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The expertise, the knowledge, and the guidance
that I received through Oregon State University Extension
in the forestry program was hugely important to the success
of my woodland.
In the case of forestry, the best practice
to succeed in having healthy trees
also ends up being the best practice
for a healthy ecosystem.
Clean air, clean water, our best water quality
comes from the forest.
The practices that you are doing are not harmful,
in fact, enhance the health of the soil, the air,
and the water quality.
And so education would help sustain those forests,
and particularly those forests that
are not managed by professional trained foresters.
You call me as your extension forester.
And I have 30 years of experience.
And you get your questions answered.
And you find out what you need to know.
Starting a forest from scratch is not easy.
There's a lot of ways that things can go wrong.
Workshops, classes, and particularly field tours,
visiting sites-- we do a trial or a demonstration.
Overall forest management, from the start
to finish, to help keep fish-bearing streams
safe from overheating, from debris,
from too much mud or silt or sand in the water.
The things that you learn are helpful to families in general,
to the kids, and even the grandkids, who someday
will be taking over the management
of the woodlands themselves.
About a dozen county extension foresters
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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 Oregon 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.
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.
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.
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.
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