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The Forestry Corner
February 2022

Photo by Amanda Brenner
A monthly collection of woodland-related events, resources, and updates from OSU Extension
for our neighbors in Marion, Clackamas, Multnomah, and Hood River counties.

Learning Opportunities

Prescribed fire in Oregon

Prescribed fire is an age-old tool first used by indigenous peoples, for a variety of reasons from fuels management to favoring desired plant species. Attend the webinar to learn about it's many uses, the benefits and challenges, and examples of its applicaiton in Oregon.

February 8
3:00 - 4:30 pm


Registration | Webinar description
Community Forestry Day at Hopkins Demonstration Forest

Reforestation Workshop, Milling, and Volunteer Host Program Review

February 12
8:30 am - 2:30 pm


Email Jean to get on the list for lunch.
Journey Down the Clackamas 

The Clackamas River Basin Council is offering an exciting series of seminars about our remarkable river.

Winter sessions are all about fish, habitat, and river restoration.


Every other Tuesday evening
6:00 - 8:00 pm


Registration | Webinar description
Planting forest tree seedlings

This field workshop begins with review of the basic steps in tree planting.

February 12
9:00 am - 2:00 pm


Registration | Webinar description
Master Woodland Manager Training 2022

The Master Woodland Manager program will help you gain in-depth skills for tending your forest and provide you with opportunities to share your passion for stewardship with others. MWM training is only offered every 5-8 years and enrollment is limited.

Classes held on eight Saturdays
April - June
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Cost: $100


Master Woodland Manager information.
Contact glenn.ahrens@oregonstate.edu if you are interested in applying or have more questions.

Additional programs and information

Plan For Your Land 2022

Marion SWCD and partners will help you create a long-term conservation plan for your property.

Four classes in Mt. Angel
February 2, 9, 16, and 23
5:00 - 8:00 pm


Registration | Webinar description
International Mass Timber Conference


April 12-14, 2022
Oregon Convention Center, Portland



Registration | Webinar description
Look for these future Tree School online webinars

March 8 - Ecological Forestry
April 12 - Riparian area restoration and fish habitat


Registration | Webinar description
OSU Publication on Phythopthora

EM 9330 Preventing Phytophthora Infestations in Restoration Nurseries

Phytophthora species are water molds that can kill plants. They can spread undetected in container plants and equipment. You can find the publication on the OSU Extension Catalog webpage

 
2021 Tax Tips for Forest Landowners

The "Tax Tips for Forest Landowners" publication is intended to assist forest landowners and their tax advisors in preparing their 2021 Federal income tax returns. 

Tax Tips for Forest Landowners information
 
Local Woods Fair

The Local Woods Fair, (“Goods from the Woods”) is once again set to coincide with the Linn County Small Woodlands Association Annual Seedling Sale on Feb. 5, 2022, at 8:00 am in the Santiam Room of the Linn County Fairgrounds and Expo Center.

Local Woods Fair and Seedling Sale
 
Starker Lecture Series

“Women of Forestry: inspiring leadership,” is the theme of the Starker Lecture Series. It focuses on women who act as agents of change within the forestry and forest products sector as well as within their communities.

Starker Lecture Series 2022
 

Featured in Woodland Notes, Winter 2021

In this edition of Woodland Notes find current forestry events, forest health updates, June 2021 heat impacts, Nordmann fir on the OSU campus, seedling availability, and a memorial to Jim Schreiber.  Continue reading
For more information on any of the events or programs above, contact Jean at jean.bremer@oregonstate.edu or 503-655-8631.
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