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Lecture - What We’ve Learned from Decades of Long-Term Forest Research
March 11, 2026

2026 OSU College of Forestry Starker Lecture Series: A century of research forest discoveries.

"What We’ve Learned from Decades of Long-Term Forest Research"
presented by Fred Swanson, Research Geologist (retired) US Forest Service and Emeritus Faculty
March 11, 2026 | 4:00 pm...

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Andrews Forest Monthly Meeting Feb 2026
February 06, 2026

Andrews Forest Monthly Meeting: Friday, February 6,  9-11 AM

Presentations:

  • “Native Peoples of the Upper McKenzie River” presented by David G. Lewis, PhD, Assistant Professor of Anthropology and Indigenous Studies, OSU
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Thirtieth anniversary of 1996 floods
February 06, 2026
This weekend (Feb 6-8, 2026) marks the 30th anniversary of the major flood of 1996, which was one of the largest flows in the recorded history of Lookout Creek in the H.J. Andrews Experimental Forest (HJA). The flood caused damage and...
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Forest Ecology Field Crew Opportunities Summer 2026
January 16, 2026
We are looking for one (1) crew lead and three (3) crew members to work on a long-term study of forest dynamics in the Pacific Northwest. We seek individuals who are interested in ecological research and enjoy working outdoors as part of a team....
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Andrews Forest Monthly Meeting Jan 2026
January 09, 2026

Andrews Forest Monthly Meeting: Friday, January 9,  9-11 AM

Presentations:

  • “Economic valuation of carbon sequestration in 0ld-growth Douglas-fir dominated forest in the presence of fire: A co-benefit of the H.J. Andrews Experimental Forest”...
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Debris flows on roads at the HJA Dec 2025
December 20, 2025
Multiple debris flows occured at the HJ Andrews Experimental Forest this week, following heavy rains. On-site staff noted a few debris flows that had deposited trees and soil over roads. Travel on impacted roadways at the HJA will impossible...
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Andrews Forest Monthly Meeting Dec 2025
December 05, 2025

Andrews Forest Monthly Meeting: Friday, Dec 5,  9-11 AM

Presentations:

 

  • “Hot, or hot and thirsty: exploring tree physiological stressors with an irrigation experiment.” Presented by Anna Haigh, Cooper Parkins, Justine Rojas, Mark...
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MS Defense: “Douglas-fir and Western Hemlock Responses to Extreme Heat”
December 04, 2025

MS Defense. Gabby John. Dec 4 at 2 PM. “Douglas-fir and Western Hemlock Responses to Extreme Heat.” Co-advised by Drs. Chris Still and Mark Schulze, Gabby’s thesis project utilizes high-resolution microclimate and tree expansion data from the H.J. Andrews Experimental Forest to...

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Andrews Forest Monthly Meeting Nov 2025
November 07, 2025

Andrews Forest Monthly Meeting: Friday, Nov 7,  9-11 AM

Presentations:

  • Finding good neighbors in bad weather: Local interactions shape old-growth tree responses to climate. Presented by Cole Doolittle (Postdoctoral Scholar, Oregon State...
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Andrews Forest Monthly Meeting Oct 2025
October 03, 2025

Andrews Forest Monthly Meeting: Friday, Oct 3,  9-11 AM

Presentations:

  • Withstanding wildfires: fish, amphibian, and crayfish populations in 30 watersheds after 3 megafires. Presented by Allison Swartz, Postdoc Scholar, OSU.
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