Forestry

WSU sentinel plantings to guard against invasive pests, diseases at Washington ports

TACOMA, Wash.—Aiming to catch and identify invasive pests and diseases before they impact Washington farms and forests, scientists at Washington State University will plant trees and shrubs as sentinels at the Port of Tacoma. Funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service’s Office of International Programs and drawing on the involvement of community scientists, […]

Tacoma port

Outstanding individuals honored with 2023 CAHNRS student awards

More than 50 students in WSU’s College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences were recognized March 30, 2023, during an evening awards ceremony and banquet at Ensminger Pavilion in Pullman, Washington.

A student holds an award on stage as two others stand next to a podium. The audience looks on.

Wildfire awareness: Forestry scientists share lessons to understand, adapt to realities of fire

Wildfire is a perennial challenge for Washington and the west. Learn about the risk of fire, and how to defend and restore balance in the landscape, with help from WSU and Extension foresters.   Lessons…

Grand Coulee fire