica Halofsky on the show to discuss the impacts of climate change on Oregon's forests.
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In this episode, Lauren Grand is joined by Tiffany Hopkins and multiple members of the Women Owning Woodlands Network to explain how WOWNet educates and empowers female small woodland owners.
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0:00 - Intro
0:30 - Interview #1: Debi Lorence & Tiffany Hopkins
53:07 - Interview #2: Kate McMichael & Theresa Hausser
In this episode, Jacob Putney is joined by Steve Denney and Alicia Christiansen to discuss the importance of educating the public about Oak trees and their positive impacts on Oregon's woodlands.
In this episode, Jacob Putney is joined by Katie Wollstein to discuss strategies to mitigate fires and invasive plant species in Oregon rangelands.
In this episode, Jacob Putney and Aaron Groth invite Jon Bonk & Rebecca Muessle on the show to discuss the role incident meteorologists play in fighting wildfires. Both Bonk and Muessle are incident meteorologists for the National Weather Service in Portland, Oregon.
In this episode, Scott Leavengood is joined by Eric Jones and Eliza Nelson to discuss the increasing popularity of maple syrup production in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest.
In this episode, Scott Leavengood visits the 33rd annual Clackamas Tree School to interview Sarah Cameron and Glenn Ahrens about what the event is and why it's so beneficial.
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. Watkins and Aldrich are both graduates of the program.
In this episode, Scott Leavengood invites Yasmeen Hossain & LeeAnn Mikkelson on the podcast to discuss ONREP (Oregon Natural Resources Education Program) and the importance of implementing outdoor education in schools statewide. Mikkelson is the ONREP program director and Hossain is the associate director.
In this episode, Manuel Machado, Martha Valle Hernandez, and Carl Wilmsen discuss what steps are being taken in order to improve working conditions for latinx forest workers in Oregon.
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In this episode, Manuel Machado, Martha Valle Hernandez, and Carl Wilmsen discuss what steps are being taken in order to improve working conditions for latinx forest workers in Oregon.
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In this episode, Jacob Putney and Chal Landgren discuss the history and science behind growing Christmas trees in Oregon. Landgren is the former OSU Extension Christmas Tree Specialist.
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In this episode, Lauren Grand is joined by Tiffany Hopkins to discuss how making non-timber forest product crafts can help people feel more connected with their local environment.
In this episode, Stephen Fitzgerald visits Woodcock Creek to interview multiple people involved in restoring and enhancing its natural habitat.
Interviewees:
Brent Klumph - Forest Manager at OSU Research Forests
Dave Stewart - ODFW Habitat Biologist
Walker Trask - Trask Design and Construction
Jen Gorski - Former OSU Forestry Extension Member / Studied Woodcock Creek
In this episode, Lauren Grand and Graham Frank discuss early seral forest's importance and key features.
In this episode, Jacob Putney invites Dave Shaw and Gabriela Ritokova on the podcast to discuss Swiss Needle Cast's impact on Douglas fir populations. Dave Shaw is an OSU extension forest health specialist and Gabriela Ritokova is an ODF forest pathologist.
In this episode, Lauren Grand invites Christine Buhl and Daniel Stark on the podcast to discuss what the recent discovery of emerald ash borer in Oregon means and how to prevent it from spreading. Buhl is the state Forest Entomologist with the Oregon Department of Forestry and Stark helps run Oregon State University's Oregon Forest Pest Detectors Program.
In this episode, Lauren Grand and Francisca Belart discuss the steps a woodland owner can take in order to harvest and sell their logs. Belart is OSU extension's timber harvesting specialist.
In this episode, Scott Leavengood takes a tour with Project Coordinator, Cody Beairsto, of Freres Engineered Wood to learn about the production process of Mass Plywood Panels.
In this episode, Lauren Grand is joined by Carrie Berger & Emily Jane Davis to discuss how communities can be better prepared for wildfires.
In this episode, Lauren Grand gets to know the members of the OSU Extension Fire Program.
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.
In this episode, Scott Leavengood is joined by Iain Macdonald and Evan Schmidt to discuss how mass timber could play a role in solving climate change. Iain Macdonald is the director of the TallWood Design Institute and Evan Schmidt is the outreach and education manager.
In this episode, Jacob Putney and Tamara Cushing discuss woodland taxation and finance. Cushing is the extension forest business and economics specialist at the University of Florida.
In this episode, Stephen Fitzgerald discusses reforestation with Carli Morgan at the McDonald-Dunn Forest planting site. Morgan manages the reforestation, forest inventory, and GIS programs for the OSU research forests.
In this episode, Lauren Grand and Ariel Cowan discuss the role fungi play in maintaining a healthy forest.
In this episode, Jacob Putney discusses the importance of managing forests with Glenn Ahrens. Ahrens is an assistant professor for Oregon State University's College of Forestry and extension agent for Clackamas, Marion, and Hood River Counties.
In this episode, Lauren Grand discusses the importance of pollinators with Jim Rivers. Rivers is an Assistant Professor of Wildlife Ecology at Oregon State University.
In this episode, Lauren Grand and Emily Jane Davis discuss strategies to help land owners deal with difficult situations.
In this episode, Jacob Putney discusses multiple interesting topics regarding forest products manufacturing with Scott Leavengood.
In this episode, Lauren Grand discusses the relationship between forests and wildlife with Thomas Stokely.
In this episode, Lauren Grand discusses the importance of non-timber forest products with Neil Schroeder.
In this month's episode we are joined by Dr. Kevin Bladon, Forest Hydrologist at Oregon State University. We dive into all things water, including the role forests play, stream protection rules, and the impacts that wildfire and climate change have on water systems.
In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Tom DeLuca, the Cheryl Ramberg-Ford and Allyn C. Ford Dean of the Oregon State University College of Forestry. Tom holds degrees in soil science. Listen in as we discuss soil - what it is, different kinds of soil, how soil influences forests and trees, and what forest and woodland managers should know about soil.
This month we are joined by David G. Lewis an instructor at Oregon State University in Anthropology and Ethnic Studies and a member of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde and Amanda Rau who is the the new regional fire specialist for the Forestry & Natural Resources Extension’s Fire Program. Listen in as we discuss fire - what it is, how it's used and its benefits.
This month we are joined by Oregon State University Extension Forest Health Specialist, Dave Shaw. We discuss a wide variety of forest health topics such as drought, insects, and disease, and the influences these agents have on individual tree and forest growth.
Our guest on this episode is John Bailey, Professor of silviculture and fire management at Oregon State University. Join us as we discuss the basics of individual tree and forest growth, including the basic elements of growth, competition, stand development, and disturbance.
In this episode meet the Oregon State University Extension Forestry Team and hear our plans for delivering this new podcast.
In this episode we talk to Dan Stark, Oregon State University Extension Agent, about the different parts of a woodland, how those parts are interconnected, and how landowners use that information to manage their lands.