21st Century Challenges in NW Forests

A Conversation with Jerry Franklin, as Interviewed by Clay Antieau

Short bio: Born in Waldport Oregon in 1936. Jerry Franklin grew up in Camas, Washington. Forest management degrees (BS, MS) from Oregon State University) and PhD in botany and soils from Washington State University. Worked as Research Forester and Chief Plant Ecologist for USDA Forest Service for 30 years and Professor of Forest Ecosystems at University of Washington for 33 years. Authored over 600 articles and books; recent book: "Ecological Forest Management" (Waveland Press, 2018). Primary interests: structure and function of natural forest ecosystems; management policies and practices on public forest lands.