The Secret Lives of Dead Trees Published on February 25, 2026 More research Stories A closer look into the Wildfire and Water Security Research Project Course correction needed quickly to avoid pathway to ‘hothouse Earth’ scenario, scientists say McDonald Forest: A Century of Dynamic Landscapes Where fires used to be frequent, old forests now face high risk of devastating blazes Quarantine lab renovation enables critical forest pathogen research by new professor 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 2026 Starker Lecture Series: A century of research forest discoveries Reading the rings: The College of Forestry Tree Ring Lab connects Oregon’s past, present and future Wildfire risk making timberland less valuable, long harvest rotations less feasible Study paints detailed picture of forest canopy damage caused by ‘heat dome’ Some carbon projects are actually harmful to climate; study shows how to avoid that Monitoring the forest with robotics Outdoor recreation is a public health necessity, OSU study finds Yellowstone aspen showing signs of recovery following 1995 reintroduction of wolves to park Wildfires vs. Timber Harvesting Impact on Bee Communities Powerful tech and sustainability meet at Oregon State University’s new research complex All COF News