Join us for an inspiring and fun immersion into the wild world of our remarkable forests, the native trees that grow in them, the wood they provide, and their connections to your life and work. Through this webinar you’ll learn about:

• The unique and surprising traits and needs of more than several native tree species—including the roles they play in the forests’ ecology;
• The distinctive characteristics of the wood that comes from these trees and the roles each play in our daily lives;
• The impact your tree and wood-related choices have—and can have—on forests, near and far;
• Ways that you and fellow forest owners can strengthen your connections to local forests and have a positive impact on them.

Originally aired on June 1, 2021

Instructors:

• Michael Ahr, Benton Soil and Water Conservation District, Natural Resources Conservation Program Manager, Corvallis, OR.
• Peter Hayes, Family Forester, Director, Build Local Alliance, Portland, OR.

Resources:

• Resource list
• Lumber traits
• Tree traits