Oregon Field Guide — Mt. St Helen's Conflict, Tree Vole, Family Loggers

Episode 1401

Mt. St Helen's Conflict: The mountain's south side is one of the most heavily used recreation sites in the Pacific Northwest. But tempers are flaring between snowmobilers, hikers and skiers. The snowmobilers come for the speed and adventure, whereas the hikers and skiers come for the slow pace and solitude. Can these two contrary sports share the same mountain? See how managers of the St Helen's National Monument are trying to keep the peace.; Read More and Watch this story

Tree Vole: Tiny, mouse-like tree voles live high up in the Douglas firs of Oregon and California. They are crucial to the forest ecosystem, as a primary food source for spotted owls and other predators. Researchers must climb high up into old growth trees to get a glimpse of the elusive vole.; Read More and Watch this story

Family Loggers: The Beer brothers have been logging their family's tree farm in the Indian Creek Valley for years. Oregon Field Guide joins the brothers as they take us on a tour of the family farm. The brothers are just a few of the family loggers left in Oregon as the big corporations have dominated the forest in recent years. Highlights of the tour include some antique logging equipment as well as a look at one of Oregon's largest black walnut trees.; Read More and Watch this story