College of Forestry at Oregon State University

?? What’s next for forestry? Dean Tom DeLuca recently shared five key insights on the future of the industry with global architecture, engineering and construction firm HDR. From advancing Mass Timber adoption in the U.S. to utilizing advanced technology and robotics that improve harvest efficiency and allow for the traceability of timber, research led by the College of Forestry is helping architects, engineers and construction firms identify new approaches to using wood — the only renewable structural building material — in the built environment. Read more:?https://lnkd.in/gKVuCfAj

Hoopa Valley Tribal member and aspiring Burn Boss Glenn Jones, a grad student in the FERM Department, is helping to reconstruct historical and cultural fire regimes on the Central Oregon Coast Range. Blending Indigenous knowledge and Western science, the project aims to revive traditional burning practices, support ecosystems, and sustain cultural resources. “This research is not only meaningful to me personally, it's impactful to our next seven generations as we face an uncertain future with climate change and contemporary wildfires,” Jones shares. Read more!?https://lnkd.in/gVPHqGNk #studentprofile #nativeamericanheritagemonth

The Huang Collaborative Innovation Complex building project on OSU's Corvallis campus aims to showcase groundbreaking sustainable construction techniques. To meet the rigorous vibration standards required of the sensitive equipment that will be housed in the new complex, ZGF Architects collaborated with the College of Forestry and TallWood Design Institute to design the building's structural bay with mass timber columns, beams and a composite deck that provide the stability needed for sensitive scientific equipment, while also reducing embodied carbon emissions by 108% compared to conventional all-concrete construction. A portion of the timber that will be used in the complex was hand-selected from the Pleco Harvest in the McDonald-Dunn Research Forest. Locally milled by Freres Wood, the wood will store carbon in the built environment for the building’s lifetime. This closed-loop process highlights how ecological forestry can drive sustainable, renewable and carbon-conscious construction here in Oregon and around the world. Read more: https://beav.es/GfG Image credit: ZGF Architects #masstimber #innovation #carbonnegativebuilding

The Converging Design project has brought together leaders in engineering and forestry - including OSU experts, TallWood Design Institute and Simpson Strong-Tie - to develop sustainable, resilient structures using mass timber and advanced construction techniques. Read more about this groundbreaking project:?https://lnkd.in/gC4Fxnsy & check out "The Great Shake" in the Spring 2024 Focus Magazine!?https://lnkd.in/gjRVUDyz

COF Associate Dean for Inclusive Excellence and Maybelle Clark Macdonald Director of Tribal Initiatives in Natural Resources Eisenberg Cristina, PhD was recently featured on an episode of the??????????????????????podcast! Dr. Eisenberg joined host Matthew Kristoff to dive into the concept of "Two-Eyed Seeing" - a powerful approach that blends Indigenous ecological wisdom with Western science for holistic forest stewardship. "Reciprocity means that the forest is here to take care of us, but we have a huge responsibility to take care of the forest," shares Dr. Eisenberg. "And that means we take what we need, and we give back more to the forest." Listen here:?https://beav.es/GGv #nativeamericanheritagemonth #traditionalecologicalknowledge

We are pleased to share that COF recently hosted two Ukrainian forest scientists as part of the BridgeUSA Ukrainian Academic Fellows Program! This initiative aims to foster lasting connections between Ukrainian and U.S. academics, strengthening Ukraine’s capacity in fields crucial for its future rebuilding. While in Oregon, Dr. Oleksandr Soshenskyi and Dr. Ihor Neyko presented seminars, attended lectures and field labs and visited experimental forests and research sites. Read more! https://lnkd.in/gJsqKvNd

The Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society AND the Department of Forestry & Natural Resources Extension invite applications for two full-time fixed-term Assistant Professors of Practice – Urban Forestry Extension Specialist positions! These positions will offer online instruction and extension in topics such as urban forestry, arboriculture, tree health, climate-resilient landscaping and urban vegetation for climate mitigation. We would appreciate you sharing this information with interested professionals in your networks!

??? Curious about starting your journey in forest land management??Check out the latest episode of the FNR Extension podcast?"In the Woods," where special guest Dr. Mark Swanson explores how new forest landowners can become dedicated stewards of their properties and surrounding ecosystems. “You’re going to learn a lot,” shares Dr. Swanson. “This is really a journey of learning, and don’t worry about learning it all at once. This is a journey that is going to be measured in years, not weeks or months.” Listen here: https://beav.es/Gw8

This summer, forestry students in field school embarked on hands-on learning excursions, exploring the many facets of forestry! One highlight was a trip to Suttle Lake and nearby forested areas, where they surveyed the landscape, studied fire management, and explored diverse topographical and ecological features. When they weren’t out in the field, the class enjoyed fishing, hiking, and hanging out—making the most of the perfect setting for aspiring forestry professionals. “Field school helped me?connect not only with my other forestry students?but also with the clubs and organizations offered through the COF,” says forestry management student Magnus Capellen. "Being a transfer student, field school helped me make friends and connect with other students."

The College of Forestry invites you to attend the second?Community Input Session to provide input on how forest management strategies will be applied to the 11,500-acre McDonald-Dunn Research Forest. Join us on Monday, October 28, in PFSC 117 or via Zoom. We’ll provide an overview of decisions made to date in the forest management planning process and request feedback on how land is allocated within the forest among the five different management strategies developed by the planning committees. Learn more about the planning process and add the event to your calendar: https://beav.es/GZs