Eastern white pine is making a comeback, but as experienced field foresters know, much of this second-growth timber can be challenging from a quality standpoint. In this episode of SilviCast, we talk with Rene Germain, professor of forestry at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, and Sara Dreibelbis, Operations Director at Alliance for a Green Economy. They share insights from their research on assessing and managing eastern white pine, including practical approaches for improving timber quality. You may just find yourself looking at white pine logs a little differently!<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1135730/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a>

Eastern white pine is making a comeback, but as experienced field foresters know, much of this second-growth timber can be challenging from a quality standpoint. In this episode of SilviCast, we talk with Rene Germain, professor of forestry at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, and Sara Dreibelbis, Operations Director at Alliance for a Green Economy. They share insights from their research on assessing and managing eastern white pine, including practical approaches for improving timber quality. You may just find yourself looking at white pine logs a little differently! Send us Fan Mail

Eastern white pine is making a comeback, but as experienced field foresters know, much of this second-growth timber can be challenging from a quality standpoint. In this episode of SilviCast, we talk with Rene Germain, professor of forestry at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, and Sara Dreibelbis, Operations Director at Alliance for a Green Economy. They share insights from their research on assessing and managing eastern white pine, including practical approaches for improving timber quality. You may just find yourself looking at white pine logs a little differently!<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1135730/fan_mail/new" rel="noopener noreferrer">Send us Fan Mail</a>

S.7 Ep.10 - Growing Quality White Pine: Knot What You Think!

Beavers are often seen as a nuisance, but what if they're actually some of nature's most effective forest managers? In this episode of SilviCast, we welcome renowned ecohydrologist Dr. Emily Fairfax to explore the surprising role of beavers as ecosystem engineers. Learn how beaver-created wetlands improve water storage, reduce wildfire risk, enhance biodiversity, store carbon, and influence forest management. Dr. Fairfax highlights practical strategies for addressing challenging beaver activity that impact roads, infrastructure, and timber production. This episode offers a fresh perspective on how one species can reshape landscapes and strengthen forests in a changing climate.Emily Fairfax, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Geography, Environment & Society, University of Minnesota Emily Fairfax is an Assistant Professor of Geography, Environment & Society at the University of Minnesota and an affiliate faculty member at the St. Anthony Falls Laboratory. An ecohydrologist by training, her research combines remote sensing, fieldwork, and modeling to investigate how beavers shape ecosystems and enhance resilience to drought, wildfire, and climate change. Her work has been featured by National Geographic, BBC, NPR, PBS, Scientific American, the Los Angeles Times, and the New York Times. Fairfax teaches courses in environmental data analysis, data visualization, hydrology, and geomorphology, and is widely recognized for her engaging science communication and passion for beavers as natural ecosystem engineers.Learn more about <a href='https://emilyfairfaxscience.com/'>Emily Fairfax</a>.Learn more about <a href='https://emilyfairfaxscience.com/research/'>Emily Fairfax’s research</a>.<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1135730/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a>

Beavers are often seen as a nuisance, but what if they're actually some of nature's most effective forest managers? In this episode of SilviCast, we welcome renowned ecohydrologist Dr. Emily Fairfax to explore the surprising role of beavers as ecosystem engineers. Learn how beaver-created wetlands improve water storage, reduce wildfire risk, enhance biodiversity, store carbon, and influence forest management. Dr. Fairfax highlights practical strategies for addressing challenging beaver activity that impact roads, infrastructure, and timber production. This episode offers a fresh perspective on how one species can reshape landscapes and strengthen forests in a changing climate. Emily Fairfax, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Geography, Environment & Society, University of Minnesota Emily Fairfax is an Assistant Professor of Geography, Environment & Society at the University of Minnesota and an affiliate faculty member at the St. Anthony Falls Laboratory. An ecohydrologist by training, her research combines remote sensing, fieldwork, and modeling to investigate how beavers shape ecosystems and enhance resilience to drought, wildfire, and climate change. Her work has been featured by National Geographic, BBC, NPR, PBS, Scientific American, the Los Angeles Times, and the New York Times. Fairfax teaches courses in environmental data analysis, data visualization, hydrology, and geomorphology, and is widely recognized for her engaging science communication and passion for beavers as natural ecosystem engineers. Learn more about Emily Fairfax. Learn more about Emily Fairfax’s research. Send us Fan Mail

Beavers are often seen as a nuisance, but what if they're actually some of nature's most effective forest managers? In this episode of SilviCast, we welcome renowned ecohydrologist Dr. Emily Fairfax to explore the surprising role of beavers as ecosystem engineers. Learn how beaver-created wetlands improve water storage, reduce wildfire risk, enhance biodiversity, store carbon, and influence forest management. Dr. Fairfax highlights practical strategies for addressing challenging beaver activity that impact roads, infrastructure, and timber production. This episode offers a fresh perspective on how one species can reshape landscapes and strengthen forests in a changing climate.Emily Fairfax, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Geography, Environment &amp; Society, University of Minnesota Emily Fairfax is an Assistant Professor of Geography, Environment &amp; Society at the University of Minnesota and an affiliate faculty member at the St. Anthony Falls Laboratory. An ecohydrologist by training, her research combines remote sensing, fieldwork, and modeling to investigate how beavers shape ecosystems and enhance resilience to drought, wildfire, and climate change. Her work has been featured by National Geographic, BBC, NPR, PBS, Scientific American, the Los Angeles Times, and the New York Times. Fairfax teaches courses in environmental data analysis, data visualization, hydrology, and geomorphology, and is widely recognized for her engaging science communication and passion for beavers as natural ecosystem engineers.Learn more about <a href="https://emilyfairfaxscience.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Emily Fairfax</a>.Learn more about <a href="https://emilyfairfaxscience.com/research/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Emily Fairfax’s research</a>.<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1135730/fan_mail/new" rel="noopener noreferrer">Send us Fan Mail</a>

S.7 Ep.7: Beaviculture

Ensuring forests regenerate well following a harvest is a basic element of sustainable forestry and that is why good monitoring is so important.  In this episode we introduce a new natural regeneration monitoring method and program being implemented in Wisconsin, the Forest Regeneration Metric or FRM.  What is FRM, how can foresters use it effectively, and what do we hope to learn about regeneration success and failure in Wisconsin?<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1135730/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a>

Ensuring forests regenerate well following a harvest is a basic element of sustainable forestry and that is why good monitoring is so important. In this episode we introduce a new natural regeneration monitoring method and program being implemented in Wisconsin, the Forest Regeneration Metric or FRM. What is FRM, how can foresters use it effectively, and what do we hope to learn about regeneration success and failure in Wisconsin? Send us Fan Mail

Ensuring forests regenerate well following a harvest is a basic element of sustainable forestry and that is why good monitoring is so important.&nbsp; In this episode we introduce a new natural regeneration monitoring method and program being implemented in Wisconsin, the Forest Regeneration Metric or FRM.&nbsp; What is FRM, how can foresters use it effectively, and what do we hope to learn about regeneration success and failure in Wisconsin?<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1135730/fan_mail/new" rel="noopener noreferrer">Send us Fan Mail</a>

S.1 Ep.1: One Plot to Rule Them All

<a href="https://www.uwsp.edu/wfc/wisconsin-forestry-center/silvicast/">SilviCast</a> is a podcast devoted to silviculture: the science, practice, and art of forestry. We explore current topics in forest management, highlight innovative practices, and interview practitioners and researchers aiming to solve challenges facing today’s managers. The show is tailored for foresters and other land managers, whether it’s listening at the office or in the truck on the way to the field. SilviCast is hosted by <a href="https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/forestry">Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources</a> silviculturists Greg Edge and Brad Hutnik and produced by the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s <a href="https://www.uwsp.edu/wfc/wisconsin-forestry-center/">Wisconsin Forestry Center</a>.&nbsp;

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SilviCast is a podcast devoted to silviculture: the science, practice, and art of forestry. We explore current topics in forest management, highlight innovative practices, and interview practitioners and researchers aiming to solve challenges facing today’s managers. The show is tailored for foresters and other land managers, whether it’s listening at the office or in the truck on the way to the field. SilviCast is hosted by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources silviculturists Greg Edge and Brad Hutnik and produced by the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s Wisconsin Forestry Center. 

<a href="https://www.uwsp.edu/wfc/wisconsin-forestry-center/silvicast/" rel="noopener noreferrer">SilviCast</a> is a podcast devoted to silviculture: the science, practice, and art of forestry. We explore current topics in forest management, highlight innovative practices, and interview practitioners and researchers aiming to solve challenges facing today’s managers. The show is tailored for foresters and other land managers, whether it’s listening at the office or in the truck on the way to the field. SilviCast is hosted by <a href="https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/forestry" rel="noopener noreferrer">Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources</a> silviculturists Greg Edge and Brad Hutnik and produced by the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s <a href="https://www.uwsp.edu/wfc/wisconsin-forestry-center/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Wisconsin Forestry Center</a>.&nbsp;

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