College of Forestry

Reconstructing historical fire regimes and blending Indigenous knowledge and Western science to revive traditional burning practices, support ecosystems and sustain cultural resources 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. 

The housing crisis in Oregon is severe. We rank 49 out of 50 for housing supply relative to population. At OSU's TallWood Design Institute, we’re uniting architecture, structural engineering and wood science to create a thriving mass timber industry that will help provide affordable housing, while also decreasing the carbon footprint of built environments.

At Oregon State University, we address all aspects of forestry — from forest floor to living room floor — integrating production, conservation, recreation and communities. By thinking in integrated systems, we build resilience, eliminate blind spots, and find common ground that leads to broad support and truly sustainable solutions.

As a recreation ecologist, I examine visitation to parks and protected areas to understand when, where and how outdoor recreation may affect natural resources. My interdisciplinary work helps land managers balance public access with conservation goals, ensuring that outdoor recreation on our public lands is sustainable.