Forestry and Natural Resources

Out there for Oregon’s forests. Here for Oregonians.

Sudden Oak Death Citizen Science Volunteers needed.

Are you interested in helping to prevent the spread of Sudden Oak Death? Reserve your spot in the Early Detection of Sudden Oak Death Using Bucket and Stream Baits. Shawna at 541-572-5263.

Credit: Norma Kline (Cropped from original)

Upcoming Events

Aug 9

Getting Started with Digital Mapping Apps

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Myrtle Point, OR

Aug 14

Is Your Woodland Road Ready for Winter?

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Myrtle Point, OR

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Attend a workshop, conference, or field tour.

Join us for a forest management series, a one-day forest health field tour, or one of our many other educational offerings.

Aug 9

Getting Started with Digital Mapping Apps

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Myrtle Point, OR

Aug 14

Is Your Woodland Road Ready for Winter?

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Myrtle Point, OR

See more events

Stay on Top of News and Events

Sign up for our local newsletter to receive information on upcoming events, cost share opportunities, and other useful information. You can also subscribe to our TreeTopics blog!

TreeTopics Blog

The TreeTopics blog is used as a means to communicate information and share perspectives with woodland owners and other people interested in forest management.

Amy Grotta, Brad Withrow-Robinson | Mar 2018 | Online resource

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Oregon Naturalist

Participate in science-based learning experiences that help you appreciate Oregon's diverse forest ecosystems and make informed decisions regarding forest policy and management. For example, our Master Naturalist Program offers opportunities to learn about the natural history of plants, animals, habitats, geology, culture, as well as the most relevant topics in sustainable natural resource management.

Explore Oregon’s forests with us.

Photo by Lynn Ketchum (Cropped from original)

Find Your People

Our community-based groups, such as the Women Owning Woodlands Network and Master Woodland Manager Program, get together to learn with – and from – other landowners who value Oregon’s forests and communities.

Women Owning Woodlands Network

The Women Owning Woodlands Network (WOWNet) is a diverse, enthusiastic, group of women who are interested in woodland management. WOWNet allows women to come together to learn about forest management, share their forestry and ...

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Master Woodland Manager

The Master Woodland Manager (MWM) training is offered by Oregon State University Forestry Extension as a master's level course for landowners who are interested in an intensive forest management training and sharing the knowledge ...

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Protect What You Care About

The Fire Program and the Citizen Fire Academy, Ties to the Land succession planning, and forest health offerings are all tailored to help you keep your property safe from wildfire or insect and disease outbreaks, and to build a legacy for future generations.

Keeping Your Home and Property Safe from Wildfire

Learn to reduce wildfire risk by creating defensible space around your home.

Max Bennett, Stephen Fitzgerald, Alicia Christiansen, Kara Baylog | Dec 2017 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Fire Program

Forests across the western United States are stressed from high tree densities, drought, and insect and disease outbreaks. Past management practices along with more human-caused wildfire and changes in weather are causing wildfires ...

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Dig Into Our Educational Resources

Our catalog includes dozens of free publications, videos, webinars, and podcasts, covering a wide variety of topics, such as forest health, forest management planning, and estate and succession planning.