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Wood Logs

Innovation in Forestry Research

SSMART Forestry
Sustainable, Safe, Machine-human harmonized, Agile, Resilient, and 
Technology-driven Forestry
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Vision

"Resilient Forests and Thriving Forest-Dependent Communities"

Mission

  • Restore Forest Health: We promote forest restoration projects to make our forests more resilient to climate change and wildfire risks.

  • Modernize Forest Practices: We strive to modernize forest practices using cutting-edge technology and sustainable practices.

  • Improve Occupational Safety: Our commitment to safety is unwavering. We continually seek innovative ways to enhance safety and well-being of those working in forestry.

  • Transform Forestry Jobs: We are on a mission to transform traditional forestry jobs into high-tech, high-paying careers, empowering our workforce for the future.

  • Support Rural Communities: We stand by our forest-dependent rural communities, fostering their growth and prosperity through our efforts for safe and sustainable forest practices and job creation. 

Sponsors

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Meet Our Team

We work together to tackle some of the toughest challenges, devising solutions that harmonize the well-being of both people and the environment.  Our team is organized into task-specific groups, each member contributing a unique set of skills and experiences, creating a diverse and dynamic group.

Principal Investigator

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Woodam Chung

Oregon State University

Task 1 Team

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John Hogland

US Forest Service

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Nate Anderson

US Forest Service

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Jesse Johnson

University of Montana

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Software Scientist

University of Montana

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Masters Student

University of Montana

Task 2 Team

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Jay Kim

Oregon State University

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Woodam Chung

Oregon State University

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Brett Morissette

Oregon State University

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Nate Anderson 

US Forest Service

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Lucas Wells

Consultant

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Raffaele De Amics

Oregon State University

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Yong Chen

Oregon State University

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Nadia Streletskaya

Oregon State University

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Murat Ozmen

Oregon State University

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Puspa Joshi

Oregon State University

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Geon Ho Kim

Oregon State University

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Yunsung Choi

Oregon State University

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Naresh Khanal

Oregon State University

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Parker Turk

Oregon State University

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Casey Warburton

Oregon State University

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Kalana Kai

Oregon State University

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Allen Chen

Oregon State University

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Mina Salehi

Oregon State University

Task 3 Team

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Lech Muszynski

Oregon State University

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Dessie Tegegne Tibebu

Oregon State University

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Michelle Jayawickrama

Oregon State University

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Masters Student

Oregon State University

Task 4 Team

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Kevin Lyons

Oregon State University

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Francisca Belart

Oregon State University

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Raffaele De Amicis

Oregon State University

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Jordan Henstrom

Oregon State University

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Samuel Rundel

Oregon State University

Advisory Board

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Nils Christoffersen

Smart Forestry

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Marcus Kauffman

Smart Forestry

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Rex Lowther

Smart Forestry

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Iain Macdonald

Smart Forestry

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Lee Miller

Smart Forestry

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Sara Nelson

Smart Forestry

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Mark Webb

Smart Forestry

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Equity Oversight Committee

Oregon Mass Timber

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