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Aug 18, 2025 41 min

Episode 66: How Messaging Might Affect Forest Management

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The episode of 'In the Woods,' hosted by Carrie Cantrell, features Dani Berger, a master's student from Oregon State University. The discussion delves into Dani's research on how recreational users respond to different types of messaging about forest management at McDonald Research Forest and Tillamook State Forest. Dani explains the methodology of her study, which included control groups and the use of photos with varying management types accompanied by ecological or social benefit messages. The findings suggest that ecological messaging generally results in higher positive perceptions compared to economic messaging. The conversation also touches upon effective communication strategies, the importance of audience understanding, and the potential influence of messaging on public opinions about forest management. Additionally, Dani offers insights on the practical applications of her research and her future studies on climate-adapted floodplain forests. Find more accessible resources at inthewoods.com!

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