Looking to Forests

Making the case for improved approaches to forestry Here in Oregon we have no excuse not to provide leadership in understanding and demonstrating excellent forestry; we have all of the ingredients – an ecological legacy of remarkably valuable and vibrant forests, a conducive climate, and a culture with enough comfort to

The Most Important Lesson I Have Learned From the Forests - As upbeat and celebratory as the memorial service for our old friend was, the inescapable sadness was captured in a comment I overheard as I descended toward the sidewalk.  Turning to her companion she said "well, I guess

What if what we asked of nature is aligned with what nature can provide? We’re told that “travel broadens”.  My experience affirms the truth of this statement, but it also teaches me that the opposite is true.  Travel, when accompanied by observation, questioning, and reflection, can also do just

Digging Into the Central Role of Stories - As I steered my truck down the on ramp, it came to me; a minute earlier I’d given the gas attendant the wrong answer.  After sizing me and my truck up, he asked “you goin’ huntin’?”.  Merging onto the highway rising

One forest steward's view of the Portland Airport rebuilding project - There are many reasons why the current renovation and reconstruction at the Portland Airport is significant and worthy of attention. As a Coast Range forest owner and steward, viewing the project from a distance, I’m unfortunately

What might Oregon Ash teach us about our present and future? I can’t seem to shake Oregon ash; the trees fill my attention in ways that they never did before.  Travelling through our forests, I find myself noticing them – and often stop to admire and appreciate their details and