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• 1. [Article] Herbicides for brush and fern control on forest sites in western Oregon and Washington

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Herbicides for brush and fern control on forest sites in western Oregon and Washington Author: Emmingham, William H., Conard, Susan G., Oregon State University. Forest Research Laboratory Title: Herbicides for brush and fern control on forest sites in western Oregon and Washington Author: Emmingham, William H., Conard, Susan G., Oregon State University. Forest Research Laboratory Close

• 2. [Article] A user's guide for on-site determinations of stand density and growth with a programmable calculator

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: A user's guide for on-site determinations of stand density and growth with a programmable calculator Author: Emmingham, William H., Tappeiner, J. C. (John C.), Gourley, J. C. (Jonna C.), Oregon State University. Forest Research Laboratory Title: A user's guide for on-site determinations of stand density and growth with a programmable calculator Author: Emmingham, William H., Tappeiner, J. C. (John C.), Gourley, J. C. (Jonna C.), Oregon State University. Forest Research Laboratory Close

• 3. [Article] Herbicides for shrub control on forest sites in northeastern Oregon and northern Idaho

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Herbicides for shrub control on forest sites in northeastern Oregon and northern Idaho Author: Emmingham, William H., Conard, Susan G., Oregon State University. Forest Research Laboratory Title: Herbicides for shrub control on forest sites in northeastern Oregon and northern Idaho Author: Emmingham, William H., Conard, Susan G., Oregon State University. Forest Research Laboratory Close

• 4. [Article] Herbicides for forest brush control in southwestern Oregon

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Herbicides for forest brush control in southwestern Oregon Author: Emmingham, William H., Conard, Susan G., Oregon State University. Forest Research Laboratory Title: Herbicides for forest brush control in southwestern Oregon Author: Emmingham, William H., Conard, Susan G., Oregon State University. Forest Research Laboratory Close

• 5. [Article] Silviculture practices for riparian forests in the Oregon Coast Range

  This publication is aimed at watershed councils, government agencies, and specialists (foresters, wildlife and fisheries biologists) interested in riparian area silviculture or watershed restoration. It ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Silviculture practices for riparian forests in the Oregon Coast Range Author: Emmingham, William H., Mikowski, Dan, Chan, Samuel S., Oregon State University. Forest Research Laboratory, Owston, Peyton W., Bishaw, Badege This publication is aimed at watershed councils, government agencies, and specialists (foresters, wildlife and fisheries biologists) interested in riparian area silviculture or watershed restoration. It contains information on the ecology of riparian forests and a checklist of recommended practices and common mistakes made in restoring conifers to hardwood-dominated riparian forests. Our recommendations are based on 1) an evaluation of 34 riparian restoration projects spanning the Coast Range of Oregon, 2) three case studies of riparian restoration projects, and 3) ongoing research projects aimed at learning how to establish or release conifers in riparian forests. We found that project managers were choosing appropriate conifer species and stock types for planting, but the survival and growth of conifers in the understory were poor. Managers were underestimating the competitive power of shrub and hardwood communities. In some cases, conflicting objectives and lack of priority setting led to the failure of expensive projects. We hope this publication will assist managers in efforts to restore healthy riparian forests and dwindling fish stocks. Title: Silviculture practices for riparian forests in the Oregon Coast Range Author: Emmingham, William H., Mikowski, Dan, Chan, Samuel S., Oregon State University. Forest Research Laboratory, Owston, Peyton W., Bishaw, Badege This publication is aimed at watershed councils, government agencies, and specialists (foresters, wildlife and fisheries biologists) interested in riparian area silviculture or watershed restoration. It contains information on the ecology of riparian forests and a checklist of recommended practices and common mistakes made in restoring conifers to hardwood-dominated riparian forests. Our recommendations are based on 1) an evaluation of 34 riparian restoration projects spanning the Coast Range of Oregon, 2) three case studies of riparian restoration projects, and 3) ongoing research projects aimed at learning how to establish or release conifers in riparian forests. We found that project managers were choosing appropriate conifer species and stock types for planting, but the survival and growth of conifers in the understory were poor. Managers were underestimating the competitive power of shrub and hardwood communities. In some cases, conflicting objectives and lack of priority setting led to the failure of expensive projects. We hope this publication will assist managers in efforts to restore healthy riparian forests and dwindling fish stocks. Close

• 6. [Article] Herbicides for clump and stem treatment of weed trees and shrubs in Oregon and Washington

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Herbicides for clump and stem treatment of weed trees and shrubs in Oregon and Washington Author: Emmingham, William H., Conard, Susan G., Oregon State University. Forest Research Laboratory Title: Herbicides for clump and stem treatment of weed trees and shrubs in Oregon and Washington Author: Emmingham, William H., Conard, Susan G., Oregon State University. Forest Research Laboratory Close

• 7. [Article] Herbicides for grass and herbaceous weed control in Oregon and Washington

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Herbicides for grass and herbaceous weed control in Oregon and Washington Author: Emmingham, William H., Conard, Susan G., Oregon State University. Forest Research Laboratory Title: Herbicides for grass and herbaceous weed control in Oregon and Washington Author: Emmingham, William H., Conard, Susan G., Oregon State University. Forest Research Laboratory Close

• 8. [Article] Riparian forest buffers on agricultural lands in the Oregon coast range : Beaver Creek riparian project as a case study

  Riparian areas in the Pacific Northwest have traditionally been a source of natural resources, such as timber and grazing, and have been used as transportation corridors and homestead sites. A primary impact ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Riparian forest buffers on agricultural lands in the Oregon coast range : Beaver Creek riparian project as a case study Author: Rogers, William Reinhold, Bishaw, Badege, Emmingham, William H., Oregon State University. Forest Research Laboratory Riparian areas in the Pacific Northwest have traditionally been a source of natural resources, such as timber and grazing, and have been used as transportation corridors and homestead sites. A primary impact of use has been the removal of riparian trees, the crowns and roots of which provide shade and stream bank protection. Increases in water temperature can be lethal to salmonid fish, and decreasing salmon populations over the past few decades have resulted in an urgent need for improving the management of watersheds, fish habitat, and water quality. Leaving stream-side buffers is now required by state forest practices regulations on forest lands, but no regulations are in place on agricultural lands, where riparian trees have frequently been removed. In 1995, the Beaver Creek Riparian Buffer Project was established to develop better information about how to establish riparian buffers on coastal pastureland near Newport, Oregon. No riparian trees were present when the trial was begun. A replicated tree filter belt trial was established along the south bank of the creek to compare unplanted pasture (controls) with commercially valued red alder (Alnus rubra) planted at 6-ft spacing in belts 1 row, 3 rows, and 6 rows wide. Tree survival and height and diameter growth were compared, as well as the amount of shade produced by the three treatments and control. We used a LI-COR LAI-2000 Plant Canopy Analyzer to quantify shade. We found that intensive site preparation, continued vegetation management, and both fencing and tubing of tree seedlings were necessary to gain survival and protect seedlings from small rodents, beaver, and cattle. Fencing out cattle provided stream bank protection within 1 yr. Significant shading of the stream occurred 2–6 yr after planting, as trees grew tall enough to intercept a significant amount of light. Single row plantings that take a minimal amount of pasture offer significant shading only after 4–7 yr. A wider 6-row filter belt occupies a greater amount of pasture, but provides stream shading sooner than the other treatments. Title: Riparian forest buffers on agricultural lands in the Oregon coast range : Beaver Creek riparian project as a case study Author: Rogers, William Reinhold, Bishaw, Badege, Emmingham, William H., Oregon State University. Forest Research Laboratory Riparian areas in the Pacific Northwest have traditionally been a source of natural resources, such as timber and grazing, and have been used as transportation corridors and homestead sites. A primary impact of use has been the removal of riparian trees, the crowns and roots of which provide shade and stream bank protection. Increases in water temperature can be lethal to salmonid fish, and decreasing salmon populations over the past few decades have resulted in an urgent need for improving the management of watersheds, fish habitat, and water quality. Leaving stream-side buffers is now required by state forest practices regulations on forest lands, but no regulations are in place on agricultural lands, where riparian trees have frequently been removed. In 1995, the Beaver Creek Riparian Buffer Project was established to develop better information about how to establish riparian buffers on coastal pastureland near Newport, Oregon. No riparian trees were present when the trial was begun. A replicated tree filter belt trial was established along the south bank of the creek to compare unplanted pasture (controls) with commercially valued red alder (Alnus rubra) planted at 6-ft spacing in belts 1 row, 3 rows, and 6 rows wide. Tree survival and height and diameter growth were compared, as well as the amount of shade produced by the three treatments and control. We used a LI-COR LAI-2000 Plant Canopy Analyzer to quantify shade. We found that intensive site preparation, continued vegetation management, and both fencing and tubing of tree seedlings were necessary to gain survival and protect seedlings from small rodents, beaver, and cattle. Fencing out cattle provided stream bank protection within 1 yr. Significant shading of the stream occurred 2–6 yr after planting, as trees grew tall enough to intercept a significant amount of light. Single row plantings that take a minimal amount of pasture offer significant shading only after 4–7 yr. A wider 6-row filter belt occupies a greater amount of pasture, but provides stream shading sooner than the other treatments. Close