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Christine Buhl, a forest health specialist for the Oregon Department of Forestry, plunges a tool called an increment borer into the dead tree’s trunk. Twisting the handle of the corkscrew-like borer, Buhl extracts a long, thin sample of the tree’s inner growth rings. The rings become thinner over time, indicating the tree’s growth slowed before the tree finally died, a sign that this red cedar, like thousands of others in Oregon and Washington, died from drought.

The value of private timberland in Oregon, Washington and California has fallen by nearly 10% over the last 20 years due to more frequent wildfires and drought, according to new

The value of private timberland in Oregon, Washington and California has fallen by nearly 10% over the last 20 years due to more frequent wildfires and drought, according to new

The USDA Forest Service announced Monday there are three purchase options available for people looking to find their perfect Christmas tree this year.

Canada jays thrive in the cold. The life’s work of one biologist gives us clues as to how they’ll fare in a hotter world.

The value of private timberland in Oregon, Washington and California has fallen by nearly 10% over the last 20 years due to more frequent wildfires and drought, according to new

At Mount St. Helens, more than 400 earthquakes have been recorded by the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network since July 15, according to a statement by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) late last …

The Ritz-Carlton, Portland has lit up the Rose City’s skyline, welcoming guests on October 31, 2023. A tribute to nature and the thrill of discovery, the 35-story, 251-room hotel is

While some drought conditions have eased in some regions its grip is strong in the South, according to U.S. Drought Monitor report.

At Mount St. Helens, more than 400 earthquakes have been recorded by the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network since July 15, according to a statement by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)