Woodland Information Night 

Date: March 5, 2025
Time: 6 to 8 pm
Location: Starker Room (PFSC 117), Peavy Forest Science Center*
Oregon State University

*Address for the building is 3100 SW Jefferson Way with parking south of the building off of SW Washington Way or SW 30th St. Parking is free on campus after 5pm.

Refreshments and snacks will be provided.

Agenda:
Kayla Bordelon, the Regional Fire Specialist with OSU Extension, will share about recent movement towards the establishment of a Prescribed Burn Association (PBA) in the mid-valley. 

Matt Mills of ODF will discuss the status and management strategies for dealing with the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) and the Mediterranean Oak Borer (MOB). 
 
Stephanie Rice, Natural Resource Conservation Service, will explain NRCS assistance programs to develop a management plan, obtain financial assistance to improve stand health and resilience, and improve habitat for wildlife. 
 
Claire Fox and Anna Conerly, Greenbelt Land Trust, will discuss the goals of conservation easements which protect critical habitat on land that is actively managed for both forestry and wildlife.

Jarod Jebousek, US Fish and Wildlife Service, will explain the Partners for Fish & Wildlife Program available to private landowners and the role of the USFWS to restore and maintain wildlife habitat in our area.