Fred Swanson - 1996 Oral History Interview on the H.J. Andrews Experimental Forest

After completion of a PhD in geology at University of Oregon in 1972, Fred Swanson began work at Andrews Forest as a post-doc in the IBP era, leading to a Research Geologist position in the Pacific Northwest Research Station. He remained involved with the Andrews Forest program throughout his career, including a period as Principal Investigator of the LTER program. His main activities included research on disturbances in forest and stream ecosystems, work in the research-management partnership with the Willamette National Forest, effects of the Mount St. Helens eruption on forest and stream ecosystems, and, since ca. 2000, engagement of arts/humanities.

See also oral history interviews in the History Project, IBP, Watershed, and Field Visit Geier group interviews.