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Aug 17, 2026
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Rebecca Rollins

Welcome Rebecca Rollins

Dr. Rollins recently joined OSU as Director of the Research Forests, Silviculture Extension Specialist and Associate Professor.

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Rebecca Rollins
Aug 13, 2026
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Jake Barker discusses forest management with mountain bike riders

How Forest Management Shapes the Trails We Ride: NWTA’s Ride with a Forester

Extension forester Jake Barker led a group ride in the Tualatin Mountain forest

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Jake Barker discusses forest management with mountain bike riders
Aug 6, 2026
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Chinese pistache is considered a good resilient tree for southwest Oregon

Oregon resilient tree list looks ahead to changing climate

The resource is in draft form and will allow users to compare species by climate resilience, drought tolerance, size, form and more

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Chinese pistache is considered a good resilient tree for southwest Oregon
Aug 3, 2026
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Ariel Cowan (background, middle) and Jenna Deibel (far right) assemble box fan air filters at the Thursday outdoor market in Warm Springs.

OSU Extension responds to wildfire smoke across Oregon

Extension employees live and work in the communities they serve, allowing them to hear about emerging needs and respond quickly.

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Ariel Cowan (background, middle) and Jenna Deibel (far right) assemble box fan air filters at the Thursday outdoor market in Warm Springs.
Jul 29, 2026
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Prescribed burn

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

OSU Extension Service offers an extensive collection of resources available for people seeking support and guidance

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Prescribed burn
Jul 20, 2026
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Hilary McAvoy

Welcome Hilary McAvoy

Welcome Hilary McAvoy! Education Program Assistant 2 with Forestry and Natural Resources Extension

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Hilary McAvoy
Jul 1, 2026
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Members of the OSU Extension Communications office (from left) Ezraelle McLachlain, Janet Donnelly, Michele Scheib, Grace Xue, Rick Banks, Jennifer Alexander and Chris Branam pose with awards at the ACE Conference in Billings, Montana.

OSU Extension communications work earns national awards

The publication “Not All Flame’s the Same” won the Gold and Outstanding Professional Skill Awards.

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Members of the OSU Extension Communications office (from left) Ezraelle McLachlain, Janet Donnelly, Michele Scheib, Grace Xue, Rick Banks, Jennifer Alexander and Chris Branam pose with awards at the ACE Conference in Billings, Montana.
Jun 1, 2026
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Participants in the IGNITE Prescribed Fire Skills Weekend form a circle for the morning briefing and welcome before breakout groups begin.

Extension provides wildfire resilience education in Josephine County

Wildfire preparedness and forest restoration education help residents take practical steps before fires occur.

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Participants in the IGNITE Prescribed Fire Skills Weekend form a circle for the morning briefing and welcome before breakout groups begin.
May 28, 2026
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A Pacific tree frog in an ephemeral pond, or wet spot. Photo by Jon Cox

The big importance of small places: microsites

Microsites are little pockets with distinctly different environmental conditions than the larger surrounding area

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A Pacific tree frog in an ephemeral pond, or wet spot. Photo by Jon Cox
May 27, 2026
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OSU Extension forester Jake Barker shows a map of the site on a stop during the Climate-Informed Forestry Tour, held in April at OSU’s Matteson Demonstration Forest in Gaston.

Forest tour helps Washington County woodland owners plan for climate change

The tour gave participants a chance to assess a forest for climate vulnerabilities

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OSU Extension forester Jake Barker shows a map of the site on a stop during the Climate-Informed Forestry Tour, held in April at OSU’s Matteson Demonstration Forest in Gaston.