Debbie has experience in forest inventory, analysis of forest inventory data with growth and yield models, GIS spatial analysis, forest and meadow restoration (recovery of spotted owl habitat, control of invasive plants, recovery of cultural food plants, restoration of dry forest ecosystems), and forest planning (development of ecologically-based forest plans). Debbie is currently the owner of Applegate Forestry, and was previously the Habitat Restoration Program Director for IAE (2009-2010). Prior to that, Debbie was the Forest information manager of OSU College Forests.