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Thanksgiving greetings from your Extension Forester
The blustery fall weather seems “normal” after a long summer that was drier and warmer than most. We’ve had about seven inches of rain since October at Hopkins Demonstration Forest, more than adequate to quench concerns about any persistent embers from our burning 25 big slash piles from the logging last summer. After so many “sick tree” issues last summer, I have lingering questions about tree health in the aftermath of the drought - and what next year has in store - but for now we look forward to a period of rest for our trees this winter.
This fall/winter season is a time for taking stock of our 2015 Extension programs, planning our Extension Forestry programs for 2016, and also preparing reports and publications. One report on the way is our study of Christmas Tree diseases in noble fir, highlighted in the Christmas tree story on page 10. And the topic of taxes on forest land and forestry income rises to the top as we approach the end of the year. To help with that, we are offering a tax workshop coming up soon on December 8 on page 3.
Looking out to 2016, the question of where to get tree seedlings for planting projects next year is an urgent issue as we seem to be short on seedlings again this year. Our Forestry Program Assistant Jen Gorski has focused some effort on forest nursery seedlings, including the importance of genetic origins and appropriate seed sources for planting stock. She teaches classes on plant propagation at Clackamas Community College and she addresses the seedling supply situation in this newsletter on page 7.
Our Tree School team here at the Extension office is busy finalizing our class catalog for the coming Tree School, March 19, 2016. The catalog will be mailed in mid-January, offering about 73 classes covering core woodland management topics, plus a good mix of new classes. Look for your catalog in the mail or online after January 15.
Read on for more information on upcoming events and important woodland management topics. Best wishes to you and your trees this Holiday Season.
Oregon State University Extension Service
WOODLAND NOTES November-December 2015
Clackamas and Marion Counties 200 Warner-Milne Road Oregon City, OR 97045 (503) 655-8631
Glenn Ahrens, Extension Forester OSU Extension Service
Clackamas, Hood River & Marion Counties
This photo was submitted by Sena Chase for our photo contest. If you have a photo to submit, please email to [email protected] along with your name and where it was taken.
Education Programs and Events Oregon Tree Farm Annual Meeting
Monday, November 23, 2015 9:00 am – 2:30 pm
World Forestry Center 4033 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR
The Oregon Tree Farm System (OTFS) along with partners Oregon Small Woodland Association, Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF), Oregon Forest Resource Institute (OFRI), OSU Extension Forestry & Natural Resources (EFNR), and U.S. Forest Service will hold their Annual Meeting, Workshop, and Recognition Luncheon in Cheatham and Miller Halls at the World Forestry Center in Portland.
The Oregon Tree Farms Systems Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet is Monday, November 23 at the World Forestry Center in Portland. It will begin at 9:00 am with a workshop titled Fire on the Tree Farm with presentations on the 2015 fire season, how to prepare for a fire, how to recover from a fire, and assistance available to family forest owners in preparation for and following a fire. Following the workshop will be the Recognition Luncheon where the Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year will be announced. This is a great event to collaborate with fellow family forest owners. Here is a link to the flyer with registration form 2015 OTFS Flyer.
To register contact Anne Hanschu at 503-357-2551 or email [email protected]. Registration by November 18th is requested.
Adaptation & Mitigation for Working Forestlands
Challenges and Solutions in the Face of Climate Change
December 2 and 3, 2015
LaSells Stewart Center
Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR
The Northwestern US provides a high level of current and potential sequestration of greenhouse gases- and forests that may be a solution to mitigating emissions and sequestering carbon. This 1½ day workshop will detail the environmental and economic costs and benefits of management alternatives for forestland managers. In addition, it will address pathways and barriers to their adoption. The workshop will focus on the following building blocks for reduction of greenhouse gases:
1) Private forest growth and retention2) Stewardship of federal forests
The target audience will include USDA agency personnel, Soil and Water Conservation Districts, Cooperative Extension, and private forest landowners and managers. For more information, the agenda, and to register, go to the workshop link at: http://cpe.forestry.oregonstate.edu/climatehubworkshop.
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Forest Owners Winter School Saturday, December 5, 2015
8:30 am – 4:30 pm Washington State University
14204 NE Salmon Creek Avenue, Vancouver, WA
The Forest Owners Winter School is a hands-on, interactive educational event for families who own forestland. While it is set in southwest Washington, many sessions will be applicable for woodland owners in northwest Oregon. Whether you live on your land or are an absentee owner, this is a great opportunity to learn how to gain more benefits from your family forest. Workshops and classes range from one to three hours. Sessions include: Chainsaw safety and maintenance (a three hour hands-on workshop. Bring your saw!) Common noxious weeds and their control Forest health and soils Forest wildlife and habitat enhancement Introduction to silviculture Landowner assistance programs (technical and financial assistance) Native American uses of the land Protecting your home and forest from fire Tree and shrub identification Using and selling special forest products Working with consulting foresters and the realities of selling timber.
Advance registration, RECEIVED BY November 29 is $20 per person and $30 per family. Registration on the day of the event is $30 per person and $40 per family. See the registration brochure at http://forestry.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/Forest-Winter_Dec5_15-low.pdf. For more information contact Andy Perleberg, WSU Extension Forester at 509-667-6540 or email at [email protected].
Federal Income Taxation of Forestland
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
5:30 – 7:30 pm
OSU Extension Annex Meeting Room
200 Warner-Milne Road, Oregon City, OR
This class is a must for anyone having recent forest income, or planning for future income from their forestland. Many landowners are unaware of the special provisions in the Internal Revenue Code that pertain to forestland and income generated from their land. This session will help you improve the records you keep on your forestland as well as minimize the taxes that you pay for income generated by your forest.
The instructor for this session is Tammy Cushing, our Extension Specialist in Forest Economics, Management and Policy, and Starker Chair in Family and Private Forestry, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon. Into her second year on the job, Tammy is getting to know the range of woodland owner situations in Oregon. This is your chance to learn from Tammy and to help her learn more about the kinds of situations people face in our neck of the woods.
There is no fee, but registration is requested so we know you are coming. To register, call 503-655-8631 or email [email protected].
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Community Forestry Days Saturdays, December 12, 2015 and January 9, 2016
8:30 am – 4:00 pm Hopkins Demonstration Forest
16750 S. Brockway Road, Beavercreek, OR
Join us for WORK DAYS at Hopkins Demonstration Forest 16750 South Brockway Road, Oregon City. Hopkins website can be found at: http://www.demonstrationforest.org. Winter projects and Events include: On the grounds: winterization chores, clean gutters, water lines, road drainage, and culvert inspection In Forest Hall: set-up and decorate Christmas tree, swag and other holiday decorations In the Shop: winter inventory of all tools (both power and hand). The power tools will be tested to make
sure they work and winterized if appropriate. Make a wish list for tools and equipment we need to repair, replace, or purchase in 2016.
LEARN BY DOING—IT’S THE HOPKINS WAY WE MANAGE OUR FOREST!
Lunch is provided at noon in Hopkins Hall. Please contact Jean at the Extension office to let us know you are coming at 503-655-8631 or [email protected] you need more information contact: Peter Matzka, Hopkins Forest Educator at 503-884-6202 or [email protected].
Whole Farm Planning to Manage Pests and Minimize Pesticide Use Thursday, January 7, 2016
8:00 am – 3:30 pm OSU North Willamette Research and Extension Center
15210 NE Miley Road, Aurora, OR.
By the end of this workshop you will have gained experience in using a new set of tools for IPM and pesticide management in Christmas trees. OSU is developing a group of decision support guides that you can apply to your operation. During the workshop we will work with you to show how these can be utilized during the Christmas tree production cycle. The workshop is the result of a planning and needs assessment process that included Christmas tree growers and Extension specialists. It will address the needs and interests expressed by using both biological and chemical methods of pest management.
AGENDA 8:00 am: Welcome, Introduction to new tools and process - Glenn Ahrens, Chal Landgren, Paul Jepson, and Gwendolyn Ellen 9:00 am: Development of Christmas tree IPM timelines 12:00-12:30 pm: Lunch 12:30-2:00 pm: How to make it real: implementation of IPM programs – Paul Jepson (IPM and pesticide management), Chal Landgren (production and certification), Gwendolyn Ellen (biological control) 2:00-2:30 pm: Update on 2015 activities Farm walk/class and how what was learned has been represented in this workshop. Gwendolyn Ellen 2:30-3:00 pm: Grower panel - What worked, what didn’t and how this workshop may help. 3:00-3:30 pm: Evaluation and wrap up – Mary Halbleib
Register at Clackamas County OSU Extension office by January 4, 2016. Call 503-655-8631 or email [email protected]. Registration fee is $10 and includes snacks and lunch. Registration form can be found on page 9.
We thank the ODA-ODEQ Pesticide Stewardship Partnership Program for financial support.
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News you can use
David and Mary Ann Bugni at home in their forest.
The Clackamas Woodland Farmer of the Year began in 1955 and it is the oldest recognition event in the state. The purpose is to bring attention and recognition to the excellent tree farming work being done in the county. Judging criteria include: sound forestry practices, goals for sustainable management, and community service and education activities to encourage others to practice good stewardship.
Woodland Farmer of the Year committee members were: Derek Craven Clackamas County Farm Forestry Association; Sena Chase, Clackamas County Parks and Forests; Mike Haasken, Oregon Department of Forestry; and Glenn Ahrens, OSU Extension Forestry.
Woodland Farmer of the Year 2015 We had a full house on October 22 for the annual Clackamas Woodland Farmer of the Year Recognition Banquet in Forest Hall at Hopkins Demonstration Forest. Two outstanding woodland farmer nominees were recognized for 2015: The Bugni Forest and Tree Farm out of Estacada and the Thronson Family Tree Farm out of Molalla.
Clackamas Woodland Farmer Nominee: The Bugni Forest and Tree Farm, Estacada
David and Mary Ann Bugni started their family forest adventure in 1991 with the purchase of 16.8 acres on Suter Creek, a few miles east of Estacada. Over the years, they built their home, raised two children, and expanded their ownership to about 83 acres. Highlights of their forest stewardship reflect their goals and priorities.
The Bugnis manage the older forest areas (70 years +) on their home parcel and along Suter creek to maintain forest health and mature forest character. They also produce income from the forest to sustain the family and fund their forest management activities. Activities include thinning and regeneration harvests, reforestation, and improving young stands to sustain production of timber along with other forest
values. The Bugnis have worked hard to improve riparian areas and enhance fish and wildlife habitat. This includes a series of riparian restoration projects, controlling reed canary grass and blackberry, planting trees, installing woody debris to improve fish habitat, and replacing culverts. Dave recently submitted a proposal to replace poorly functioning culverts with a bridge to open fish passage to four miles of creek upstream.
David established and ran a Forestry & Natural History School program providing educational opportunities for children and adults in the Estacada School District (from 2001-2006). The program included after school classroom work along with field trips to local forests. Participants gained hands-on experience with tree planting, thinning, trail construction and maintenance, riparian restoration, and fish and wildlife surveys.
The Bugni’s Forest Stewardship Management Plan, completed in 2013, is an amazing work in itself, covering all aspects of their property history, resources, and management in a first-class planning document. David and Mary Ann are well set to sustain their forest stewardship activities into the future. Their two children have been involved in the forest throughout their lives and the Bugnis have the goal of passing the property on to the next generation. We can look forward to learning more from what they have to share with their community in the coming years. Congratulations to the Bugni Forest and Tree Farm, Woodland Farmer of the Year Nominee!
Woodland Farmer committee afoot in the Bugnis’ Tree Farm, a young stand after thinning.
Dave Bugni explains his riparian forest management project from a well-made footbridge over Suter Creek.
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FFI president Ken Everett (left) coaxes his old friend Jack Thronson to come dig a few post holes one day and help install new road gates at Hopkins Demonstration Forest. Thronson’s the kind of friend every tree farmer needs!
Clackamas Woodland Farmer of the Year: Thronson Family Tree Farm out of Molalla The Thronson Family Tree Farm is comprised of 360 acres of forest across two farms (The Home Place and Thronson Tree Farm) a few miles east of Molalla. Origins of their family farm go back to the Johnson Homestead in 1887. The farm is managed by Jack Thronson, and his extended family, with four generations living on or involved in the family farm. This includes Jack’s mother, Ellen, of the original Johnson family homestead.
Forest management activities on the Thronson Tree Farm are extensive and directly address their ambitious goals and objectives. Over time, they have converted most non-stocked and brush-filled areas to fully stocked commercial timber. They are vigilant in watching for invasive weeds and applying treatments to remove or control blackberry, scotch broom, and other invasive weeds. The Thronsons maintain forest health and vigor through thinning and disease management. After more than 25 years of diligent effort to manage areas infected with root disease, they are leaders in demonstrating how to grow western redcedar and other species resistant to laminated root rot, a common problem afflicting Douglas-fir. This helps to maintain productivity and restrict spread of the disease. They manage the property to support itself and provide periodic income for the family.
In keeping with their goal to provide guidance to present and future generations, the Thronsons host tours, support education programs, and share their experiences in sustaining the production of a “fine and healthy forest.” Thronsons are strong supporters of the Hopkins Demonstration Forest, which
promotes “science-based education to enhance understanding, and appreciation for the complexities and benefits of woodland management.” Jack and his family have been volunteers and financial supporters at Hopkins Forest for over 20 years. Jack is a well-known and well-respected logger with a habit of volunteering his time and capabilities to help others. As noted in the Hopkins Forest Grouse Hollow News a few years back, “Thronson’s the kind of friend every tree farmer needs!”
The vision for the Thronson Family Tree Farm is a forest featuring stands characterized by large trees, a mix of species, diverse wildlife habitats, and a wide range of native biodiversity. It is clear that they have the dedication and the capability to achieve this vision, sustaining their forest and their family into the future.
It is a privilege for me as a forester to visit with the Bugnis and the Thronsons and see first-hand the results of their outstanding forest stewardship. A great part of my job is being able to share their stories and illustrate their good work to inspire others to practice good land stewardship. Congratulations to the Thronson Family Tree Farm, Clackamas Woodland Farmer of the Year 2015!
Successful establishment of western redcedar to replace Douglas-fir in root rot area.
Multiple generations of forest stands managed by Thronson family across the farm.
Jack Thronson and his sister Holly Hordichok at Thronson Tree Farm gate.
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Genetically superior trees have higher growth rates Woods-run seedlings measure lower growth compared to the Elite trees.
Tree Genetics Field Tour at Horning Seed Orchard and Port Blakely Tree Farm A team of knowledgeable experts led over 30 participants who were interested to learn more about forest tree selections. Chris Whitson graciously led us to Port Blakely Tree Farm where Keith Jayawickrama, Geneticist and Director of NW Tree Improvement Cooperative, acquainted us with the goals and history of the Genetic Gains Trials. We observed distinct growth differences among randomly selected woods-run Douglas-fir seedlings and selected genetically superior seedlings named the Elite group. Originally the unimproved Woods Run seedlings were obtained from cones of variable Douglas-fir seedlings from Molalla. Likewise, cones were also obtained from genetically superior Douglas-fir seedlings. The superior trees were selected for vigorous growth and good wood density. In today’s Tree Improvement Programs, selection criteria also includes disease resistance among other characteristics.
Bob Ohrn, retired BLM Tree Improvement Specialist, guided us to the Noble Fir Orchard. Such a wondrous site to see clouds of blue foliage with gray trunks widely spaced in a tidy, well-kept area! Cones had recently been collected by contractors using lift trucks to access the towering firs. The noble fir are all clones. New noble fir clones are grafted with scions (plant stems you wish to propagate) that are obtained from the tops of the trees to seedling rootstocks. This top harvested material will produce cones much more quickly than plant stems from the lower parts of the trees!
Bob then led us to the Western Redcedar Orchard where we observed contractors who were collecting and sorting cones. Western redcedar trees are topped to limit cone collecting access to ladders instead of expensive lifts. These are not clones but Woods Run material. There is not enough genetic variation in Western redcedar to warrant genetic selection. These trees are only established in an orchard at Horning for convenience when it’s time for cone collection. Some years the trees are “stimulated” to produce greater quantities of cones by spraying the foliage with gibberellic acid.
Keith Jayawickrama with his orange vest, Chris Whitson on the right.
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Our gracious hosts, left to right: Jim Fischer, Sam
Brooks, and Bob Ohrn.
Jim Fischer, who helped to orchestrate the entire field tour is the retired Horning Orchardist. He led us to western hemlock, sugar pine and western white pine orchards with the help of Horning’s new Orchardist, Sam Brooks. Western hemlock is “stimulated” to produce cones by partly girdling the trunk- a chainsaw is used to cut slightly into the bark multiple times. This stresses the tree but leads to a more reliable cone crop. It’s fascinating to note that the western white pine individuals at Horning have the highest resistance of any tested seed to White Pine Blister Rust which is a devastating disease in Oregon.
We were then treated to a look at the cone drying facility and also got to see winter grafts growing in the recently updated greenhouses. The staff was extremely accommodating – we all ate our picnic lunches under the tarped shade that was set up especially for us while we got to hear the history of the Horning Orchard presented by Jim Fischer. What a fascinating day!
Jen Gorski
Need tree seedlings? Order now!
Tree seedlings are in short supply. An excellent article on the many factors that have contributed to the shortage can be found on the Tree Topics Blog which is written by Extension Foresters in the Willamette Valley and NW Oregon: http://blogs.oregonstate.edu/treetopics/. You may wish to bookmark this helpful website and continue to reference it for other current topics.
If you plan to plant seedlings on your forestland or Christmas tree farm in 2016 or even 2017, get your seedlings ordered and deposits in, or get on a waiting list. Many seedling suppliers are sold out and may be dipping into stock for 2017 to supply orders for this winter. Suppliers recommend ordering seedlings two years ahead.
Oregon Department of Forestry rules for replanting seedlings are strict. Permission to delay planting may be granted if a landowner can produce a seedling purchase order or a confirmed order with a paid deposit. Extra weed control may be problematic but a necessity with postponed planting. The planting site needs to be prepared properly by controlling weeds before planting and for several years thereafter. Be open to planting different grades of seedlings. If you’ve been using 2-0 seedlings exclusively, consider P-1 or other types. The small difference in price compared to not having the stock may be worth the change. Consider also planting different tree species. Keep your site conditions in mind and only plant species tolerant to those limitations. An informative Extension article, “Selecting and Buying Quality Seedlings” EC 1197, is a wonderful guide if you need information on species tolerance levels. A link to this article: https://catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu/ec1196.
Pay special attention to care and handling when you get your seedlings. Make every seedling count! Consider picking up only what can be planted in a few days, then picking up more right before the next planting window, instead of
Valley Ponderosa Pine seedlings at Brooks Tree Farm.
Brad Withrow-Robinson holds up a sizeable one-year Douglas-fir plug.
Woodland Notes November - December 2015Blue noble fir soldiers all lined up.
Whole Farm Planning to Manage Pests and Minimize Pesticide Use registration Thursday, January 7, 2016, 8:00 am – 3:30 pm
OSU North Willamette Research and Extension Center, 15210 NE Miley Road, Aurora, OR
Name (s) of those attending:_____________________________________________________________________
Address:_____________________________________________________________________________________
Phone: _______________________________________Email:__________________________________________
Registration Fee $10.00 per person and includes snacks and lunch.
Total number attending_____________ x $10.00 =_____________________ Please make checks out to: OSU Extension Service. Send your payment to OSU Extension Service, 200 Warner Milne Road, Oregon City, OR 97045. Registration deadline is January 4, 2016. Call 503-655-8631 if you have more questions.
holding them for an undetermined amount of time under non-ideal conditions. Be proactive in contacting the nursery before you’re ready to pick up the seedlings. They are busy bees lifting and grading their crop and don’t have time to contact you.
Plant at the first window of opportunity that the weather allows from January forward and thereafter as well if needed. Monitor how the seedlings are handled during the planting process. Don’t let them dry out at any stage! Tree planters should only be carrying the number of seedlings in their planting bags that ensure the roots are kept moist until snugged firmly in their planting spots. The rest of the seedlings should be kept in an easily retrievable location, where they can be protected from sun and drying conditions by holding roots in buckets of water or under moist tarps.
Walk your site after planting or hard freezes to ensure all roots stay firmly in the ground. If heaving has occurred, be prepared to resubmerge roots.
Thanks to Brooks Tree Farm, this article was written and modified based on their original article: “Why Aren’t There Any Trees”, October 2015.
Seedlings may still be available from: Brooks Tree Farm: Download availability from their website, http://brookstreefarm.com/ or request
one at 503-393-6300. Clackamas County Farm Forestry Association Seedling Sale: CCFFA members can purchase seedlings
through the annual seedling sale. Contact Stan Beyer for more information, (503) 519-5289. Hofferts Nursery: Have very small amounts of seedlings available, check availability through their
website, www.Hoffertsnursery.com. IFA Nurseries: Access their website and contact Steve Akehurst on “Seedlings for Sale” page -
www.ifanurseries.com. Lawyer Nursery: Availability on their website, www.lawyernursery.com. Scholls Valley Native Nursery, LLC: Availability on their website, www.schollsvalley.com. Silvaseed Company: Request availability by email, [email protected] or (253)843-2246.
For a more complete list of nurseries, refer to the Oregon Department of Forestry’s Sources of Native Forest Nursery Seedlings or try The Forest Seedling Network.
Dave LeCompte displays the balanced roots and shoots of a bareroot Douglas-fir seedling.
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Chal’s Christmas Tree Corner By Chal Landgren, OSU Extension Christmas Tree Specialist North Willamette Research and Extension Center
Impressions of Oregon
While I was getting drenched in Denmark this summer, Oregon Christmas tree farms experienced a very different reality. No news to growers. Many noble fir fields planted in 2015 have shown unprecedented mortality due to high temperature and lack of rain. Certainly there are differences by site. Higher elevation and north slopes fared better than south-facing light textured soils. Nordmann and Turkish fir had better survival rates. Farms that planted early (January-February) seemed to have less mortality. But in many cases, it may not matter much if the mortality rate was 60% or 90%. The plantations will be redone. And that brings up the next point-replanting. Nurseries certainly did not plan on having two years of seedling supply for the 2016 planting season. So, supply is very tight and options limited.
One bright spot may be the news about Delphinella needle cast, or more commonly called the Purple Needle Eater disease. In March 2015, the disease looked rather bad on the 2014-2015 needles. In dense fields of noble fir bough plantings, the damage looked like the north side of the tree was sprayed with a contact herbicide. Needle cast type diseases prefer cool, moist weather at bud break and the north side of large noble must be a very comfortable climate for Delphinella. However, the Oregon weather was warm and dry at bud break. As a result, it is rather difficult to find symptomatic or damaged needles now. So, if there is a bright spot to the warm weather, the low incidence of this needle cast may be that shining star. In our spray trial will did find some needle damage from some of the sprays that were used, but little disease.
In Denmark and Norway, growers are dealing with both Delphinella (on subalpine fir) and a disease called Neonectria (on Nordmann). Though the diseases are quite different, some of the factors that encourage their spread are similar. Those factors include the following: Overcrowded trees with poor air circulation. Leaving large trees with signs of infections. Any site condition that impedes air flow-the bottom of draws, edges of timber, and so on.
Many foliage and canker diseases beyond the two mentioned are encouraged by similar conditions-restricted air flow with high free moisture. To minimize future problems growers should remove cull and damaged trees and try to keep air flowing, especially in draws and low areas.
Interior needle loss on noble fir (above photo) is quite prevalent this year. Some of this may be from drought stress as well. At this point, the best that can happen is that the off-color needles fall off. High velocity air (leaf blower, air blast) could help a bit as well as shaking for harvest trees. Fungicide sprays at this time do not help. Wait until bud break for that.
On the bright side, tree demand is up and buyers are calling back. Wishing everyone a great Thanksgiving and safe harvest.
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End of Year Giving Opportunities at Hopkins!
Along with the other seasonal chores at Hopkins Demonstration Forest, the owner (Forests Forever, Inc.) also
needs ongoing assistance to pay all the bills and keep the good work going to support education programs,
stocking the maps and brochures, updating interpretive signs, maintaining the roads and parking areas, etc. The
end of the year is a great time to donate, so please consider contributing to Forests Forever, Inc. this year. Since
Forests Forever, Inc. is a non-profit organization, all gifts are potentially tax-deductible. Contact Forests
Forever, Inc. for more information at 503-655-5524 or email [email protected].
New Watershed Extension Specialist
On October 1, Dr. Jon Souder joined the OSU Extension Forestry and Natural Resources faculty to serve as our Extension Specialist in Forest Watershed Management. For the past 15 years, Jon was the Executive Director of the Coos Watershed Association, one of the top watershed councils in Oregon. Jon also spent seven years on the faculty in the School of Forestry at Northern Arizona University and 12 years as a Biologist and Water Resources Planner with the US Fish & Wildlife Service. He holds a BS degree in Biology from Marlboro College (Vermont), an MS and Ph.D.in Wildland Resources Science from the University of California – Berkeley.
Jon has a strong background in watershed management and restoration. His areas of interest include: prioritization of watershed restoration projects, riparian silviculture, salmon life cycle analysis, and sediment effects from forest roads.
Look for opportunities to visit with Jon at education programs and watershed management events in 2016.
NOTE: This will be an important year to focus on riparian forest management given the changes to
Oregon’s Forest Practices Rules on riparian forest buffers (See the news story Board of Forestry
Increases Streamside Shade Buffers to Protect Cold Water).
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Woodland Notes – Remember these dates in 2015 Oregon Tree Farm Annual Meeting
November 23
World Forestry Center, Portland
Adaptation and Mitigation for Working
Forestlands
December 2 and 3
OSU LaSells Stewart Center, Corvallis
Forest Owners Winter School
December 5
Washington State University, Vancouver, WA
Federal Income Taxation of Forestland
December 8
Extension Annex Meeting Room, Oregon City
Community Forestry Days
December 12, 2015 and January 9, 2016
Hopkins Demonstration Forest
Whole Farm Planning to Manage Pests and Minimize Pesticide Use January 7, 2016
North Willamette Research and Extension Center
Aurora
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