Oregon Field Guide — Urban Coyotes, Crater Lake's Dying Forest, Green Building

Episode 1405

Urban Coyotes: Wild coyotes thrive in and near urban areas. They appear at the Portland Airport and in Portland's suburban areas. Are they dangerous?; Read More and Watch this story

Crater Lake's Dying Forest: Crater Lake's iconic whitebark pine trees have been dying for decades and park ecologists estimate that they will be wiped out within 50 years. Blister rust, a fungus introduced from Europe over 100 years ago, has infected trees throughout the west coast region. Although the future looks bleak, scientists are trying to figure out methods for protecting the trees from this disease.; Read More and Watch this story

Green Building: Portland is becoming known for new techniques in environmentally sustainable building designs. As the Ecotrust Building emerges from the rubble of an old warehouse, a number of green building techniques are demonstrated.; Read More and Watch this story