How Butterflies Turned the Cascades Orange This Summer Published on March 12, 2026 More features Stories George W. Peavy and the roots of OSU’s research forest network Course correction needed quickly to avoid pathway to ‘hothouse Earth’ scenario, scientists say Mary McDonald and the forest that endures Where fires used to be frequent, old forests now face high risk of devastating blazes Celebrating 100 years of stewardship in the McDonald Forest After devastating wildfires, watersheds surprisingly thick with fish and amphibians College of Forestry finalizes new management plan for OSU’s McDonald-Dunn Research Forest Yuletide kissers, smooch without guilt: Research suggests your mistletoe didn’t harm its tree host 2026 Starker Lecture Series: A century of research forest discoveries Oregon maintains top Christmas tree producer title by adapting Wildfire risk making timberland less valuable, long harvest rotations less feasible Study paints detailed picture of forest canopy damage caused by ‘heat dome’ Climate report: Earth on dangerous path but rapid action can avert the worst outcomes Extension uses Oregon State forests as hands-on classrooms Some carbon projects are actually harmful to climate; study shows how to avoid that Focus Fall 2025 Opening doors to urban forestry Bringing forest stewardship closer to Portland Research shows outdoor recreation not a luxury but a public health necessity All COF News