McDonald-Dunn Research Forest

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McDonald-Dunn Research Forest is a large Oregon State University–managed forest near Corvallis used for forestry research, education, and outdoor recreation such as hiking and mountain biking.


Statements (48)
Predicate Object
instanceOf experimental forest
research forest
university forest
accessPolicy generally open to the public for non-motorized recreation
country United States
dominantVegetation Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii)
mixed conifer–hardwood stands
western hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla)
ecosystemType Pacific Northwest temperate forest
hasManagementGoal balance research, education, recreation, and revenue generation
hasManagementPractice active timber harvesting in designated areas
habitat conservation in sensitive areas
road and trail maintenance
hasPart Dunn Forest
McDonald Forest
hasRecreationalActivity hiking
horseback riding
hunting (in designated seasons and areas)
mountain biking
trail running
wildlife viewing
hasTrailNetwork multiple signed recreation trails
hasWebsite https://cf.forestry.oregonstate.edu/our-forests/mcdonald-dunn-forest
isFieldSiteFor Oregon State University College of Forestry courses
graduate research projects
long-term ecological studies
isImportantFor local outdoor recreation for Corvallis community
locatedIn Benton County, Oregon
locatedNear Corvallis, Oregon
managedBy Oregon State University
nearbyCity Corvallis
operator Oregon State University College of Forestry
ownedBy Oregon State University
partOf Oregon State University Research Forests
researchFocus fire ecology and fuels management
forest operations and harvesting
forest regeneration and growth
sustainable forest management
watershed and hydrology studies
wildlife habitat and biodiversity
state Oregon
usedFor demonstration of forest management practices
education
forest ecology research
forestry research
outdoor recreation
silviculture research
teaching and training of forestry students

Referenced by (2)
Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Corvallis, Oregon
hasRecreationalArea
McDonald-Dunn Research Forest ("Oregon State University Research Forests")
partOf

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