November 2, 2021 3:20 a.m.
Roseburg Public Library and Umpqua Watersheds are hosting a virtual “Trees to Know in Oregon and Washington” event Thursday night starting at 6:30 p.m.
It will feature author Edward C. Jensen, professor emeritus at the College of Forestry at Oregon State University. His presentation will focus on the 70th anniversary edition of “Trees to Know”.
Originally published in 1950, the book introduces readers to tree identification, forests, vegetation and climate change. A release said featuring several rare species native to southwest Oregon, the new edition is a mainstay for students, gardeners and woodland owners.
Jensen is an award-winning educator, author and photographer who has taught more than 10,000 students in the past 40 years. He is also the author of several other books, and of an online textbook.
During his presentation, Jensen will explain how to identify trees, use the two keys located in “Trees to Know”, discuss forest types specific to the Pacific Northwest and explain the impact of climate change on northwest forests.
The presentation will be livestreamed on the library’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/roseburglibrary/. A Facebook account is not required.
Speaker questions may be submitted before the event at: lrathe@cityofroseburg.org. Viewers who have a Facebook account may post questions during the event.