The ponderosa pine ecosystem of the West have changed dramatically since Euro-American settlement 140 years ago due to past land uses and the curtailment of natural fire. Today, ponderosa pine forests contain over abundance of fuel, and stand densities have increased from a grange of 49-124 trees per ha (20-50...
This publication gives basic information on choosing your planting site, selecting the right species for the site, proper planting techniques, and first-year care. Although you may be buying a tree to add beauty to your home landscape, trees also serve other important functions in your landscape.
Published February 1992. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
So you’d like to plant some trees! As the saying goes, “The best
time to plant a tree was 30 years ago—the next best time is now.” This publication gets you started on the right track and answers some common reforestation questions.
Forest landowners are interested in practicing alternative silviculture methods on their property without having to clearcut. This publication describes a case study on management of a mixed conifer and hardwood forest in southwest Oregon. The landowners’ management philosophy is to promote mature forest conditions while maintaining multiple species and age...
This publication provides an overview of how various silvicultural treatments affect fuel and fire behavior, and how to create fire-resistant forests. In properly treated, fire-resistant forests, fire intensity is reduced and overstory trees are more likely survive than in untreated forests. Fire-resistant forests are not “fireproof” – under the right...
Forest landowners are interested in practicing alternative silviculture methods on their property without having to clearcut. This publication describes a case study on Individual Tree Selection (ITS) in a mixed conifer forest in Northeast Oregon. ITS is of interest because it provides a continuous forest canopy; potentially reduces reforestation costs;...
Many manual and mechanical methods are used to reduce
hazardous fuels on woodland properties. This publication describes
three of the most common methods:
• Slashbusting and grinding
• Mowing and mastication
• Crushing
Thinning to reduce hazardous fuels often generates large amounts of woody residues, such as small-diameter logs, tree
tops, and branches. This publication discusses
several options for economically and effectively
using and disposing of woody material.