Timber Wars Explained

Timber Wars
Host:Aaron Scott
Genre:Environmentalism
Language:English
Length:30–45 minutes
Theme Music Composer:Laura Gibson
Num Seasons:1
Num Episodes:7 Standard + 5 Bonus
Began:September 22, 2020[1]
Ended:May 7, 2021
Provider:Oregon Public Broadcasting
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Timber Wars is a seven-part podcast hosted by Aaron Scott and produced by Oregon Public Broadcasting.

Background

The show was produced by Oregon Public Broadcasting.[2] [3] The show discusses the conservation movement that took place in the Pacific Northwest in the 1990s.[4] [5] The show discusses the complicated conflict between environmentalists and loggers that occurred during the period known as the timber wars.[6] The show discusses the history of logging and how forests were viewed as potential tree farms. Forester and dendrologists wanted to study and preserve old-growth forests, but were viewed negatively until the 1990s when large environmental protests began. At the same time, wildlife conservation for animals like the northern spotted owl became an issue.[7] [8] The show discusses a twenty-five year period of forestry and forest management.[9] Aaron Scott is the host of the show—he grew up in Steamboat, Oregon not too far away from where the events of the show took place.[10]

Episodes

Season 1

Reception

Nicholas Kristof of The New York Times commented on the show saying that "Listeners are left with both an appreciation of the magnificence of old growth forests and the toll paid by logging communities when those forests were protected. Environmentalists and loggers don't agree on much, but I think they will concur that 'Timber Wars' is fair and brilliant journalism."

Awards

AwardDateCategoryResultRef.
National Headliner Awards2021Narrative Podcast[11] [12]
MIT Knight Science Journalism Program's Victor K. McElheny Award2021Local and Regional Science Journalism for Episode 1: The Last Stand and Episode 2: The Ancient Forest[13]
Society of Professional Journalism Awards2021Audio: Series—Large Newsroom Division[14]
Society of Professional Journalism Awards2021Audio: Feature, Hard News—Large Newsroom Division for Episode 3: The Owl
Scripps Howard Awards2020Excellence in Environmental Reporting[15] [16]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Trainor . Tim . September 6, 2020 . OPB to Release "Timber Wars" Podcast September 22 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200906185610/https://www.heraldandnews.com/news/local_news/community/opb-to-release-timber-wars-podcast-sept-22/article_1e23d6aa-92f7-503c-bbda-e31ae71fe708.html . September 6, 2020 . April 1, 2022 . . . en-US.
  2. Web site: September 1, 2020 . Listen: 'Timber Wars,' a new podcast from OPB . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220412143021/https://www.khsu.org/regional-interests/2020-09-01/listen-timber-wars-a-new-podcast-from-opb . April 12, 2022 . April 1, 2022 . . en-US.
  3. Web site: Riley . Geoffrey . October 13, 2020 . OPB Podcasts on Oregon's Timber Wars . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20201031235026/https://www.ijpr.org/show/the-jefferson-exchange/2020-10-13/wed-8-30-opb-podcasts-on-oregons-timber-wars . October 31, 2020 . April 1, 2022 . . . en-US.
  4. Web site: September 4, 2020 . New OPB podcast "Timber Wars" examines the battle over Northwest forests that began 30 years ago . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200919230515/https://www.argusobserver.com/valley_life/new-opb-podcast-timber-wars-examines-the-battle-over-northwest-forests-that-began-30-years/article_c113387e-ed40-11ea-95c0-3b5a096aa4f5.html . September 19, 2020 . April 1, 2022 . . . en-US.
  5. Web site: Granillo . Gabriel . September 22, 2020 . The Spotted Owl, the Timber Economy, and the Epic Conflict That Defined Our Forests: Timber Wars Host Aaron Scott Talks About the New OPB Pod, Science Writing, and the Ongoing Battle Over Pacific Northwest Forests. . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220401154439/https://www.pdxmonthly.com/travel-and-outdoors/2020/09/the-spotted-owl-the-timber-economy-and-the-epic-conflict-that-defined-our-forests . April 1, 2022 . April 1, 2022 . . SagaCity Media . en-US.
  6. Web site: Frankowicz . Katie . September 21, 2020 . New Podcast Examines Oregon's Timber Wars: OPB Delves Into Complicated History . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20201003043437/https://www.dailyastorian.com/news/local/new-podcast-examines-oregons-timber-wars/article_83580902-fc26-11ea-964c-037486cbdf3e.html . October 3, 2020 . April 1, 2022 . . EO Media Group . en-US.
  7. Web site: Vondersmith . Jason . September 29, 2020 . 'Timber Wars': OPB Looks Back at Environmentalists vs. Timber Industry. It All Started With the Northern Spotted Owl's Threatened Designation, Which Changed Oregon Forever. . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210508001635/https://pamplinmedia.com/ttt/91-features/483162-388870-timber-wars-opb-looks-back-at-environmentalists-vs-timber-industry . May 8, 2021 . April 1, 2022 . . en-US.
  8. Web site: Leadingham . Scott . December 3, 2020 . Much More Than a Spotted Owl Fight: Northwest 'Timber Wars' of 30 Years Ago Revisited in Podcast . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210518135102/https://www.nwpb.org/2020/12/03/much-more-than-a-spotted-owl-fight-northwest-timber-wars-of-30-years-ago-revisited-in-podcast/ . May 18, 2021 . April 1, 2022 . . . en-US.
  9. Web site: Berger . Erin . November 11, 2020 . Three New Environmental Podcasts You'll Want to Binge: These Fascinating Shows Offer a Behind-the-Scenes Look at Conservation Battles and Youth Climate Activism . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20211115184101/https://www.outsideonline.com/culture/books-media/environmental-podcast-recommendations/ . November 15, 2021 . April 1, 2022 . . en-US.
  10. Lay . Jennie . February 9, 2021 . Greeson . Dan . Seven Binge-Worthy Podcasts . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220401154438/https://issuu.com/skitowndeb/docs/steamboatmagazinemtned2021_issuu . April 1, 2022 . April 1, 2022 . Steamboat Magazine. 2021. 43. 1. 62. Ski Town Publications, Inc. and The Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association. Steamboat Springs, US. en-US. Issuu.
  11. Web site: 2021 . 2021 – Online National Headliner Awards . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220123085653/https://www.headlinerawards.org/2021-online/ . January 23, 2022 . April 1, 2022 . National Headliner Awards.
  12. Web site: May 14, 2021 . Trio of Podcasts Among 87th National Headliner Awards Winners. . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220401154437/https://www.insideradio.com/podcastnewsdaily/trio-of-podcasts-among-87th-national-headliner-awards-winners/article_3e15159e-b4cf-11eb-b25e-9f3d02fbe3f1.html . April 1, 2022 . April 1, 2022 . InsideRadio.com . en-US.
  13. Web site: April 8, 2021 . "Timber Wars" From Oregon Public Broadcasting Wins McElhanney Award for Local Science Reporting: Knight Science Journalism Program at MIT Also Recognizes Reporting From the Boston Globe, Detroit Free Press, the Arizona Republic, and Boston's WBUR. . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220401154437/https://news.mit.edu/2021/timber-wars-podcast-oregon-public-broadcasting-wins-ksj-mcelheny-award-0408 . April 1, 2022 . April 1, 2022 . . . en-US.
  14. Web site: May 20, 2021 . SPJ Regional Contest Winners Announced . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210521023528/https://www.spjwash.org/spj-regional-contest-winners-announced/ . May 21, 2021 . April 1, 2022 . . en-US.
  15. Web site: Lewis . Courtney . March 9, 2021 . The 68th Scripps Howard Awards Honor Best of 2020 Journalism . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210413104338/https://scripps.com/foundation/news/scripps-howard-awards-honor-best-of-2020-journalism-with-finalists-in-14-categories/ . April 13, 2021 . April 12, 2022 . . en-US.
  16. Web site: Kroeger . Mark . March 9, 2021 . Batts Jr. . Dr. Battinto . Excellence in Environmental Reporting: Winner—"Rising Waters" from The Post and Courier (Charleston, South Carolina) . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220412151646/https://scripps.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/SHA_2021_Program_Links-1.pdf . April 12, 2022 . . 15.

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