Ron Mahoney

Ronald L. Mahoney
Extension Professor of Forest Resources

E-mail: rmahoney@uidaho.edu
Office: Room 211D, CNR
Phone: (208) 885-6356

Education & Experience:

B.S. Forest Resources, Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama, and University of Idaho, Moscow, 1975
M.S. Silviculture, University of Idaho, 1977
Ph.D. Forest Science, University of Idaho, 1981
Consultant, Resources Management Service, Inc., 1966-1969
Military Service 1969-1973
Research Associate, University of Idaho, 1974-1980
Assistant Professor of Silviculture, Humboldt State University, Arcata, California, 1980-1981
Consultant, Northwest Resources Management, Moscow, Idaho, 1981-1983
Extension Forester, Assistant Extension Professor, Associate Extension Professor, Extension Professor, Department of Forest Resources, University of Idaho 1983-present

Specialty Areas of Interest:

Silviculture and management of nonindustrial private forests

Continuing Education or Service Activities:

Professional and public conferences, workshops, field trips and demonstrations to develop awareness and knowledge of natural resources values and management and to encourage adoption of new practices that use resources wisely

Recent and Current Research:

Reforestation of marginal farmlands
Field trials of exotic and native hardwoods
Economic development of under-utilized species
Vegetation management on fuel-reduction treatments

Extension Publications:

Mahoney, R. L. 2005. Opportunities and Challenges for Conventional and Exotic Tree Species in the Inland Northwest. Northwest Woodlands, Vol. 21, No. 2. p. 16-19, 28-29.
Mahoney, R. L. 2005. Hand Pruning vs. Machine ‘Bashing’for Maintaining Woody Vegetation along Rural Roads. Gem State Producer, Vol 9, No 2, p. 22-23.
Mahoney, R. L. 2005. DANGER!!! WINDTHROWN TREES! Gem State Producer, Vol 9, No. 4, p 21-22.
Mahoney, R. L. 2005. Spring Tune-up for the Family Forest. Farm Bureau Quarterly, Vol 5 No. 2, p.19-20.
Mahoney, R. L. 2005. Will Managing Forest Density Help Resist Insects, Disease, and Fire? Gem State Producer, Vol 9, No. 12, p. 25-26.
Mahoney, R.L. 2004. Idaho's Private Forest: Timber Can Help Achieve Non-Timber Goals. Gem State Producer, Vol. 8, No. 10. Idaho Farm Bureau. pp. 21-22.
Mahoney, R L. 2002. The Ecology and Economic Potential of Paper Birch and other Deciduous “Weeds” in the Inland Northwest. Proceedings, SAF National Convention, 2pp.
Landgren, C., Bondi, M., Fletcher, R., Barney, D., and R. Mahoney. 2002. Growing Christmas Trees in the Pacific Northwest. PNW-6 Regional Extension Pub., 47pp.
Mahoney, R.L. 2002. News from the Western Region. National Woodlands, Vol. 26, Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4. (four Quarterly Reports as W. Region Editor).
Mahoney, R.L. 2002. Using Farm/Ranch equipment to help manage forests. Idaho Farm Bureau Quarterly, Nov. 2002, p. 4.
Mahoney, R.L. 2000. News from the Western Region. 2001. National Woodlands, Vol. 22, Nos. 6, 7, 8, and 9. (Quarterly reportas W. Region Editor).
Mahoney, R.L. 1989-2005. Idaho Big Tree Program Record Book. Annual. 13 pp.
Woodland Notes, 1988-present; quarterly then semi-annual beginning 1993. Peer reviewed. Publisher and Senior Editor with Assoc. Eds. Chris Schnepf, Yvonne Carree Barkley, and Randy Brooks. Reviewed Woodland Notes articles
Mahoney, R. L. 2005. Silvicultural Decisions XI: Can Fire Hazard Reduction Treatments Help Achieve Other Silvicultural Objectives? Woodland Notes, V. 17,. No 1. pp 2, 8.
Mahoney, R.L. 2005. Silvicultural Decisions X: Is there a Future for Growing and Processing Timber in the Inland Northwest? Woodland Notes, Vol. 16, No. 2. pp. 2,4.
Mahoney, R. L., and A. Miles, 2002. Culture and Stewardship: Nez Perce Forest Management and Use. Woodland Notes, Vol. 14, No. 1. p.2.
Mahoney, R. L., 2002. 2002 is Property Tax Decision /Redesignation time for Idaho’s Private Forest Owners. Woodland Notes, Vol. 13, No. 2, p. 2.
Mahoney, R.L. 2000. Pest Alert: Remember the Big Picture. Woodland Notes, Vol. 12, No. 2, p 2.
Mahoney, R. L. 2000. Planting White Pine: the Risks and Rewards for private Landowners. Woodland Notes, Vol. 12, No. , pp. 1,4.
Mahoney, R .L. 2000. Silvicultural Decisions VI – Site Preparation for Natural or Planted Regeneration. Woodland Notes, Vol. 12, No. 2, p. 2.