Right Tools, Right Place: Combating Invasives & Restoring Oak Habitat
Schedule
Fri Apr 24 2026 at 08:30 am to 03:30 pm
UTC-07:00Location
879 W Main St, Silverton, OR, United States, Oregon 97381 | Silverton, OR
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Oregon's oak habitats are vulnerable. Over time, invasive plants have spread, native oak stands have declined and changing conditions have made it harder for oak trees to thrive across the Willamette Valley and beyond. This one-day training is designed for landowners who want practical, real-world strategies for restoring Oregon white oak habitat and improving overall forest health. We'll focus on choosing the right tool for the right place, whether that includes thinning, mastication, prescribed fire, or other management approaches.
Participants will see a live brush clearing demonstration and take part in a field tour to better understand how mechanical treatments can support oak restoration and long-term habitat management. Your ticket includes refreshments and a sack lunch.
Target Audience
• Forest landowners
• Conservation / watershed partners
• Forestry professionals
• Learning Objectives
By the end of this training, participants will:
Understand the historical role of oak ecosystems in Oregon
Identify common invasive species impacting oak habitat
Recognize the connection between invasive vegetation, forest health and wildfire risk
Evaluate when mechanical treatment, prescribed fire or other tools are appropriate
Learn from the real-world oak restoration project at The Oregon Garden
Hear directly from a landowner implementing oak restoration practices
Identify available technical assistance and cost-share programs
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