Vegetation

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” Presented by Fiona Duggan-Fuchs¹, Sarah Gwynn², Alex Rendon¹, Christopher J. Still³ and John J. Gutrich¹

• “Species performance and interactions mediated by microclimate across elevation and fire severity gradients​.” Presented by Jeff Diez, Associate Professor, University of Oregon, https://blogs.uoregon.edu/diez

After our presentations we will move into our community meeting, which includes updates on graduate student activities, site, WNF, community, education, new faces, and recent publications.

Peavy 316, Oregon State University.  Contact Lina DiGregorio for zoom option.

Our meetings follow the academic year. Upcoming meetings:   Feb 6, Mar 6, Apr 3, May 1, June 5

¹ Department of Environmental Science, Policy & Sustainability, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, Oregon

² Geography and Geospatial Science Program, College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences,  Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon

³ Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon

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 understand the extent to which the 2021 PNW Heat Dome affected tree growth. Peavy 125 and zoom.

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 Schulze, Chris Still, Pam Sullivan, German Vargas G.
• “Improving Biodiversity Assessments with eDNA.” Presented by Brooke Penaluna, Research Fish Biologist and Lead Scientist for H.J. Andrews Experimental Forest

After our presentations we will move into our community meeting, which includes updates on graduate student activities, site, WNF, community, education, new faces, and recent publications.

Peavy 302, Oregon State University.  Contact Lina DiGregorio for zoom option.

Our meetings follow the academic year. Upcoming meetings:  Jan 9, Feb 6, Mar 6, Apr 3, May 1, June 5

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 University) and Andrés Holz (Professor, Portland State University)
• Macrofungi in the H.J. Andrews Experimental Forest: past, present and future. Presented by Bitty Roy, prof. emerita, Institute of Ecology and Evolution, University of Oregon

After our presentations we will move into our community meeting, which includes updates on graduate student activities, site, WNF, community, education, new faces, and recent publications.

Peavy 302, Oregon State University.  Contact Lina DiGregorio for zoom option.

Our meetings follow the academic year. Upcoming meetings:  Nov 7, Dec 5, Jan 9, Feb 6, Mar 6, Apr 3, May 1, June 5

Andrews Forest Monthly Meeting: Friday, January 10,  9-11 AM

Presentations:

• “Examining changing spatial patterns in forest canopy gap formation with landscape disturbance” presented David M Bell, Research Forester, USDA Forest Service PNW Research Station.
• “Climate mediated increases in background mortality in temperate rainforests of the Pacific Northwest” presented by Ella Gray, Postdoctoral Scholar, FERM (w/ Dave Bell & Matt Powers)

After our presentations, at 10 AM, we will move into our community meeting, which includes updates on graduate student activities, site, WNF, community enhancement, education, new faces, and recent publications.

Peavy 315, Oregon State University.  Contact Lina DiGregorio for zoom option.

Our meetings follow the academic year. Upcoming meetings: Feb 7, Mar 7, April 4, May 2, June 6.

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

Presentations:

• “Multi-scale impacts of extreme heat on trees and forests of the Pacific Northwest: the 2021 Heat Dome.” presented by Chris Still, Professor, Forest Ecosystems and Society, OSU
• “The forest of fire and rain: in praise of an underappreciated forest ecosystem.” Presented by M.L. (Peg) Herring, emerita professor science communication, CAS, OSU.

After our presentations, at 10 AM, we will move into our community meeting, which includes updates on graduate student activities, site, WNF, community, education, new faces, and recent publications.

FSL Room 20. NOTE ROOM CHANGE. this monthly only. 

Our meetings follow the academic year. Upcoming meetings: Dec 6 (FSL Room 20), Jan 10 (Peavy 315), Feb 7, Mar 7, April 4, May 2, June 6.

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

Presentations:

• "Federal Regulations and Archeological Resources: Best Practices for Conducting Research in the H.J. Andrews Experimental Forest" presented by Steven Highland, Heritage Program Manager (Forest Archeologist) and Tribal Liaison, Willamette National Forest
• "New Fire and Forest Development Histories in Moist Douglas-fir Forests" presented by Andrew Merschel, ORISE Postdoctoral Scholar with USFS PNW Research Station.
• Graduate student lightning talk: "The Influence of Network Contraction and Expansion on Dissolved Oxygen Synchrony" presented by Jasmine Krause, Ph.D. candidate, Water Resources Science, OSU

After our presentations, at 10 AM, we will move into our community meeting, which includes updates on graduate student activities, site, WNF, community, education, new faces, and recent publications.

PFSC 315. Contact Lina DiGregorio for Zoom link.

Our meetings follow the academic year. Upcoming meetings: April 5 (Peavy 315), May 3 (Peavy 315), and June 7 (Peavy 315).