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Edward C. Jensen
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
Elizabeth P. Ritchie Distinguished Professor
Professor of Forest Biology and Natural Resource Education

Department of Forest Resources
Peavy Hall 117
Corvallis, OR 97331-5703
(541)737-2519

BS, 1973, Univ. of Illinois
MS, 1976, Univ. of Washington
PhD, 1989, Oregon State Univ.

Professional interests: natural resource education; forest ecology

Current programs: developing, conducting, and evaluating natural resource education programs for various audiences; improving instruction in the College

Graduate students:

Emily Gonzalez, MS; Ben McCraw, MS

MS in Natural Resource Education and Extension --- Letter to Prospective Students

Tree of The Month

Trees of the Pacific Northwest

Courses:

• FOR 141, Tree and Shrub Identification
• FOR 241, Dendrology
• FOR 499/599, Shrubs of Pacific NW Forests (Fall)
• FOR 499/599, Flora of Pacific NW Forests (Spring)

Selected Journal Articles

• Boyle J. R., , J. K. Winjum, K. Kavanagh, and E. C. Jensen (guest editors). 1999. Special Issue on Planted Forests: Contributions to the Quest for Sustainable Societies. In: New Forests. Vol. 17: 1-3, pp. 1-359 and Vol. 18: 1, pp: 3-112.

• Jensen, E. C., P. S. Doescher, and B. Shelby. 1998. A New Natural Resources Curriculum for a New Century. Journal of Forestry. Vol. 95 (2): 4-6.

• Vergun, J. R., E. C. Jensen, P. S. Doescher, and R. R. Racine. 1996. Natural Resource Education: A Partnership Between Northwest Indians and Oregon State University. Journal of Forestry. Vol. 94(11).

• Jensen, E. C. 1996. Internationalizing Forestry Education. Journal of Forestry. Vol. 94(3):26-29.

• Hino, J. C. and E. C. Jensen. 1996. Science-based TV Spots: Educating the Public About Forestry. Journal of Applied Communications. 80(1):5-19.

• Jensen, E. C. and J. C. Hino. 1995. Multimedia Instruction: Creating New Learning Environments. Journal of Forestry. Vol. 93 (5): 8-13.

• Seiler, J., J. Peterson, and E. C. Jensen. 2005. Woody Plants of North America (2 nd Edition). Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company, Dubuque, Iowa. (Textbook on CD-ROM)

• Jensen, E. C. and C. R. Ross. 2005. Trees To Know in Oregon. Extension Bulletin 1450. Oregon State University Extension Service. Corvallis, OR. 152 pp.

• Jensen, E. C., W. R. Randall, R. F Keniston, and D. N. Bever. 2002. Manual of Oregon Trees and Shrubs (Eighth Edition). John Bell and Associates, Corvallis, OR.

• Seiler, J., J. Peterson, and E. C. Jensen. 2000. Woody Plants in North America: A multimedia tutorial for North American trees. Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co., Dubuque, Iowa. (textbook in CD-ROM format)

• Jensen, E. C., W. R. Randall, R. F. Keniston, and D. N. Bever. 2000. Manual of Oregon Trees and Shrubs (7th edition). John Bell and Associates, Corvallis, OR. 305 pp.

• Boyle J. R., J. Winjum, K. Kavanagh, and E. C. Jensen (ed.). 1999. Planted Forests: Contributions to the Quest for Sustainable Societies. Kluwer Academic Publishers. Dordrecht, The Netherlands. 472 pp.

• Zahler, D. A. and E. C. Jensen. 1999. Conifers of the Pacific Northwest. Forestry Media Center, College of Forestry, OSU. (CD-ROM).

• Jensen, E. C. and C. R. Ross. 1994. Trees To Know in Oregon. Extension Bulletin 1450. Oregon State University Extension Service. Corvallis, OR. 128 pp. (reprinted in 1997 and 1999).

Other Peer-Reviewed Publications

• Jensen, E. C. and D. J. Anderson. 1995. The Reproductive Ecology of Broadleaved Trees and Shrubs: An Overview. Forest Research Laboratory, Research Contribution (9a): 1-10.

• Jensen, E. C., D. J. Anderson, J. C. Tappeiner II, and J. C. Zasada. 1995. The Reproductive Ecology of Broadleaved Trees and Shrubs: Vine Maple (Acer circinatum). Forest Research Laboratory, Research Contribution (9b): 1-7.

• Jensen, E. C., D. J. Anderson, and D. E. Hibbs. 1995. The Reproductive Ecology of Broadleaved Trees and Shrubs: Red Alder (Alnus rubra). Forest Research Laboratory, Research Contribution (9c): 1-7.

• Jensen, E. C., D. J. Anderson and J. C. Tappeiner II. 1995. The Reproductive Ecology of Broadleaved Trees and Shrubs: Tanoak (Lithocarpus densiflorus). Forest Research Laboratory, Research Contribution (9d): 1-7

• Jensen, E. C., D. J. Anderson., J. C. Zasada, and J. C. Tappeiner II. 1995. The Reproductive Ecology of Broadleaved Trees and Shrubs: Salmonberry (Rubus spectabilis). Forest Research Laboratory, Research Contribution (9e): 1-7.

• Jensen, E. C. and Debra J. Anderson. 1995. The Reproductive Ecology of Broadleaved Trees and Shrubs: Glossary. Forest Research Laboratory, Research Contribution (9f): 1-8.

• Jensen, E. C. and Debra J. Anderson. 1995. The Reproductive Ecology of Broadleaved Trees and Shrubs: Associated Literature. Forest Research Laboratory, Research Contribution (9g): 1-6.

Graduate Students

• Michael Ahr. 2004. MS. Conservation Easement Education in Oregon. (booklet and decision-making guide
• Melissa Casteel. 2002. MS. Identification of PNW Conifers: A CD-ROM Micro Course for K-12 Teachers. (CD-ROM based course)
• Elissa Easely. 2002. MS. Comparing the Effectiveness of Virtual and Traditional Forestry Field Tours. (thesis)
• Nancy Boriack. 1997. MS. Forestry Fish and Wildlife Information Center Study. (feasibility study).
• Corey Burback. 1997. MS. Seeing the Forest for the Trees: A Manual for the OSU College of Forestry’s Self-Guided Silviculture Kit. (curriculum guide)
• Elizabeth Littlefield. 1995. MS. Wildflower Education Guide to the Columbia Gorge. (curriculum guide and workshop)
• Bodie Shaw. 1995. MS. The Huckleberry Story: Building a Bridge Between Culture and Science. (videotape and curriculum guide)
• David Zahler. 1995. MS. Conifers of the Pacific Northwest. (CD-ROM).
• Connie Wiegars. 1994. MAIS. The Design and Development of a Forest Ecology Education Program at OSU Research Forests for School Groups K-8. (curriculum guide)
• Debra Anderson. 1993. MS. Developing a Small-Scale Natural Resource Education Program: A Case Study. The Reproductive Ecology of Broadleaved Trees and Shrubs. (multi-media)

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