As we look to the future of forestry - particularly when it comes to the wildfire crisis - one big question looms: does climate change or forest management have a greater impact on fire? In 2022 a group of scientists analyzed and modeled how how various factors, such...
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State Data Again Confirms Forests Produce The Highest Quality Water In Oregon
Recently the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) released its annual Oregon Water Quality Index Data Summary which evaluates water quality status and trends across Oregon’s rivers, lakes, streams and other water bodies. The report details results from...
Growing Body of Research Confirms Forestry Pesticide Use Not a Concern for Water Quality
Industrial forestry operations commonly utilize pesticide applications (primarily, if not exclusively, herbicide applications that hinder growth of noxious and invasive weeds like Himalayan blackberry) to ensure the success of newly replanted forests. Even though data...
What is the Difference Between Fire Severity and Fire Intensity?
Often used interchangeably, the terms fire severity and fire intensity are actually different and convey different information. Given the increase in attention on wildfire, it's worth understanding the definitions of the terms and the limitations of their use. Fire...
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