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Research Interests & Activity
Paul has diverse research interests that draw from his technical
background in forestry and forest soils, as well as his broader
interests and experience in public issues and policies on forest
lands. Recent projects have examined the effects of mechanized
timber harvesting and fuel reduction treatments on soil properties,
including the growth of residual trees near compacted and tilled
skid trails. Other studies have investigated the evolution and
nature of Pacific Northwest policies and management for forest
streams, and those for limiting forest soil compaction impacts.
Extension Interests & Activity
Paul's primary work responsibilities are in extension education
and other outreach activities that serve citizens, resource professionals,
and decision makers throughout Oregon. In his role as Forest
Watershed Extension Specialist, he develops and presents seminars,
training programs and educational materials related to forest
practices and watershed resources. Audiences include forestry
professionals, forest landowners and operators, and public policy
makers. Given their high profile and importance, Paul has helped
synthesize information on watershed effects of wildfire and post-fire
treatments, as well as on municipal water supplies from forest
lands. In addition, he provides ongoing education and other support
to both forestry professionals and landowners to help improve
their knowledge of and leadership in public issues and policies
on forest lands.
Teaching & Advising
Paul teaches FE 460/560, Forest Operations Regulations and Policy
Issues, a class specifically developed to meet the unique needs
of Forest Engineering undergraduate and graduate students. He
also serves as an advisor for FE graduate students with an interest
in real-world problem solving through an integration of soil
and watershed science with forest practices and policies.
Selected Publications
Adams, P.W. 2007. Policy and management for headwater streams
in the Pacific Northwest: Synthesis and reflection. Forest Science
53(2):104-118.
Bennett, M. and P.W. Adams. 2006. Forestry issues and public
policy: An action guide for woodland owners. EC 1200. Oregon
State University Extension Service, Corvallis.
Litton, S.M. and P.W. Adams. 2006. Physical characteristics
of forest soils after timber harvest and tillage in central Oregon:
A case study. Poster paper. 29th Annual Meeting, Council on Forest
Engineering. 30 July – 2 August, 2006, Coeur d’Alene,
ID.
Newton, M., S. Fitzgerald, R.R. Rose, P.W. Adams, S.D. Tesch,
J. Sessions, T. Atzet, R.F. Powers, and C. Skinner. 2006. Comment
on “Post-Wildfire Logging Hinders Regeneration and Increases
Fire Risk.” Science 313(5787):615.
Adams, P.W. 2005. Research and Policies to Address Concerns
about Soil Compaction from Ground-Based Timber Harvest in the
Pacific Northwest: Evolving Knowledge and Needed Refinements.
P. 22-30 in: Matzka, P.J., ed., Proc. Council on Forest Engineering
Conference on Soil, Water, and Timber Management: Forest Engineering
Solutions in Response to Forest Regulation, July 11-14, 2005,
Fortuna, CA.
Mealey, S.P., J.W. Thomas, H.J. Salwasser, R.E. Stewart, P.J.
Balint, and P.W. Adams. 2005. Precaution in the American Endangered
Species Act as a precursor to environmental decline: The Case
of the Northwest Forest Plan. Chapter 12 in: Cooney, R. and B.
Dickson, eds., Biodiversity and the Precautionary Principle:
risk and uncertainty in conservation and sustainable use. Earthscan
/ James & James, London, UK.
Murphy, G. and Adams, P.W. 2005. Harvest planning to sustain
value along the forest-to-mill supply chain. P. 17-23 in: Harrington,
C.A. and S.H. Schoenholtz, eds., Productivity of Western forests:
a forest products focus. Gen. Tech. Rep. PNW-GTR-642. USDA Forest
Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station, Portland.
Adams, P.W. 2004. Invited testimony, "In the Aftermath of
Catastrophic Events: Restoring and Protecting Communities, Water,
Wildlife, and Forests" field hearing, Subcommittee on Forests
and Forest Health, Comm. on Resources, US House of Reps., August
18, 2004, Sisters, OR.
Ice, G.G., D.G. Neary and P.W. Adams. 2004. Effects of wildfire
on soils and watershed processes. Journal of Forestry 102(6):16-20.
Adams, P.W. 2003. Extension foresters in professional organizations:
Natural synergy yields diverse benefits. P. 141-146 in: Proceedings
of IUFRO Extension Working Party international conference.
29 Sept.-3 Oct. 2003, Troutdale, Oregon.
McIver, J.D., P.W. Adams, J.A. Doyal and others. 2003. Environmental
effects and economics of mechanized logging for fuel reduction
in northeastern Oregon mixed conifer stands. Western Journal
of Applied Forestry. 18(4):238-249.
Adams, P.W. and D. Godwin. 2002. Watershed science. P.
II-2.1 to II-2.17 in: Watershed stewardship - A learning
guide.
EM 8714 (revised). Oregon State University Extension
Service, Corvallis,
OR.
Adams, P.W. and D. Godwin. 2002. Upland evaluation and
enhancement. P. 135-158 in: National Coastal Ecosystem
Restoration Manual.
ORESU-H-02-002. Sea Grant Comm., Oregon St. Univ.,
Corvallis.
Fletcher, R., P. Adams and S. Radosevich. 2001. Comparison
of two forest certification systems and Oregon legal
requirements. Final report to the Oregon Dept. Forestry.
College of Forestry,
Oregon St. Univ., Corvallis. 89 p.
Adams, P.W. and M. Taratoot. 2001. Municipal water
supplies from forest watersheds in Oregon: Fact
book and catalog.
Oregon Forest
Resources Institute, Portland. 100 p.
Hairston-Strang, A.B. and P.W. Adams. 2000. Riparian
management area condition for timber harvests
conducted before and
after the 1994 Oregon Water Protection Rules.
Western Journal of
Applied Forestry 15(3):147-153.
Adams, P.W. 1999. Communicating current forest
engineering knowledge and applications to decision
makers and
the public: Growing needs
and recent experiences in Oregon, U.S.A. Papers
5, Forestry Engineering technical papers, in:
Proc. Forestry Engineering
for Tomorrow
Conf., Edinburgh, Scotland.
Allen, M.M., M. Taratoot and P.W. Adams. 1999.
Soil compaction and disturbance from skyline
and mechanized
partial cuttings
for multiple resource objectives in western
and northeastern Oregon, U.S.A. P. 107-117
in: Proc.
Intl. Mountain
Logging and 10th Pacific Northwest Skyline
Symp., OSU Forest
Engineering Dept., Corvallis.
Taratoot, M., P.W. Adams and A.E. Skaugset.
1999. Assessing effects of timber harvest
on riparian
zone features
and functions for
aquatic and wildlife habitat. Tech. Bull.
775. National Council of the Paper Industry
for
Air and Stream
Improvement, Inc.,
Research Triangle Park, NC.
Adams, P.W. 1998. Soil compaction on woodland
properties. OSU Ext. Serv. EC1109.
Adams, P.W. 1997. Extension programs
for landowners, foresters and decision
makers
on forest resources
policy. P. 2-8
in: Approaches to Extension in Forestry--Experiences
and Future
Developments.
Proceedings, IUFRO working party s6.06-03
Extension, Freising, Germany.
Hairston-Strang, A.B. and P.W. Adams.
1997. Oregon's streamside rules:
Achieving public
goals on private
lands. Journal
of Forestry 95(7):14-18.
Adams, P.W. 1996. Integrating research,
policy, and practice for forest
resource protection.
P. 123-127
in: Forest
codes of practice: contributing
to environmentally sound forest
operations. FAO Forestry Paper
133. FAO-United Nations, Rome, Italy.
Adams, P.W. and A.B. Hairston. 1996.
Calling all experts: Using science
to direct policy.
Journal
of Forestry
94(4):27-30.
Hogervorst, J.B. and P.W. Adams.
1994. Soil compaction from thinning
and effects
of skid
trail tillage.
In: Proceedings IUFRO/FAO/ECE/ILO
forest operations workshop, Germany.
Adams, P.W. and A.B. Hairston. 1994. Using scientific input
in policy and decision making. EC 1441. Oregon State University
Extension Service, Corvallis.
Adams, P.W. 1993. Closing the gaps in knowledge, policy, and
action to address water issues in forests. Journal of Hydrology
150(1993):773-786.
Satterlund, D.R. and P.W. Adams.
1992. Wildland Watershed Management
(textbook).
2nd Ed.
John Wiley and Sons,
Inc. New York, NY.
Garland, J.J. and P.W. Adams. 1992. Coordinated tactical program
planning among specialists and agents: The Oregon Extension Forestry
experience. Journal of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Education
21(1):64-69.
Adams, P.W., A.L. Flint and
R.L. Fredriksen. 1991. Long-term
patterns
in soil moisture
and revegetation
after a clearcut
of a Douglas-fir forest
in Oregon. For. Ecol. Mgmt. 41:249-263.
Adams, P.W. and R.C. Sidle. 1987. Soil conditions in three recent
landslides in southeast Alaska. Forest Ecology and Management
18:93-102.
Taylor, R.L. and P.W. Adams. 1986. Red alder leaf litter and
streamwater quality in western Oregon. Water Resources Bulletin
22(4):629-635.
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about of any of these publications,
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