Trees infected by oak wilt show some distinctive symptoms. On live oaks, sections on separate branches die. The pattern is called “flagging.” The leaves that begin falling from the “flags” often will ...

Well-seasoned oak is one of the best hardwoods for fires, says Steve Bowers, a forester with Oregon State University Extension Service. (Richard J. Payette) Conscientious Oregonians have been storing ...

This disease kills in a matter of weeks. It creeps from the top down, clogging vessels just beneath the surface. Transmitted by insects, it can infect and kill thousands. Is it the bubonic plague?

Stop. Just say no. Before you pick up that pricey bundle of firewood at the grocery store, consider this: You can buy a bigger, better-quality bundle at your local firewood store, and, if you buy ...

Heating a home with a wood burning stove or fireplace depends greatly on the type of firewood you choose. Some logs burn longer, some produce stronger heat, and others ignite quickly but fade fast.