The Forest Overstory Podcast

Navigating forest regulations can be difficult sometimes, but thanks to programs like the Small Forest Landowner Office in the Washington Department of Natural Resources, there are people here to help...

25 Mars 202528min

Wildfire is a regular part of the landscape in Washington State, but that doesn't make it less disruptive to communities and the forests they manage. In this episode, Collin Haffey, who manages the W...

9 Jan 202533min

The role agriculture and other land uses play in pollinator lifecycles are fairly well understood, but what about forests? Many species of pollinators utilize forestland for food or nesting habitat b...

1 Okt 202434min

Swiss needle cast (SNC) is a native disease that affects Douglas-fir trees, particularly those growing in the coast region. SNC can cause a headache for anyone trying to grow Doug-fir in this region ...

1 Sep 202426min

Forest cultivated shiitake is a traditional practice that is centuries old. These systems can be a great way for farmers and forest owners to utilize woodlots to grow mushrooms for personal use or co...

1 Juli 202453min

Many of us are familiar with managing forests for birds and mammals, but what about forestry for the frogs? In this episode of the Forest Overstory Podcast, we invite Lauren Grand of Oregon State Univ...

1 Juni 202428min

In this episode of the Forest Overstory, we invite Skye Pelliccia of the King County Noxious Weed Control Program. Dealing with noxious weeds is a big part of forest management in Washington and Skye...

24 Apr 202445min

Forests provide immense benefits to society, but does everyone have equal access to those benefits? The field of environmental justice and equity is gaining increasing traction, including at the Wash...

1 Apr 202453min