About the Instructors

John Punches

Assoc. Prof, FERM
Extension Forester, NE Oregon
Oregon State University

John has been with OSU Extension Service since 1994, serving as an Extension Forester and in a variety of leadership roles. His work focuses on restoration of eastern Oregon fire-adapted forested landscapes. He has degrees in forestry, wood science, and forest ecosystems/tree physiology, and is keenly interested in fire effects and prescribed fire. His fire quals include ENGB, FIRB, FEMO.