This episode of 'In the Woods' podcast, hosted by Jake Barker of Oregon State University's Extension Service, explores post-wildfire restoration on private forest lands based on the LEAF (Landowner Experience After Fire) survey. Conducted by OSU in response to the 2020 Labor Day fires, the survey gathered insights from over 200 landowners across Oregon on their recovery experiences from 2017 to 2023. Key findings were shared, including the importance of local capacity, coordination, and organizational support in driving effective recovery. Guest Kara Baylog, a program coordinator with OSU's Forestry and Natural Resources extension, discussed the survey's methodology, the barriers landowners faced, and the types of assistance that proved most effective in aiding recovery efforts. For more information on this and other episodes, go to inthewoodspodcast.com.

List of Chapters and Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to In the Woods Podcast

00:35 Overview of Today's Episode: Post-Wildfire Restoration

01:57 Introducing Kara Baylog and the LEAF Survey

02:34 Details of the LEAF Survey

06:35 Survey Findings: Emotional and Practical Responses

08:22 Challenges and Barriers in Post-Wildfire Restoration

13:15 Importance of Management Planning

17:13 Role of Agencies and Organizations in Recovery

24:34 Types of Assistance Provided to Landowners

32:33 Future Directions and Final Thoughts

37:11 Conclusion and Lightning Round

40:14 Credits and Acknowledgements