Forest Management

Theory and practice to support the economy of forest stakeholders and the ecology of the forest

Connie Smyser- Chairperson

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Fire Radio 10/7/24 Talk Show
Fire Radio 10/7/24 Talk Show

Members of local VFD’s and Trees Foundation discuss current fire programs and strategies for the region. Fire management is now a combination of suppression and ignition.

Kelpie Wilson and her Biochar Handbook
Kelpie Wilson and her Biochar Handbook

Our top regional biochar expert talks about its role in forestry and gardening, which is the topic of her new book

Wyatt Leach Interview
Wyatt Leach Interview

A young leader in wildland fuel management talks about his work combining suppression, manual reduction and prescribed burns

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Hike to Gilham Butte
August Fire/Ruth Lake Campout, May 2022
August Fire/Ruth Lake Campout, May 2022

For the second year in a row, ISF members and friends gathered for a campout near Ruth in May to look at the aftermath of the August fire and learn about how wildfire is managed.

A Visit to K-P & Sons Mill
A Visit to K-P & Sons Mill