In this episode of the ‘In the Woods’ podcast, hosted by Jacob Putney from the Oregon State University’s Forestry and Natural Resources Extension Program, fire specialist and assistant professor of practice Micah Schmidt shares his expertise. Schmidt details the intricate process of selecting sample sites, collecting tree ring samples, and analyzing them to understand past forest conditions and fire histories. The episode explores how this research informs current forest management and how fire has shaped forests over centuries.
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In the Woods
“In the Woods” is a monthly podcast series brought to you by the Oregon State University Forestry & Natural Resources Extension program. This podcast brings the forest to listeners by sharing the stories and interviews of forest scientists, land managers, and enthusiastic members of the public. Each month we will bring you research and science-based information on a new topic related to forests that aims to offer some insight into what we know and are still learning about forest science and management. Click here for the "In the Woods" podcast homepage.
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Mar 1, 2025