OSAF 2020 Annual Meeting Finds Success in Virtual Format
November 9, 2020 • Full Article
By Julie Woodward and Andrea Watts
Articles
Tax considerations for those impacted by wildfire or other natural disasters
November 2, 2020 • Full Article
Wildfire Resources
September 20, 2020 • Full Article
Wildfire Information Sites
Hub of wildfire resources within Oregon state government. Oregonians: Stay informed and stay safe. As we find out more information about wildfires, this will be a hub to access resources within Oregon state government.
Wildfire Resources
September 20, 2020 • Full Article
Wildfire Information Sites
wildfire.oregon.gov - Oregon Wildfire Resources
Hub of wildfire resources within Oregon state government. Oregonians: Stay informed and stay safe. As we find out more information about wildfires, this will be a hub to access resources within Oregon state government.
A Role for Contemporary Forestry in the Quest for Sustainability
August 16, 2020 • Full Article
I’m often asked, “Why do people cut down trees?”
The short answer is to address societal demands. Whether for fire safety, habitat management, or supply wood products, the question goes far beyond an economic explanation. Why do we cut down trees is a powerful question in an era where we speak daily of our quest for sustainability. We’ve seen bans on plastic bags or straws, developed electric cars, and certified buildings based on environmental standards. However, collectively, we haven’t carefully considered the role forestry can play in creating a sustainable society.
Mount St. Helens Erupted 40 years ago on May 18th, 1980.
May 18, 2020 • Full Article
Here are some interesting links about the eruption and aftermath of Mount St. Helens.
Gifford Pinchot National Forest
OSAF's Policy Booklet
January 22, 2020 • Full Article
Oregon SAF Policy Committee finished their Policy Booklet. It was designed to communicate important forestry issues from a Society of American Foresters' perspective. The intent of this brochure is for it to be distributed to your State Legislators. Though, it could be helpful for anyone who wants to know more about forestry in Oregon. Mark Buckbee successfully lead this project from start to finish.
Dr. Cushing Begins Term as SAF President
January 13, 2020 • Full Article
On January 1, 2020, Tamara Cushing, PhD, began her one-year term as president of the Society of American Foresters (SAF). Founded in 1900 by Gifford Pinchot and headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, SAF is a national organization that represents and serves 11,000 forestry professionals in the United States. Dr. Cushing will continue serving on SAF’s Board of Directors for the next two years, including as immediate past president in 2021.
PNW Leadership Conference
December 15, 2019 • Full Article
Forestry and natural resources professionals and students from the Pacific Northwest are invited to participate in the 2020 Leadership
Conference on January 31 and February 1, at The Heathman Lodge in Vancouver,Washington. Participants will gain insights through leadership
lessons from experienced leaders and learn effective communication skills
Oregon State University selects Thomas H. DeLuca as new College of Forestry dean
December 11, 2019 • Full Article
Oregon State University has selected Thomas H. DeLuca, a higher education leader with deep experience in both natural resource and environmental issues, as the next Cheryl Ramberg-Ford and Allyn C. Ford Dean of the OSU College of Forestry.
DeLuca, a forest soil scientist whose long research career includes more than a decade in Sweden and the United Kingdom, comes to OSU from the University of Montana, where he is the dean of the W.A. Franke College of Forestry & Conservation.