Oregon forests face another tough year as hot, dry summer looms

Oregon’s trees are heading into another difficult year as the state braces for a hot, dry summer that is tied to climate ...
Lake County Examiner

Oregon’s trees face harm from another hot, dry summer

Oregon trees are in for another difficult year due to climate change. “Conditions this spring are already similar to those in ...
The Daily Astorian

How incarcerated Oregon youth are helping restore native plants and forests

Nestled in front of the Northern Oregon Coast Range sits Camp Tillamook, a 25-acre space that houses incarcerated youth and one of a few native plant nurseries along the Oregon Coast. Several youth ...
The Bulletin

Oregon grows more Christmas trees than other states. Climate researchers want to keep it that way

As Oregonians prepare for Christmas, researchers are looking into how they can keep the state’s Christmas tree industry alive for decades to come. Oregon grows more Christmas trees than any other ...
Islands on MSN

Oregon's northernmost redwoods thrive in this idyllic state park near the coast and California border

This state park in southern Oregon features scenic views, hiking trails through majestic redwoods, fishing, and several options for campers.
OPB

Oregon’s Christmas tree specialist tends to one of state’s most important crops

Oregon is the Christmas tree capital of the country, producing over 3 million of the festive evergreens every year. And when Christmas tree growers have a concern with their crops of noble or Douglas ...
OPB

How Oregon scientists are solving the problem of Crater Lake’s dying trees

In 2002, Crater Lake National Park ecologist Michael Murray thought the park’s majestic whitebark pine trees were as good as gone. An invasive fungus called white pine blister rust was killing the ...