He has an Extension appointment and serves as the Extension Forester in Douglas County. His office is located off campus in Roseburg. John teaches a wide array of forestry classes for adult audiences, including silviculture, reforestation, vegetation management, tree health, harvesting, marketing, and forest business considerations. He is active in forestry curriculum development for non-industrial forestland owners, and hosts an annual forestry outdoor school for 5th grade students. John's research emphasizes tree growth processes, wood quality, and wood utilization. In addition to his wood science and forestry responsibilities, John serves as the administrator (staff chair) in the Douglas County Extension Office. News/Announcements: