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Visitors climb ladders to ancient cliffside dwellings at Bandelier National Monument.

Balancing access and preservation at Bandelier National Monument

At Bandelier National Monument, a hike can include climbing ladders into ancient cliffside dwellings, squeezing through narrow stone passageways and waiting your turn to experience cultural sites. The unusual trail system makes the monument an ideal place for Oregon State University researchers to study how visitors move through culturally significant landscapes and how managers can balance access with preservation. Environmental sciences graduate student Izzy Kostelnick and College of Forestry Associate Professor Ashley D’Antonio are leading the study at the northern New Mexico national monument. Their findings could help park managers protect fragile cultural resources while ensuring visitors have meaningful opportunities to learn about and connect with the site's history.

STUDENT EXPERIENCE

Inside the 2026 Microclimate Ecology and Biogeography Conference

Hannah Sachs, a Master’s student in Betts Forest Landscape Ecology Lab and NSF Graduate Research Fellow, shares their unique experience attending this years Microclimate Ecology and Biogeography Conference.

Macrocosms at Ecotron where they have an experiment testing water uptake, soil moisture, and nutrient fluxes in different soil types.

FORESTRY & NATURAL RESOURCES EXTENSION

OSU Extension offers wide variety of resources for wildfire preparation, response

With wildfire season upon us again, Oregonians are adjusting to a new climate reality and seeking ways to prepare for wildfire, respond when it occurs and recover when it impacts a community. Oregon State University Extension Service offers an extensive collection of resources available for people seeking support and guidance regarding wildfires in Oregon.

In The Woods Podcast

Check out this monthly podcast series brought to you by the Oregon State University Forestry & Natural Resources Extension program.

Listen to the latest episode

Episode 74: Prescribed Burn Associations, or PBA’s

Episode 73: Post Wildfire Recovery, Pt. 2

Episode 72: Cultivating Shiitake Mushrooms

College of Forestry News

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OSU researchers develop tools to measure global impacts of wood production

OSU study evaluates steep-slope logging impacts

2026 College of Forestry Commencement Celebration

Forest Restoration and Spotted Owl Conservation Can Work Together, Study Finds

RESEARCH

Balancing access and preservation at Bandelier National Monument

OSU researchers develop tools to measure global impacts of wood production

How AI and digital twin forests are transforming forest management

OSU-ODF study estimates Oregon mass timber potential

OSU study evaluates steep-slope logging impacts

Buzzing with purpose

Panel Discussion: Managing Forests for Multiple Values in a Changing World

Forest Restoration and Spotted Owl Conservation Can Work Together, Study Finds

Turning forest waste into clean fuel: OSU researchers explore new bioenergy solutions

OSU researchers expand international collaboration on blue carbon monitoring in Vietnam

STUDENT EXPERIENCE

Inside the 2026 Microclimate Ecology and Biogeography Conference

From Corvallis to Seoul: Presenting Mass Timber Research on the International Stage

Two OSU student teams win big at statewide innovation competition

2026 College of Forestry Commencement Celebration

Forestry students honored by Oregon Society of American Foresters

From the Adirondacks to the Andrews: How curiosity and conviction shaped Lucy Heflin’s path

The power of putting yourself out there: OSU senior Abby Schroeder’s College of Forestry experience

From local roots to global branches: The International Forestry Students’ Association year in review

From barriers to belonging: The Paulines carry forward a legacy of inclusive forestry

Oregon State University and National Taiwan University chart a new course in climate-smart forestry

FORESTRY & NATURAL RESOURCES EXTENSION

OSU Extension offers wide variety of resources for wildfire preparation, response

Welcome Hilary McAvoy

OSU Extension communications work earns national awards

Extension provides wildfire resilience education in Josephine County

The big importance of small places: microsites

Forest tour helps Washington County woodland owners plan for climate change

Multilingual fair connects coastal residents to services and safety

Partnerships improve wildfire preparedness in Washington County

OSU Extension helps woodland owners consider big trees

Oregon State University to host Get Outdoors Day on May 30 at Peavy Arboretum in the McDonald-Dunn Research Forest

Clatsop students explore forestry careers outdoors

In The Woods Podcast

EVENTS

Tree School Umpqua

Promoting Salmon Habitat: A Small Woodland Owner’s Journey

College of Forestry Career & Internship Fair

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Welcome Hilary McAvoy

College of Forestry welcomes 2026 Branching Borders interns

COF Food Drive Impact

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