CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Please use the back button on the toolbar to return to the class schedule

SUBJECT INDEX

Alternative Forest Products
Special Forest Products: Nettles to Truffles (15A)

Business Management
Practical Lessons for Handling a Forest Estate (7D)
Property Rights and the Law (14C)
Basics of Boundary Surveys (14B)
Great Model: A Basic Introduction (5A)
Great Model: Application Session (4C)
Is Timber a Good Investment? (14A)

Christmas Trees
Christmas Tree Marketing (10A)
Christmas Tree Production Trends (10C)
Growing Minor Christmas Tree Species (10B )
Long Term Productivity and Your Christmas Trees (10D)
Christmas Tree Weed Control (13A)

Environmental Forestry
Illustrated Forest Practices Manual (15B)
Nuts and Bolts of Certification (12A)
Understanding Oregon's Stream Rules (2A)
Oregon's Forests - In a Global Context (12B)

Equipment
Basic Chain Saw Maintenance and Safety (13B)
Basic Chain Saw Maintenance and Safety (13C)

Forest Health
Sudden Oak Death (12D)
What's Killing My Trees? (7C)

Harvesting & Marketing
Forest Product Marketing Business Profiles (11B)
Forst Product Marketing: Finding Suppliers and Partners (11C)
Forest Product Marketing: Tales from the Trenches (11D)
Maximizing Log Value (3A)
Forest Product Marketing: What do Customers Want? (11A)

Measurements
Measuring Your Forest (6A)

Reforestation
Reforestation Basics (9A)
Seedlings: Making the Right Choices (9B)
SOS - Save Our Seedlings (9C)

Silviculture
Advanced Alder Management (6D)
Forestry on a Small Scale (8A)
Introduction to Uneven Age Forestry (1C)
Mixed Species Forest Management (8B)
Silviculture 101 (1A)
Thinning for Profit (3C)

Soils
Soils 101 (8D)

Technology
GPS for Dummies (5C)
Great Model: A Basic Introduction (5A)
Great Model: Applications Session (4C)

Weed Control
Christmas Tree Weed Control (13A)
Forest Weed Control (13D)
Waving Wand (2C)
UFO's - Unidentified Flowering Objects (12C)

General Interest
Cedar Bark Basket Making for Beginners (4A)
Hosting Woodland Tours (7A)
Native Plants in Your Landscape (8C)
Oregon's Forests in a Global Context (12B)
Trees to Know and How to Know Trees (9D)
Fire in Oregon's Forests (6C)
Natural Resources Report (15C)

For a Map of the Campus CLICK HERE

Early Morning Classes

Silviculture 101 (8:15-12:00)
Finally, a class that puts it all in perspective! Examine a variety of forest management strategies that include various harvesting systems, regeneration methods, pre-commercial thinning, even age and uneven age scenarios. Learn how forests grow and understand the biology behind the various options you have for management, all this to help you decide what management actions you should pursue next. Instructor: Brad Withrow-Robinson; Extension Forestry Agent, Oregon State University, McMinnville, OR.

Understanding Oregon's Stream Rules(8:15-12:00)
Learn how to lay out a stream buffer (Riparian Management Area-RMA) for the size and type of stream on your property. Do you want to harvest trees within your RMA? Before this is possible, there is some information you need to collect and calculations that you need to make. An example of a written plan will be provided. The first part of this class will be indoors, so bring a pencil and calculator. We will also work on a stream buffer, so bring your rubber boots, rain gear and hardhat. If you have Oregon’s Forest Protection Laws-An Illustrated Manual, please bring it. Instructor: Ed Hendrix, Forester, Longview Fibre Company, Sandy, OR.

Ed Hendrix Tree School welcomes Longview Fibre Company forester Ed Hendrix. Ed manages Longview Fibre’s 31,000 acre Clackamas Tree Farm in the Estacada/Sandy area, where he is responsible for all harvesting, stand management, and regeneration activities. Since 1993, Ed has been on the Board of Directors at Forests Forever, Inc. where he has given valuable guidance in the management of the Hopkins Memorial Tree Farm—where some of our Tree School classes will be held again this year.In Ed’s work, he is frequently involved in riparian management and stream improvement. When asked to teach at Tree School 2003, he said, “I would like to teach a class for woodland owners regarding what they can do in their riparian management areas. Frequently, I see them measuring off the area and walking away.” If you have a stream through your woodland, check out Ed’s class, Understanding Oregon’s Stream Rules (2A), and learn from an experienced forester who has been recognized statewide for his outstanding riparian work!

Maximizing Log Value - by Making Better Decisions (8:15-12:00)
This class begins with a review of west-side log scaling and grading rules-with an emphasis on those “marginal” or “borderline” logs. You know . . . the tough decisions. Should I sell this for saw log or pulp? What about export versus domestic grades? Learn appropriate conversion factors for comparing board foot, weight and cubic foot scale prices. Class will visit a local log sort yard to demonstrate principles. Be prepared for muddy conditions. Instructor: Tom St. Laurent, Forester, Yamhill Scaling Bureau, Forest Grove, OR.

Cedar Bark Basket Making for Beginners (8:15-12:00)
Students will learn basic cedar bark preparation while weaving a basket with a 4”x 4” base and 3 or 4 inch walls. Twining will be introduced. The basket will be completed with an appropriate border. Cedar bark gathering, preparation, and storage will be discussed. Because some students may not finish the basket in class, additional assistance will be available later in the Exhibit Area. Students need to bring the following equipment: A towel, and side cutters or garden shears. Materials fee: $25 per student, payable to instructor at beginning of class. Instructor: Mike Smith, Former President, Columbia Basin Basketry Guild, Oregon City, OR.

Great Model: A Basic Introduction (8:15-12:00)
The GREAT Model is a user-friendly, Excel-based spreadsheet forest stand analysis tool that allows landowners to input farm data to project future values and outputs coming during the next ten years. This class provides a basic introduction to what the GREAT Model is, how it works, and its capabilities. You need no prior computer experience. While not a “hands-on-the-computer” class, this session is a prerequisite for the afternoon’s Great Model: applications session (4C). Instructor: Norm Elwood, Extension Forest Management Specialist, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR.

Measuring Your Forest (8:15-12:00)
Basic data about timber stands is essential for making management decisions. Procedures are not difficult but must eliminate bias to yield credible results. Learn to get numbers that describe young timber stands during a hands-on field training session. In this class you will learn to establish field inventory plots and measure trees using a variety of tools-from OSU’s Woodland Information Stick to d-tapes, clinometers, prisms and angle gauges. Instructor: Steve Bowers, Extension Forestry Agent, Oregon State University, Eugene, OR.

Hosting Woodland Tours(8:15-12:00)
Learn the tips and tricks to help you host educational groups in the woods. Activities to use with youth and non-woodland owners will be demonstrated and practiced: pacing, measuring diameter and height of trees, and plant identification. Using simple homemade tools (and the real things for comparison) we will measure and name trees we find in the forest. Learn the details of working with schools: what they need and want, as well as landowner perspectives on hosting educational groups. Participants should dress for weather and be prepared for walking over some rough terrain. Instructor: Tim Lichen, Environmental Education Specialist, Environmental Information Cooperative, Washington State University, Vancouver, WA.

Tim Lichen has been sharing his knowledge of trees and Oregon forestry for at least 20 years. He is a native Oregonian whose interest in forestry started early with family camping, Boy Scout activities, and outdoor school. As a teacher, forester, and natural resources specialist, he has been coordinating tours for kids, teachers and the general community for two decades. His Hosting Woodland Tours (7A) will be a unique opportunity for you to learn his techniques for working with children and adults.Tim’s teaching skills have made his Tree School classes among those most sought by those wanting to acquire interesting and extremely useable forest information. When asked about the continuing popularity of his Trees to Know and How to Know Trees (9D) class, Lichen said, “We really want to name things in our environment—naming trees makes the forest more familiar and comfortable. And, using the dichotomous key makes tree identification easy.”Presently Lichen is an Environmental Education Specialist with the Washington State University Environmental Information Cooperative at the Vancouver Library in Vancouver, WA.

Forestry on a Small Scale (8:15-9:45)
Learn five steps to caring for five acres or less. If you think managing a very small-forested acreage is not worth it, think again. There are things you can do to protect the health and economic value of even a few acres and at the same time lower fire risks to your home and other buildings. Recreational, wildlife, and aesthetic values can all be enhanced while you manage a woodland on even such a small scale. This class will acquaint you with some options for your property regardless of your goals. Instructor: Gilbert Shibley, OSU Master Woodland Manager and Extension Forestry Program Assistant, Estacada, OR.

Gilbert Shibley —teacher, biologist, forester, family woodland owner. And those are only a few of the “hats” worn by this busy fellow. Many small woodland owners know him for having taken the Extension’s Basic Forestry Shortcourse, the Plant Your Trees RIGHT class, or one of the several other sessions he has taught at Tree School. This year he returns to Tree School with two new classes.Forestry on a Small Scale (8A) is designed for the person with a woodland of five acres or less. However, Shibley emphasizes the many values of forest management on the small scale, saying, “managing the tiny woodland can enhance aesthetic, recreational, and wildlife value—as well as bringing a lot of personal satisfaction.”Gilbert will also teach Practical Lessons for Handling a Forest Estate (7D). He has participated in settling four family estates in seven years. For every woodland owner who dies, there must be someone who attends to numerous tasks. This class will share some of the practical lessons he learned. Gilbert emphasized, “This class is not so much about estate planning as about estate processing.”

Reforestation Basics(8:15-9:45)
This course will teach basic reforestation steps needed to achieve successful reforestation including: identifying limiting site characteristics; defining the forest you want; getting the right seedlings; coordinating harvesting and site preparation; handling and planting seedlings properly; post planting evaluation; and integrated pest management. Students wanting in-depth knowledge on seedling sources, stock types seedling care and handling, and controlling reforestation pests such as insects, weeds and mammals should also consider registering for Seedlings: making the right choices (9B) and SOS-Save Our Seedlings (9C) and Making Effective Forest Weed Control Choices (13D). Instructor: Ole Helgerson, Extension Forestry Agent, Washington State University, Stevenson, WA.

10A

Christmas Tree Marketing (8:15-9:45)
Learn from experience. Three Christmas tree growers familiar with all phases of selling trees-in good years and lean ones-will share their wisdom. They will discuss important topics from selling procedures, finding buyers for trees and tree tagging through final billing and collections. Also included will be contract terms and conditions that are important for growers to consider, avoiding common pitfalls, adjustments to keep buyers and sellers happy, handling paperwork (billing and shipping), inspections, road permits and more. In short, learn how to make the process of tree selling work well for buyers and sellers and, hopefully, avoid unpleasant surprises along the way. Instructors: Dan Green, Woodland Management Inc, Lake Oswego, OR, John Foster, Oregon Tree Farms, Ltd., Estacada, OR and Gayla Hansen, Hansen Tree Farm, Molalla, OR. All are experienced growers and successful marketers.

. 11A

Forest Product Marketing: What do Customers want? (8:15-9:45)
Learn first steps in taking wood products to market-determining what people want to buy and how to promote your value-added product effectively. You’ll hear how the professionals evaluate consumer preferences, trends and opportunities as well as determining the best strategy for positioning a new product in the market place. While this class is important for those wishing to market manufactured wood products, it will also provide valuable insight into general marketing processes. Instructor: Roy Anderson, Oregon State University, Department of Wood Science and Engineering, Corvallis, OR.

12A

Nuts and Bolts of Forest Certification (8:15-9:45)
Certification is rapidly becoming a household word for forest landowners. Although debates over certification have grown like wildfire in recent years, the subject still seems abstract to many small forest owners. What does certification mean-on the ground and in your pocketbook? Participants will become more familiar with the audit process, current standards, and both direct and indirect costs. Also, find out how certified managers can take advantage of local opportunities for “green” market labeling, including commercial building projects underway in the Portland area. Instructor: Barry Sims; President, Sims Forestry, Portland, OR.

Barry Sims, President of Sims Forestry, Portland, comes to us from the Northwest by way of New England where he received a Masters Degree in forestry from the University of Vermont. Sims grew up in Idaho and still has family in Wallowa County, Oregon.Sims, who will be teaching a class called Nuts and Bolts of Forest Certification (12A), gained experience with certification systems while working as a New England regional representative for Scientific Certification Systems. “Each one is different from the others. We will be looking at the costs, processes, market benefits and the like for each. Product marketing opportunities for certified wood are just beginning to open up here in the Northwest. It is a good time for woodland owners to get a clearer vision of certification—what it is and what it isn’t,” he concluded.As a forestry consultant, Sims takes a special interest in helping woodland owners with uneven age forest projects. “For north westerners, it is a new way of viewing one’s woodland—and interest is growing,” he said.

13A

Managing the Weeds in Your Christmas Trees(8:15-9:45)
This class explores the variety of strategies growers can use to control competing weeds in Christmas tree plantations. Herbicide control prescriptions will be examined, including a review of the current registered chemicals and the weeds they most effectively control. One ODA pesticide re-certification credit available. Instructor: Kurt Spingath, Forestry Technical Representative, Wilbur-Ellis Co., Portland, OR.

14A

Is Timber a Good Investment for Your Portfolio?(8:15-9:45)
Does growing timber and holding timberland make sense-and cents? This session examines the historical rates of return for timber compared to other investments like stocks and bonds. Learn about risk in investment planning and how timber fits into a portfolio. And, find out about strategies for minimizing risk in timber investments through effective asset allocation. Instructor: Jim Christian, Financial Advisor, Morgan Stanley Company, Eugene, OR. and Lane County Master Woodland Manager.

15A

Special Forest Products: Nettles to Truffles (8:15-9:45 a.m.)
Special forest products include many products harvested, gathered, and collected from forests throughout the Northwest, including berries, bark, nettles, truffles, craft wood, and transplants. After a brief introduction about what special forest products can be, several case studies will be presented that demonstrate people making income from things they collect, grow, or create from woodlands. Instructor: Susan J. Alexander, Natural Resource Economist, USDA Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station, Corvallis, OR.

Late Morning Classes

Mixed Species Forest Management (10:30 a.m.-Noon)
Managing a mixed-species stand presents a perplexing array of options. How do you think about mixing species to attain your silvicultural objectives? This session will address the implications of spacing and spatial arrangement during planting, alternative release treatments, stand density management, harvesting strategies, and the role of natural regeneration. Instructor: Doug Maguire, Extension Silviculture Specialist, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR.

Meet Doug Maguire, OSU new Extension Silviculture Specialist. Doug joined the campus Extension staff in January, 2002 replacing Bill Emmingham following his retirement.Doug comes to Extension all the way from the Department of Forest Resources in the College of Forestry at Oregon State University. Prior to his new position in Extension, Doug taught undergraduate and graduate classes in silviculture and conducted research. He is well-known as an outstanding teacher by his students. Before coming to OSU, Doug was on the faculty at the University of Washington and the University of Maine and worked as a silviculturalist for the U.S. Forest Service.Doug’s special interests include mixed species management, silvicultural effects on wood quality and the Swiss needle cast problems in western Oregon. He has already participated in a mixed species management tour this past summer in Clackamas County and presented a first-of-its-kind spacing guide for mixed species forests. His Tree School class, Mixed Species Management (8B), will build on this concept and help you examine techniques for successfully managing mixed forests.

Seedlings: Making the Right Choices (10:30 a.m.-Noon)
Attempting reforestation with the wrong seedlings can turn into both a short-and long-term disaster for the woodland owner. This class covers the basics of selecting the right seed source and seedling stock types for a variety of reforestation situations. You will also learn about how plant-breeding techniques are employed in forest tree species and how genetically improved seedlings can be used by woodland owners. Finally, this class will provide information about the relative economics of different stock type and seed options and help woodland owners weigh the benefits vs. the costs to make a good decision for their objectives. For those wanting further reforestation information, also consider Reforestation Basics (9A), SOS-Save Our Seedlings (9C) and Making Effective Forest Weed Control Choices (13D). Instructor: Cheryl Talbert, Director of Western Regeneration Operations, Weyerhaeuser Company, Rochester, WA.

10B

Growing Minor Christmas Tree Species (10:30 a.m.-Noon)
Christmas tree growers know about growing the “big three” species-Douglas-fir, noble and grand fir. But what do we know about growing “minor” species like Nordmann, Turkish, Caanan, Fraser fir and others? Where do these species come from: What sites will they grow on? How should they be grown and cultured? Will buyers like them? These are just some of the questions we will consider as we look into these lesser-grown tree species. Instructors: Chal Landgren, Extension Forestry Agent, Oregon State University, St. Helens, OR and Jim Bays, Banks, OR-a lifelong Christmas tree grower experienced with Nordmann and Turkish fir.

11B

Forest Product Marketing Business Profiles: How Bankers make Lending Decisions (10:30 a.m.-Noon)
You have your idea. Now you need start-up capital. But do you know how to communicate with lenders? Participants will see first-hand how banks analyze businesses, the “secret” tools and techniques they use, how they perceive risk in the wood products industry, how they underwrite and make lending decisions. Instructors: Roger Busse, U.S. Bank and Dr. Mark Green, Oregon State University, Austin Family Business Program, Corvallis, OR.

12B

Oregon's Forests - In a Global Context(10:30 a.m.-Noon)
This session will explore the multiple values society places on our forests, the pressures created by a growing population, and different roles for forests. You’ll learn about production, multi-value, conservation/reserve and residential forests and the challenges we face in the future. Find out how Oregon’s forests are doing in a worldwide context. Examine global, national and state data to assess forest conditions and identify key trends. Instructor:Hal Salwasser, Dean of College of Forestry, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR.

Hal Salwasser The Dean of OSU's College of Forestry is back! Hal Salwasser made his teaching debut at Tree School in 2001. Unable to join us last year, Hal returns in 2003 with an in-depth session focusing on Oregon's forests—in a global context (12B). He'll help us examine the challenges we face as a society in meeting the variety of demands we place on our natural resources. And, Hal will share his insights about how we should be thinking about our forests with respect to their use. This will be a thought-provoking session.Hal has been the Dean of the College of Forestry at Oregon State University since July, 2000. His prior work in forest management with the U.S. Forest Service, academia and in forestry research provides him with a unique perspective to help shape how we consider the future of forestry in tomorrow's world.

13B

Basic Chainsaw Maintenance and Safety - In Action! (10:30 a.m.-Noon)
Learn the basics of properly maintaining and operating your chainsaw-or other two cycle engines. This class will be a hands-on session focusing on fuel, air and spark tips, tricks and secrets. Bar and chain maintenance will be covered, too, with a special emphasis on saw chain sharpening. Saws and tools provided, but feel free to bring your own saw. . .for special help! Class size limited to 25. This class is repeated at 1:30pm. Instructor: J.D. Fernstrom, Technical Services Manager, Stihl Northwest, Chehalis, WA.

14B

The Basics of Boundary Surveys: Where are Your Boundaries? (10:30 a.m.-Noon)
This class will cover what the rural property owner should know about property surveying from the perspective of a logging engineer and licensed land surveyor. The main topics will be the basic survey and deed language and how to manage marking the boundaries of your land. Which boundaries can be marked by you and which should be done by a land surveyor? Which lines do you really need to be marked and how can you cut costs and insure a quality job? Instructor: Eric Urstadt, Licensed Land Surveyor and Logging Engineer, Stuntzner Engineering and Forestry, Forest Grove, OR.

15B

Illustrated Forest Practices Manual (10:30 a.m.-Noon)
Oregon’s new illustrated forest practices manual is receiving fantastic review all over the state. This session will walk you through the manual, introduce you to its various sections and how the book is organized, and get you ready to put it to work on your tree farm. Copies available to all attendees for $10 each, payable at the session. Instructors: Glenn Ahrens, Extension Forestry Agent, Oregon State University, Astoria, OR. and Ric Balfour, Director of Forestry Education, Oregon Forest Resources Institute, Portland, OR.

Early Afternoon Classes

Introduction to Uneven Age Forestry (1:30-5:15 p.m.)
What is uneven age forest management and what are the basic principles behind this practice? Learn about applications for growing and tending forests here in the Pacific Northwest. Classroom session will be followed by visit to the Uneven Age Research and Demonstration Area at the Hopkins Memorial Tree Farm. A 2002 harvest provides an excellent chance to see tree spacings, residual tree damage and seedling regeneration. Instructor: John Poppino, OSU Master Woodland Manager and President of the Oregon Small Woodlands Association, Milwaukie, OR

John Poppino, familiar to many in Oregon as the president of the Oregon Small Woodlands Association, returns to Tree School to teach his Introduction to Uneven Age Management (1C). When asked about his interest in UAM, he responded, “I like the idea of having a full production forest—all the time. This system leads to continual harvest potential. Some years ago, during a forestry tour in Germany, he saw a multi-species forest being managed on the uneven age principle. It worked because they knew how much light each species needed to thrive in the understory. He is applying UAM to his own Douglas-fir stands—and reporting success. During Poppino’s class he will share information from the uneven age stand at Hopkins Memorial Tree Farm where three entries have now been completed.John and his wife, Mary, own and operate the Lazy RB farm outside Estacada. He is a retired from the USDA Forest Service where he specialized in land use planning as well as being responsible for a forest inventory and analysis project involving Oregon, Washington, California, and Hawaii.To meet John and learn more about uneven age management, select class 1C—and learn from one of our best! .

Waving Wand...a Fast and Effective Way to Apply Herbicides (1:30-5:15 p.m.)
The waving wand technique for herbicide application is an excellent way to apply herbicides in Christmas tree and forest plantings quickly. Find out how this system works using a backpack sprayer and how you can simply calibrate your product delivery to ensure success. Two ODA pesticide re-certification credits available. Instructor: Bruce Kepsas, Vegetation Management Specialist, UAP-Northwest, Woodburn, OR.

Thinning For Profit(1:30-5:15 p.m.)
Find out how to increase the value of your timber stands by regulating stand density through thinning programs. Class emphasizes thinning strategies as well as pruning in young timber stands and answers the what, why, and where questions about managing young conifer forests. Learn how to use stand density for planning your next harvest. Note: This class should be taken after Measuring Your Forest, 6A for a more complete stand density management training-unless you already have these basic measurement skills. Instructor: Jack Carter, Forester, Master Woodland Manager, and the 2001 Clackamas County Woodland Farmer of the Year Award, Corbett, OR.

Great Model: Application Session (1:30-5:15 p.m.)
Prerequisite: this is an ADVANCED class requiring computer skills and a knowledge of spreadsheets; you must have attended the GREAT Model: A Basic Introduction, 5A. During this “hands-on-the-computer” class you will practice entering data and making GREAT Model runs, discuss model applications, and simulate runs on your own tree farm property. Attendance limited to 20. Instructor: Norm Elwood, Extension Forest Management Specialist, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR.

GPS For Dummies - Not Really!(1:30- 5:15 p.m.)
Global Position Systems (GPS) are widely available and becoming more commonly used by forest owners. Find out how GPS works and what applications are possible for tree farmers. This class will be a hands-on session providing you the chance to use a basic GPS receiver, record data and create a map. No experience necessary. Instructors: Wendy Hein, Extension 4-H Agent, Oregon State University, Oregon City, OR and Walt Garvin, Tree Farmer, Milwaukie, OR.

Fire in Oregon's Forests: Issues and Options (1:30-3:00 p.m.)
Wildfire burned nearly 1 million acres of forest land in Oregon in 2002, greatly impacting both rural communities and valuable forest resources. Forest conditions favoring more large fires are expected in the region for years to come, raising many questions about how to reduce destructive fires and what to do in areas that have burned. Learn about some of the key issues and management options related to wildfire on forest lands in Oregon, including recent research findings as well as new developments in the public policy arena. Instructors: Steve Fitzgerald, Extension Forestry Agent, Oregon State University, Redmond, OR and Paul Adams, Extension Forest Watershed Specialist, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR.

Steve Fitzgerald & Paul Adams Fire in Oregon’s Forest: issues and options (6C), is a special class for Tree School 2003. Should we “let it burn” or how proactive should we be concerning forest management and hazard fuels reduction? And, what about areas that burn—do timber salvage and rehabilitation measures make sense?Steve Fitzgerald and Paul Adams are veteran Extension foresters with the Oregon State University Extension Service. Together, they will help you understand the history, biology and politics of this dilemma now facing all of us. They are uniquely qualified for the task.Steve is our “fire guy,” having joined OSU as an Extension Forestry Agent in 1984. He is nationally known for his educational programming in fire behavior and forest management. He appeared on the McNeil Lehrer Report for PBS in 2000. And, just this past year, he has completed an in-depth publication examining Fire in Oregon’s Forests: risks, effects and treatment options.Paul has been a Forest Watershed Extension Specialist in OSU’s Forest Engineering Department since 1980. Paul’s work focuses on the effects of forest practices on soil and water resources. In addition, he has a growing interest in forest policy and public issues, public perceptions and forestry in the media. Don’t miss this unique opportunity!

What's Killing My Trees: Insect & Disease Problems in Western Oregon Forests(1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m.)
This class is designed to teach you about the important insect and disease problems in western Oregon forests. Come learn the latest information on Swiss needle cast, laminated root rot, bark beetles, and other pests. Learn how to identify and manage the common forest pests in your area. Students are encouraged to bring disease and insect samples for identification. Handouts will be provided. Instructor: Greg Filip, Extension Forest Pest Specialist, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR.

Greg Filip has been on the faculty of Oregon State University since 1992. Better known to his co-workers as, “Doctor Death”, he is OSU’s Extension Forest Pest Management Specialist. Greg has been a regular teacher in the state-wide Master Woodland Manager program, has authored numerous woodland owner publications and directs OSU’s Swiss Needle Cast Cooperative.And, as a regular instructor at Tree School, Greg’s classes are always a huge draw and provide valuable information landowners can take home and use. This year, we bring Greg back to Tree School for his time-honored, What’s Killing My Trees? (7C) and a new class: Sudden Oak Death Syndrome (12D). If you think the sudden oak death disease only attacks oak trees...think again. Sign up now to reserve your seat.Greg is one of those people you just really enjoy working with. He is always ready to dig in and get his hands dirty. To show their appreciation, the Extension Forestry staff from around the state recently recognized Greg for his outstanding contributions by presenting him their Awesome Force Award for 2002. Congratulations, Greg—to the awesome one!

Native Plants in the Landscape(1:30-3:00 p.m.)
Enhancing a garden or woodland area with native plants makes for a truly Oregon scene. Join us to take a look at selected native plants, discuss their beauty and special characteristics, plus learn about where you can acquire them. Local inspiring collections will be highlighted, too. Finally, culturing native plants in the landscape will be discussed to increase your success and enjoyment! Instructor: Elizabeth Howley, Horticulture Department Chair/Instructor, Clackamas Community College, Oregon City, OR.

SOS - Save Our Seedlings(1:30-3:00 p.m.)
Reforestation is an investment in future growth. Protecting seedlings helps ensure that your future forest survives to thrive. In addition to discussing wildlife habitat opportunities in a forest setting, this class will present ways to protect seedlings from the insects and mammals that feed on or damage seedlings. Protection measures will include mechanical, biological and chemical means-all presented by an experienced forester. Students wanting an integrated view of reforestation or more detailed information on seedling genetics, correct seed sources and seedling care and handling, should also consider registering for Reforestation Basics (9A), Seedlings: making the right choices (9B) and Making Effective Forest Weed Control Choices (13D). Instructor: Greg Taylor, Forester, Forest Resource Management, Inc., Wilsonville, OR.

10C

Christmas Tree Production Trends - Adjusting and Learning from Others(1:30-3:00 p.m.)
For those wanting to understand what the future may hold for the Christmas tree industry, a recent industry-wide survey of Oregon’s Christmas tree production outlines important trends. Come learn what the survey says about current production, sales, wages, and tree prices. Also, catch a small glimpse of the future as we look at current tree planting statistics. The class will include a discussion about past surveys and a look at how growers of other agricultural commodities/crops have tried to deal with changes in supply and demand for their products. Especially relevant to new or potential growers will be a grower’s perspective on living through past over-production cycles in Christmas trees. Instructors: Janice Goodwin, State Statistician, Oregon Agriculture Statistical Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Portland, OR, Larry Burt, Extension Marketing Economist, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR and Stan Low, owner of the 300-acre Highland Farm, Beavercreek, OR.

11C

Forest Product Marketing: Finding Suppliers and Partners (1:30-3:00 p.m.)
Are there other folks out there doing what you plan to do? Where can you get your raw materials? Learn about the wood products industry in Oregon: Where are the firms? What do they buy? What do they make? Who is a competitor and who might be a potential partner? Instructor: Scott Leavengood, Extension Wood Products Agent, Oregon State University, Beaverton, OR.

12C

UFO's - Unidentified Flowering Objects: New Weeds on Your Tree Farm!(1:30-3:00 p.m.)
Invasive weed species are a significant problem on rural lands. Recent establishments of kudzu, horseweed and Portuguese broom are only a few examples. Find out about some of the most important potential weed threats in our area, how to identify these plants, their biology and possible control. One ODA pesticide re-certification credit available. Instructor: Jed Colquhoun, Extension Weed Specialist, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR.

13C

Basic Chainsaw Maintenance and Safety - In Action!(1:30-3:00 p.m.)
Learn the basics of properly maintaining and operating your chainsaw-or other two cycle engines. This class will be a hands-on session focusing on fuel, air and spark tips, tricks and secrets. Bar and chain maintenance will be covered, too, with a special emphasis on saw chain sharpening. Saws and tools provided, but feel free to bring your own saw . . .for special help! Class size limited to 25. This class is repeated at 10:30am. Instructor: J.D. Fernstrom, Technical Services Manager, Stihl Northwest, Chehalis, WA.

14C

Property Rights and the Law: What Exactly Do You Own?(1:30-3:00 p.m.)
Ever have access problems? Ever have boundary disputes? Ever need to know exactly what that easement means? Can people steal your land through adverse possession? Are you giving prescriptive rights without knowing it? Could you have an easement even though it’s not written down? Can you force access if landlocked? If you let someone squat on your property, could you be giving it away? This class involves what you and others can do on your property. Find out about these topics as they class examines property law for rural landowners. Hopefully, you’ll get important answers. . .before you need to know! Instructors: Eric Urstadt, Licensed Land Surveyor & Logging Engineer, Stuntzner Engineering and Forestry, Forest Grove, OR and Bob Browning, practicing real estate attorney and owner of Browning Law Offices, PC, Forest Grove, OR.

15C

Natural Resources Report...From Your Legislature(1:30-3:00 p.m.)
Our Oregon legislature is now in session and their plate is full with tough issues-with forest property taxation being just one of the critical topics effecting those concerned about natural resource protection and utilization. Find out what’s going on up-to-the-minute, what’s coming in the weeks ahead, and how you can make your voice heard NOW. Local Oregon House and Senate legislators-who are family forest and Christmas tree owners-will be present to give their report. Instructor: Tim Wigley, Partner, PAC/WEST Communications, Wilsonville, OR and former President, Oregon Forest Industries Council, Salem, OR.

Late Afternoon Classes

Advanced Alder Management: Silviculture to Marketing (3:45-5:15 p.m.)
Learn all the details of alder management. Review basic alder establishment methods, density management, pruning and thinning guidelines. This class will highlight the latest research, markets and utilization standards. What does the future hold for this tree species here in the Northwest and around the world? Come and find out. Instructor: Glenn Ahrens, Extension Forestry Agent, Oregon State University, Astoria, OR.

Practical Lessons for Handling a Forest Estate(3:45-5:15 p.m.)
Will you someday need to know what to do with a forest property after a family member dies? I have been through it four times in seven years, have learned some things that could help you be prepared, and am ready to talk about it before I forget. It has to do with finding appraisers, attorneys or other professionals, and also about the nature and timing of the various tasks that may be peculiar to estates with forest property. This is not so much about estate planning as about estate processing; not so much about taxes as about the decisions that may tax even those of us with good plans. Instructor: Gilbert Shibley, OSU Master Woodland Manager and Extension Forestry Program Assistant, Estacada, OR.

Gilbert Shibley -teacher, biologist, forester, family woodland owner. And those are only a few of the “hats” worn by this busy fellow. Many small woodland owners know him for having taken the Extension’s Basic Forestry Shortcourse, the Plant Your Trees RIGHT class, or one of the several other sessions he has taught at Tree School. This year he returns to Tree School with two new classes.Forestry on a Small Scale (8A) is designed for the person with a woodland of five acres or less. However, Shibley emphasizes the many values of forest management on the small scale, saying, “managing the tiny woodland can enhance aesthetic, recreational, and wildlife value-as well as bringing a lot of personal satisfaction.”Gilbert will also teach Practical Lessons for Handling a Forest Estate (7D). He has participated in settling four family estates in seven years. For every woodland owner who dies, there must be someone who attends to numerous tasks. This class will share some of the practical lessons he learned. Gilbert emphasized, “This class is not so much about estate planning as about estate processing.”

Soils 101 (3:45-5:15 p.m.)
Soil is one of our most important natural resources. Without it we can’t grow anything. Learn about the soil factors that are most critical to growing trees for timber and Christmas trees, plus management practices that minimize the degradation of this vital resource. This class will also introduce you to the soil survey information available in all counties. Instructor: Mike Bondi,Extension Forestry Agent, Oregon State University, Oregon City, OR.

Trees to Know and How to Know Trees(3:45-5:15 p.m.)
Practice making and using a dichotomous key to identify trees. Plant samples will be used in the classroom to construct a simple key, before the class goes outside on the campus to use an actual key to identify living/growing trees in a landscaped environment. Also, learn how trees function from root to crown, bark to heartwood. Wood “cookies” will be shared to examine the insides of a variety of trees native to Oregon. Instructor: Tim Lichen, Environmental Education Specialist, Environmental Information Cooperative, Washington State University; Vancouver, WA.

Tim Lichen has been sharing his knowledge of trees and Oregon forestry for at least 20 years. He is a native Oregonian whose interest in forestry started early with family camping, Boy Scout activities, and outdoor school. As a teacher, forester, and natural resources specialist, he has been coordinating tours for kids, teachers and the general community for two decades. His Hosting Woodland Tours (7A) will be a unique opportunity for you to learn his techniques for working with children and adults.Tim’s teaching skills have made his Tree School classes among those most sought by those wanting to acquire interesting and extremely useable forest information. When asked about the continuing popularity of his Trees to Know and How to Know Trees (9D) class, Lichen said, “We really want to name things in our environment-naming trees makes the forest more familiar and comfortable. And, using the dichotomous key makes tree identification easy.”Presently Lichen is an Environmental Education Specialist with the Washington State University Environmental Information Cooperative at the Vancouver Library in Vancouver, WA.

. 10D

Long Term Productivity and Your Christmas Trees (3:45-5:15 p.m.)
How do repeated crops of Christmas trees-on the same ground-affect the productivity of the land? Recent research by the OSU and WSU Extension Services represent the first-ever study to examine this question. Find out what biological, chemical and physical soil properties can be most impacted by repeated tree crops-and, what management practices may be most appropriate for long-term, sustainable tree production. Instructor: Rick Fletcher, Extension Forestry Agent, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR.

11D

Forest Product Marketing: Tales from the Trenches(3:45-5:15 p.m.)
Learn from a fellow small woodland owner with first-hand experience taking a product “from stump to showroom.” Several product examples will be presented to demonstrate principles of “value added marketing.” Students will have an opportunity to compare their perceptions of what makes a quality product to what buyers look for when purchasing. Instructor: John Belton, Tree Farmer, J&C Belton Tree Farms, Sandy, OR.

12D

Sudden Oak Death: A New Disease in Oregon(3:45-5:15 p.m.)
Sudden Oak Death, an introduced disease, is causing extensive damage to oaks in California. The disease was recently reported in Curry County. The fungal disease, related to the organism that caused Ireland’s potato famine, causes Port-Orford-cedar root rot in southern Oregon and northern California. Sudden Oak Death causes mortality in black oak, live oaks, and tanoak, and a leaf and twig dieback of laurel, bigleaf maple, manzanita, rhododendron, and vaccinium. It has not been reported on Oregon white oak, but it has been found on redwood and Douglas-fir foliage in California. This class will discuss the basic biology of the disease and ramifications should the disease be found on Douglas-fir or white oak in Oregon. Instructor: Greg Filip, Extension Forest Pest Specialist, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR.

13D

Making Effective Forest Weed Control Choices (3:45-5:15 p.m.)
Knowing what herbicide to use and when to apply it...is the key to effective weed control. This class covers the common prescriptions for our woody forest brush and herbaceous weed communities that compete with newly planted or older tree seedlings. Weed control options for Douglas-fir and other commonly used conifer species will be discussed. Handout materials will detail products and rate effectiveness. One ODA pesticide re-certification credit available. Instructor: Bruce Alber, Forestry Technical Representative, Wilbur-Ellis Co, Portland, OR.

Please use the back button on the toolbar to return to the class schedule

Return to Registration Form

Return to Home page