When Ashley Mertens heads into the dry forests of eastern Oregon, she's not just looking at trees. She's listening for buzzing.
Video recording of the final 2026 Starker Lecture series presentation
Researchers are working to turn low-economic value woody debris into opportunity
Restoration of landscapes that historically burned frequently through planned, controlled fire does not have to conflict with conservation
Applying advanced sensing and digital forestry approaches to improve how mangrove ecosystems are monitored and evaluated
Researchers say their assessment tool could inform fair distribution of risk reduction resources
The study supports strategic decisions about restoration, stewardship and carbon protection
The study is relevant at this moment because the western United States experienced similar snow drought conditions this past winter
Better knowledge of how spacing affects wood development can help the sector make more informed decisions
CORE is positioned to build on prior work by making applied research the central driver
