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Douglas County is nearly 90 percent forested. That may sound exaggerated, but a quick glance at aerial or satellite photos will confirm the statement. Trees occupy much of the county’s agricultural acreage, and are a key element of our cities, parks and other community spaces.
This makes forest management and tree care an important topic, and it should be no surprise that trees are a frequent concern among people utilizing the local Extension Service office. For instance, at this time of year it’s common to get calls about small, yellow and black caterpillars in webs in conifer trees (don’t worry – these are silver-spotted tiger moth larvae that will be naturally controlled by birds and predatory insects).
It’s also typical for us to get calls about drought damage, invasive weeds, tree planting techniques, seedling sources, pruning, thinning, harvesting, hazard trees, fungi, animal damage, property rights, timber taxes, Christmas tree management and just about anything remotely related to trees. We agree that variety is the spice of life – so keep your questions coming!
We’re always happy to help with individual questions related to forests and trees, but our “real” job is education. We’re constantly on the lookout for opportunities to help people learn more about forest and tree functions and health, and what we can all do to be good stewards of our natural resources. We do this through classes, woodland tours, newsletters, our Web site, and newspaper articles like this one. While it’s our normal intent to keep these articles educational in content, we have an upcoming event that merits a bit of extra attention.
Tree School Umpqua is our annual mini-college for family forestland owners, professional foresters, loggers, arborists, teachers, and anyone else interested in trees and forests. This year’s event will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 19 at Umpqua Community College (with the assistance of the UCC Community Education Department). It will feature more than 30 classes and field trips taught by Extension Forestry specialists from around the state and by local professionals. Forestry consultants, tree nurseries and forestry suppliers will be on hand to explain their services, and a portable sawmill will provide demonstrations.
Participants can sign up for up to four different classes, and there will be ample opportunity to interact with landowners and resource management professionals. A number of new classes are available this year, including Chainsaw Safety for Women, Hazard Tree ID, GPS Basics, Slash Management Options, and much more. Full details are available at http://extension.oregonstate.edu/douglas/treeschool.
We’d love to see you at Tree School, so here’s a last bit of information. Tree School is big enough that we cannot accommodate last-minute additions. Registration is required no later than June 6. The fee is just $40 per person, and includes lunch, transportation to field sites, and educational materials. Your can register using the form on our Web site, or by visiting our office at 1134 S.E. Douglas Ave. in Roseburg. Join us at Tree School!
<i>John Punches is the Extension Forestry Agent and Staff Chair for OSU Extension Service in Douglas County. He can be reached by e-mail at john.punches@oregonstate.edu or at 541-672-4461.</i>
This makes forest management and tree care an important topic, and it should be no surprise that trees are a frequent concern among people utilizing the local Extension Service office. For instance, at this time of year it’s common to get calls about small, yellow and black caterpillars in webs in conifer trees (don’t worry – these are silver-spotted tiger moth larvae that will be naturally controlled by birds and predatory insects).
It’s also typical for us to get calls about drought damage, invasive weeds, tree planting techniques, seedling sources, pruning, thinning, harvesting, hazard trees, fungi, animal damage, property rights, timber taxes, Christmas tree management and just about anything remotely related to trees. We agree that variety is the spice of life – so keep your questions coming!
We’re always happy to help with individual questions related to forests and trees, but our “real” job is education. We’re constantly on the lookout for opportunities to help people learn more about forest and tree functions and health, and what we can all do to be good stewards of our natural resources. We do this through classes, woodland tours, newsletters, our Web site, and newspaper articles like this one. While it’s our normal intent to keep these articles educational in content, we have an upcoming event that merits a bit of extra attention.
Tree School Umpqua is our annual mini-college for family forestland owners, professional foresters, loggers, arborists, teachers, and anyone else interested in trees and forests. This year’s event will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 19 at Umpqua Community College (with the assistance of the UCC Community Education Department). It will feature more than 30 classes and field trips taught by Extension Forestry specialists from around the state and by local professionals. Forestry consultants, tree nurseries and forestry suppliers will be on hand to explain their services, and a portable sawmill will provide demonstrations.
Participants can sign up for up to four different classes, and there will be ample opportunity to interact with landowners and resource management professionals. A number of new classes are available this year, including Chainsaw Safety for Women, Hazard Tree ID, GPS Basics, Slash Management Options, and much more. Full details are available at http://extension.oregonstate.edu/douglas/treeschool.
We’d love to see you at Tree School, so here’s a last bit of information. Tree School is big enough that we cannot accommodate last-minute additions. Registration is required no later than June 6. The fee is just $40 per person, and includes lunch, transportation to field sites, and educational materials. Your can register using the form on our Web site, or by visiting our office at 1134 S.E. Douglas Ave. in Roseburg. Join us at Tree School!
<i>John Punches is the Extension Forestry Agent and Staff Chair for OSU Extension Service in Douglas County. He can be reached by e-mail at john.punches@oregonstate.edu or at 541-672-4461.</i>
