Trees and Forests
There are many exciting upcoming Woodland events happening in the future.
Tree School 2012 registration is now open! Tree School Clackamas is the largest family forestry event in the Northwest. It will be held at Clackamas Community College on Saturday, March 24.
Catalogs were sent to 11,600 woodland owners. If you are new to the woodland scene and would like to receive a catalog or have not attended Tree School in the last three years, email the to get on the mailing list. The 40-page catalog will be available online after January 17.
Register early for best class selection as all classes have limited seating. The registration deadline is either February 29 or after 600 registrations have been received.
2011 Tree school was a great success. Here you will find some of the handouts and powerpoint presentations. Also visit our photo gallery from the lunchroom/vendor area.
Christmas Tree Growers! There will be an upcoming Christmas Tree Acquaintance Class on Friday, February 10 from 1:30-4:30pm at the OSU Extension Annex.
There are some great resources and organizations to help our forest owners. Find the latest information for family forest owners, find help with our Sources of Assistance and check out the Organizations working with our Family Forest Owners.
TOUGH TIMES IN THE WOODS
Everyone knows the economy is bleak right now. But, those involved in the forest products sector know it's been tough for a couple years already. Housing starts and log prices have been very soft for many months now and there's not a lot of light at the end of the tunnel. The OSU Extension Forestry program has put together a list of web resources to help landowners, loggers and forest products businesses. Go to Tough Times in the Woods at this website, http://owic.oregonstate.edu/tough-times/ .
TREES AND FORESTS
Clackamas County is home to some of the most productive tree growing land in the world. Our native forests cover more than two-thirds of the county's land. In addition, thousands of acres of land have been planted to Christmas trees and ornamental landscape nursery trees.
Tree crops and products are a mainstay of our local economy providing important jobs for residents and income for landowners and managers. In fact, nearly 20% of all personal income for Clackamas County residents comes from our trees. Growing and managing trees is a big business in Clackamas County.
The OSU Extension Forestry program provides the education and research support for tree growers in Clackamas County. Our education programs keep landowners and managers on the cutting edge of technology and provide information to assist them to imporve the productivity and profitability of their land.
Remember...Clackamas County is tree country. We look forward to serving you!
The Oregon Department of Forestry has downsized staff due to recent budget challenges. As a result, we now hav
e only two Stewardship Foresters covering much of Clackamas County who are responsible for working with private family forest owners and forest practice regulations. Jeff Hepler and Mike Haasken remain in our county. This map shows the staffing areas of responsibility for the three foresters.
Check out the Master Woodland Managers becoming Pest Scene Investigators.
Do you have trees in your home landscape, yard, or garden? We can help.
There were some great programs in 2010. Check out Triplett's Twilight Tour here. And the 2009 Tree Farmer nominees that were recognized for their outstanding commitment to responsible forest management here.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). See if yours is here!
