In the Woods

In this episode of Oregon State University Extension’s In the Woods podcast, host Jacob Putney talks with wood products extension specialist Scott Leavengood about a new lumber grading training program created in response to Oregon Senate Bill 1061 (the Oregon Forest to Homes Act). The program will certify small-scale sawmill operators to visually grade their own lumber for use in Oregon building...

Oregon State University’s In the Woods podcast host Jacob Putney interviews OSU Extension regional fire specialists Chris Adlam (southwest Oregon) and Micah Schmidt (northeast Oregon) about Prescribed Burn Associations (PBAs) and their role in expanding prescribed fire on non-federal lands. They describe how fire suppression became dominant over the past century despite long Indigenous burning tra...

OSU Extension forester Jake Barker interviews Becca Shively of Sustainable Northwest about post-fire recovery and restoration after Oregon’s 2020 wildfires, focusing on the Western Oregon Cascades Recovery Effort ( WOCRE ). Shively explains Sustainable Northwest’s forestry work and describes  WOCRE’s  landowner assistance program, which provides intensive technical support and financial help to sm...

Oregon State University’s In the Woods podcast host Jacob Putney interviews Washington State University Extension colleagues Patrick Shults and Justin O’Dea about agroforestry and cultivating shiitake mushrooms on logs as a forest-farming enterprise. They describe shiitake’s origins in China and modern log-cultivation roots in Japan, and explain why shiitake is a reliable, versatile choice for hob...

This episode of 'In the Woods' podcast, hosted by Jake Barker of Oregon State University's Extension Service, explores post-wildfire restoration on private forest lands based on the LEAF (Landowner Experience After Fire) survey. Conducted by OSU in response to the 2020 Labor Day fires, the survey gathered insights from over 200 landowners across Oregon on their recovery experiences fro...

This podcast episode from Oregon State University's Extension Service covers community forests in the Pacific Northwest and their role in the community-based conservation movement. Hosted by Jake Barker, the discussion features Daniel Wear from Sustainable Northwest. They explore the definition, goals, and management practices of community forests, emphasizing the significance of maintaining w...

This episode of 'In the Woods' podcast from Oregon State University's Forestry and Natural Resources Program features Dr. Seri Robinson, a professor in the College of Forestry's Wood Science and Engineering program. Dr. Robinson discusses her unique career path that merges art and science, particularly her expertise in the study of spalting. Spalting is a process where fungi react...

In this episode of In The Woods by Oregon State University's Extension Service, host Jake Barker discusses assisted migration and assisted gene flow with Jess Shamek, a field botanist and researcher focused on the adaptive capacity of Oregon White Oak. The conversation covers the definitions and importance of these practices in the context of climate change, best management practices, and the inte...

Inside the Portland Airport Renovation: Sustainable Northwest Woods and Xena Forest Products In this episode of the 'In the Woods' podcast, host Scott Leavengood from Oregon State University's Forestry and Natural Resources Extension Service dives into the recent renovations at Portland International Airport (PDX). Scott talks with Ryan Temple of Sustainable Northwest Woods and Ben Deunling of Xen...

The episode of 'In the Woods,' hosted by Carrie Cantrell, features Dani Berger, a master's student from Oregon State University. The discussion delves into Dani's research on how recreational users respond to different types of messaging about forest management at McDonald Research Forest and Tillamook State Forest. Dani explains the methodology of her study, which included control groups and the...

In this episode of Oregon State University's 'In The Woods' podcast, host Jake Barker discusses watersheds and landslides with Annette Patton, a Watershed Science Extension Specialist. Annette defines a watershed, explains its importance, and discusses the dynamics of watershed science including water processes and sediment transport. The conversation also covers the impact of disturbances such as...

In this episode of the 'In the Woods' podcast by Oregon State University's Forestry and Natural Resources Extension Program, host Jacob Putney interviews Thomas Stokely, a forest ecologist with The Nature Conservancy in Central Oregon. They discuss the significance of wildlife habitat connectivity, the impacts of habitat fragmentation and loss, the role of roads and recreation, and the...

Exploring Permaculture in Forestry with Andrew Millison | In the Woods Podcast   In this episode of 'In the Woods' podcast, hosted by Lauren Grand of Oregon State University's Extension Service, we delve into the application of permaculture principles in forestry. Joined by Andrew Millison, a seasoned permaculture designer and educator, we uncover how permaculture oriented thinking—ranging from ro...

In this episode of the 'In the Woods' podcast from Oregon State University's Forestry and Natural Resources Extension Program, host Scott Leavengood & Guest host from OSU's BIOTECH Insight's podcast BioTech Talks, discusses forest biotechnology with Dr. Steve Strauss. Dr. Strauss, a professor of forest biotechnology at OSU, shares insights from his 40-year career, including...

Extension Forester Lauren Grand hosts Dr. Jim Rivers. They discuss the marbled murrelet, a reclusive seabird that nests in old-growth forests far inland. Dr. Rivers explains the bird's unique nesting behavior, the challenges of studying it, and recent advancements in research methods. They also touch on the bird's dependence on both healthy marine and forest ecosystems, the difficulty of t...

In this episode of 'In the Woods' from Oregon State University's Extension Service, host Lauren Grand discusses redwoods and giant sequoias with forestry experts Dan Stark, Norma Kline, Alicia Christiansen, and Stephen Fitzgerald. The episode dives into the growing interest in planting these iconic trees in Oregon, despite their native ranges being primarily in California. The conversation touches...

This episode features Scott Leavengood interviewing Dr. Mariapaola Riggio, an expert in wood design and architecture. Dr. Riggio discusses her work on enhancing the sustainability of mass timber construction and the benefits of extending the service life of timber buildings, sharing insights from her research on optimizing material use and end-of-life strategies, as well as her past projects in It...

In this episode of the 'In the Woods' podcast, hosted by Jacob Putney from the Oregon State University's Forestry and Natural Resources Extension Program, fire specialist and assistant professor of practice Micah Schmidt shares his expertise. Schmidt details the intricate process of selecting sample sites, collecting tree ring samples, and analyzing them to understand past forest conditions and fi...

  In this episode of the 'In the Woods' podcast, Lauren Grand from Oregon State University's Extension Service talks with Ashley D'Antonio, an associate professor in nature-based recreation management and forestry chair at OSU. Dr. D'Antonio shares insights into her research on recreation ecology, exploring how human activities in forests and protected areas impact ecosystems a...

In this episode of 'In the Woods', host Lauren Grand discusses youth and education in forestry programs with guest Nancy Geyer. They delve into Nancy's journey into forestry education, starting from her childhood in Alaska to her academic pursuits at Colorado State University and Oregon State University. Nancy shares her experiences teaching various audiences, emphasizing the importance of making...

In this episode of 'In the Woods,' hosted by Steve Fitzgerald, the podcast delves into the story of Kate McMichael and Teresa Hauser, who own and manage Elk Ridge Tree Farm. The episode explores their journey from purchasing their property in Oregon, learning forest management from scratch, facing the aftermath of wildfires, conducting salvage harvests, and eventually starting their own seedling n...

In this episode of 'In the Woods' podcast by Oregon State University's Forestry and Natural Resources Extension Program, host Jacob Putney welcomes Norma Klein to discuss forest health. Norma shares her extensive background, ongoing projects, and dives deep into the genus Phytophthora, highlighting its significant impact on forests, including the history and effect of Sudden Oak Death. Listeners a...

In this episode of In the Woods, host Lauren Grand from the Oregon State University's Extension Forestry and Natural Resources Program discusses essential tips for new forest landowners with Dr. Mark Swanson, the Starker Chair in Private and Family Forestry. They delve into crucial topics like forest management planning, identifying tree health, the importance of understanding local pests and...

This episode of the 'In the Woods' podcast is hosted by Jacob Putney from Oregon State University, and features Matt Mattiota, Senior Vice President of Cut to Length Systems and Chief Forester from Miller Timber Services. Matt discusses the evolution of cut-to-length forestry equipment and today's advanced machines minimize environmental impact with detailed measurement and cutting tec...

Lauren Grand from Oregon State University's Forestry and Natural Resources Extension Service chats with extension forester Lorelle Sherman about the captivating Purple Martin bird. Learn about their habitat, nesting behavior, and the conservation efforts to protect this species. Discover research insights and tips on how you can help protect this beautiful species. Whether you're a bird en...