In the Woods
By In the Woods Podcast
In the WoodsNov 30, 2023
Episode 49: The Oregon Wildfire Hazard Map
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.
Episode 48 - Reducing Fire Risk in Northwest Oregon
Exploring wildfire hazards and preparedness in Northwest Oregon, in this episode of In The Woods Lauren Grand and guest-host Aaron Groth discuss the importance of adapting to wildfires, collaborating with fire management agencies, and fostering community engagement with Mike Cafferata, ODF Forest Grove District Forester and Jen Warren, Oregon State Fire Marshal, Fire risk reduction specialist. Go to inthewoodspodcast.com for more information and accessible resources.
Episode 47: Managing Forest Carbon
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.
Episode 46: Storm Damage
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.
Episode 45: Carbon Markets
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.
Episode 44: Slash Piles
In this episode, Jacob Putney is joined by John Punches to discuss tips and regulations related to piling, managing and burning slash.
Episode 43: Oregon State University Campus Arboretum
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.
Episode 42: Mediterranean Oak Borer
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.
Episode 41: Indigenous Partnerships
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.
Episode 40: Indigenous Knowledge
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.
Episode 39: Dead Wood
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.
Episode 38: Climate Change
In this episode, Lauren Grand invites Jessica Halofsky on the show to discuss the impacts of climate change on Oregon's forests.
Episode 37: WOWNet
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.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:30 - Interview #1: Debi Lorence & Tiffany Hopkins
53:07 - Interview #2: Kate McMichael & Theresa Hausser
Episode 36: Oak
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.
Episode 35: Range
In this episode, Jacob Putney is joined by Katie Wollstein to discuss strategies to mitigate fires and invasive plant species in Oregon rangelands.
Episode 34: Fire Weather
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.
Episode 33: Maple Syrup
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.
Episode 32: Tree School
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.
Episode 31: Master Woodland Managers
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.
Episode 30: ONREP
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.
Episode 29: Latinx Forest Workers (English Version)
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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Episode 29: Latinx Forest Workers (Spanish Version)
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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Episode 28: Christmas Trees
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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Episode 27: NTFP Crafts
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.
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Episode 26: Stream Restoration
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
Episode 25: Early Seral Forests
In this episode, Lauren Grand and Graham Frank discuss early seral forest's importance and key features.
Episode 24: Swiss Needle Cast
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.
Episode 23: Emerald Ash Borer
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.
Episode 22: Selling Logs
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.
Episode 21: Mass Plywood Panel Facility Tour
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.
Episode 20: Fire Adapted Communities
In this episode, Lauren Grand is joined by Carrie Berger & Emily Jane Davis to discuss how communities can be better prepared for wildfires.
Episode 19: OSU Extension Fire Program Team
In this episode, Lauren Grand gets to know the members of the OSU Extension Fire Program.
Episode 18: Small Landowner Management
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.
Episode 17: Mass Timber
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.
Episode 16: Taxes For Woodland Owners
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.
Episode 15: Reforestation
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.
Episode 14: Forest Fungi
In this episode, Lauren Grand and Ariel Cowan discuss the role fungi play in maintaining a healthy forest.
Episode 13: Woodland Management
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.
Episode 12: Pollinators
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.
Episode 11: Difficult Situations
In this episode, Lauren Grand and Emily Jane Davis discuss strategies to help land owners deal with difficult situations.
Episode 10: Forest Products
In this episode, Jacob Putney discusses multiple interesting topics regarding forest products manufacturing with Scott Leavengood.
Episode 9: Wildlife
In this episode, Lauren Grand discusses the relationship between forests and wildlife with Thomas Stokely.
Episode 8: Non-Timber Forest Products
In this episode, Lauren Grand discusses the importance of non-timber forest products with Neil Schroeder.
Episode 7: Water
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.
Episode 6: Soils
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.
Episode 5: Fire
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.
Episode 4: Forest Health
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.
Episode 3: How Forests Grow
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.