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A PSU study reveals that trees surviving the 2020 Cascade fires often die years later, reducing live tree cover by an additional 8.5% over three years. These losses fragmented “lifeboat” patches, shrinking seed sources and complicating natural forest regeneration, and raise concerns about future forest resilience.

In a unanimous vote, the Oregon Senate officially designated Portland State University as the state’s urban research university, recognizing PSU’s critical role in addressing urban challenges through research, innovation, and service.

From free hearing evaluations to art workshops, PSU offers services to the community that meet real-world needs. No university affiliation required.