We’ve welcomed a new addition to our research toolkit at SILVER Lab: the RIEGL VZ-600i Terrestrial Laser Scanner (TLS). This instrument expands our options for measuring and examining forest structure in three dimensions, with potential applications in forest ecology, silviculture, and forest management research. Exploring forest structure in three dimensions Terrestrial laser scanning uses Light […]
Olympic Peninsula, Washington | October 3–6, 2026 Members of Washington State University’s SILviculture for Values and Ecosystem Resilience (SILVER) Lab participated in the 2026 Silviculture Instructors Tour, a four-day field experience focused on silvicultural practices, forest research, and the ecological characteristics of Pacific Northwest forests. Hosted by Dr. Austin Himes of Washington State University and […]
Ruben Solorza will present a poster titled Silvicultural Interventions for Promoting Huckleberry Abundance and Fruit Productivity at the 2026 Society of American Foresters (SAF) Convention as part of the Silviculture Poster Symposium. This research examines how fire, ecological conditions, and forest composition influence huckleberry abundance and fruit productivity. By integrating Indigenous knowledge with forest science, […]
