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Forest Sustainability and Certification

Wood is seen as an environmentally friendly building product and is a favorite of the design/build community, as long as the forests are sustainably managed. This webinar will introduce a new video "Sustainable Wood from ...

Jun 2021 | Video

Save money and help the planet with sustainable garden practices

We can all do our part to help by changing our practices – often just by a bit, depending on the methods you’ve already put in place.

Kym Pokorny | May 28, 2021 | News story

Trees on the Move: Migration of Tree Species in Response to Climate Change

Choosing the right species for the right climate is fundamental to the success of foresters and horticulturists. But what if the climate changes? Will natural and planted forests still be well adapted to the places they’re ...

Apr 2021 | Video

Carbon in Oregon's Managed Forests

In this video, Mike Cloughesy gives an overview including a look at the recent “Oregon Forest Ecosystem Carbon Inventory and the Role of Wood Products in Carbon Storage.” Edie Sonne Hall discusses “Managing Forests to ...

Mar 2021 | Video

Awareness is key to avoiding yellowjackets

Yellowjackets are a fact of outdoor life during the summer and fall in Oregon. While they are beneficial to the environment, their painful sting poses a hazard to people. Here's how to avoid them.

Amanda Brenner, Lauren Grand | Aug 2020 | Article

A Guide to Hedgerows: Plantings That Enhance Biodiversity, Sustainability and Functionality

Hedgerows are living fences with the ability to grow food, shelter wildlife, save water, manage weeds and look beautiful all year round. Study the many benefits of hedgerows, and learn what you need to know to plant your own living fence.

Pami Monnette, Jude Hobbs | Jun 2020 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

So You Want to Plant Some Trees

Are you interested in replanting native trees for a restoration project? Perhaps you are planning to harvest trees on your property and need some help with replanting techniques and where to find seedlings. Whether you are just...

Dan Stark | May 2020 | Video

Oregon's Forest Protection Laws

This class will make it easy to see how Oregon’s Forest Protection Laws affect you. In 2018 the Oregon Forest Resources Institute released the third edition of Oregon Forest Protection Laws: An Illustrated Manual. The update ...

May 2020 | Video

Guide to Oregon Fisheries

A short guide to the commonly caught commercial seafood species in Oregon. Includes information on management, season, habitat and life history, fishing gear used to catch it, pounds landed and value of the fishery, and fun facts for 12 of the major fisheries in Oregon.

Jamie Doyle, Amanda Gladics | May 2020 | Fact Sheet

Eat Oregon Seafood - Where to Buy Oregon Seafood

Discover the many different types of seafood harvested in Oregon. These local foods can be used in a wide variety of recipes and are tasty substitutes for seafood shipped from further away. Use the map and business listings below to find seafood caught or grown in Oregon. Search for recipes, or share your own using #EatOregonSeafood.

Amanda Gladics, Jamie Doyle, Angee Doerr, Adriene Koett-Cronn | May 2020 | Online resource Peer reviewed (Gray level)