The Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society (FES), is one of two newly created departments in the College of Forestry at Oregon State University, following a reorganization of the College from four departments into three, on July 1, 2008. FES brings together biological and social scientists to understand forest ecosystems, social systems, and the interactions between them. We conduct creative problem-solving and fundamental research; educate the next generation of scholars, practioners, and users of the world's forest resources; and share our knowledge and discoveries with others. We seek integrative approaches to the sustainability of forests and the services they provide.
The Department oversees undergraduate degree (BS) programs in Recreation Resource Management and Tourism and Outdoor Leadership (OSU-Cascades Campus only) and provides the administrative home for the interdisciplinary BS program in Natural Resources. FES oversees the graduate program in Forest Science and the Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Natural Resources. Faculty primarily responsible for directing graduate students in the Forest Social Science and Natural Resource Education and Extension options of the Forest Resources degree program are located in FES, but this degree program is administered in the new Forest Engineering, Resources, and Management Department (FERM).
Most of the faculty in the Department of Forest Science are now in Forest Ecosystems and Society. The remainder are located in the new Forest Engineering, Resources, and Management Department. Click here if you are interested in Forest Science Graduate degree programs.
Wednesday evenings, October 7th, 21st, November 4th, 18th, December 2nd, 16th
Saturday field trip: October 24th
Location: Washington County Extension Office
Co-sponsored by OSU Extension and Washington County Small Woodlands Association
Join us for this series of classes to learn about forest resource inventory techniques, management plan development, and how a plan can help you make sound decisions about your woodland. This series is specifically designed for family woodland owners, and with the guidance of an experienced mentor, you can leave the last session with a forest management plan specifically designed for your property.
Topics will include: setting goals and objectives; mapping; inventory techniques for upland forest, wildlife habitat, roads, streams and other resources; business and legal considerations; developing an action plan; and putting your plan to work.
Cost: $50 per family (WCSWA members receive 50% discount).
For more information, download this flyer or call the Extension office, (503) 397-3462. Space is limited.
Colombia offers many opportunities to OSU faculty, staff, and students to do research and international collaborative projects.
For instance, in January and February of this year 2009. Dr. John Falk, and Dr. Lynn Dierking were invited by Universidad de Antioquia, Medellin, Colombia. to share their experiences in Science Free-choice learning at several Science Centers, and Museums of Colombia. In the near future, Dr. Shawn Rowe will be invited to Colombia to share his experiences in Science Free-choice learning. In this way it is expected Universidad de Antioquia (www.udea.edu.co) at Medellin, Colombia, and the OSU Science Free-choice learning group, the OSU Extension Service can initiate several international projects with the involvement of Sea Grant, 4-H, Science & Mathematics Education Department, and Geosciences, among others OSU Departments.
If you are interested please join us to start a dialogue about the possibilities of visiting Colombia, or hosting Colombian's Scientists, or Educators in Oregon.
For more information contact Carlos Rios at
riosuric@science.oregonstate.edu
carlos.rios@lifetime.oregonstate.edu
