http://hdl.handle.net/1957/12219 Search the Channel search http://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/jspui/simple-search http://hdl.handle.net/1957/14641 Title: Wood-based Entrepreneurs Toolkit: Strategic Marketing<br/><br/>Authors: Hansen, Eric N.<br/><br/>Abstract: Marketing integrates the various functions of a company to target specific markets in order to best meet the needs of customers and helps to create relationships with those customers. This document outlines key principles of strategic marketing, illustrated throughout with examples drawn from the marketing strategy developed by a small sawmiller, as well as two examples of well-formulated marketing strategies from small wood product manufacturers. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 22:58:59 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/1957/14120 Title: "Waving Wand" Broadcast Hand Application of Herbicides: Technical Basis and Usage<br/><br/>Authors: Newton, Michael; Cole, Elizabeth C.; Barry, Jack W.<br/><br/>Abstract: The waving-wand system of broadcast chemical application implemented in swath widths to 40 ft (>12 m) is capable of simulating broadcast deposition patterns for herbicides similar to those delivered by helicopter. Drop sizes vary from center to edge of swaths, which can range from >1,000 to 5,000 microns (μ). Any backpack sprayer is suitable for such treatments if it has a brass adjustable-cone nozzle and is operated by a trained operator. Effective 3-yr vegetation control was achieved on two forest ecosystem management research areas with a total of 42 plots, ranging from 1.2–1.8 ac (0.5–0.73 ha) in size, on variously steep terrain. Experimental applications of glyphosate (1.5 lb a.e./ac, 1.7 kg/ha) plus imazapyr (2.0 or 2.8 oz a.i./ac, 0.14 or 0.2 kg/ha) plus sulfometuron (2.3 oz a.i./ac, 0.16 kg/ha) in water at 3 gal/ac total volume (28 L/ha) or glyphosate plus imazapyr in a total spray volume of 5 gal/ac (47 L/ha) provided excellent control of numerous deciduous shrubs and two species of ferns following July applications. Equipment consisted of a 6-gal (23 L) backpack sprayer with a single adjustable cone nozzle. Operational considerations focus on consistency of walking speed, swing, and nozzle setting. Rates of 1.0-2.5 ac (0.4 to 1.0 ha)/operator hour are achievable, depending on obstacles. The method appears suitable and practicable for highly translocated, low-toxicity products applied to target vegetation <10 ft (<3 m) tall and to understories where individual targets may be up to 16 ft (5 m) tall. Low volume is a major logistical benefit. This system is suited for most broadcast site preparation and release areas unsuitable for aerial application, and understory target areas beneath overstories dense enough to intercept significant herbicide if aerially applied. Sat, 28 Nov 2009 22:58:59 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/1957/13500 Title: An Illustrated Guide to Fire in Central Oregon Forests<br/><br/>Authors: Eckert, Bradley E.; Walstad, John D. (John Daniel), 1944-; Tappeiner, J. C. (John C.); Oregon State University. Forest Research Laboratory<br/><br/>Abstract: This pictorial guide is primarily intended to serve as a backdrop for field tours of central Oregon that involve topics surrounding wildland fire. It also is designed to provide anoverview of the role of fire in the major ecosystems characteristic of this region. Topics covered include fire history, fire regimes, current fire conditions, fire behavior, fire threats to natural resources, fuel treatments, interactions with the public, and future challenges and management options. A list of key references and glossary are also included. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 22:58:59 GMT