In the Woods In the Woods Podcast

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 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.

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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