Trees and Forests

Tree School volunteers.

Linda and Pat helping get lunch tickets ready for Tree School packets.

Tree School volunteers

Tree School volunteers at the Annex.

Thank you volunteers!

Dawn shows off the Tree School packet.

2012 Tree School volunteers for packet stuffing day.

Alison Heynderickx teaching the Women's Chainsaw Safety class, 2013

Amy Grotta teaching the field class Basic Measurement Tools, 2013

Amy Grotta teaching the field class Basic Measurement Tools, 2013

Anne Walton and Mike Bondi at the Women Owning Woodlands booth, 2013

Beekeeping Class, 2013

Break time at Tree School 2013

Entering Tree School 2013

Gary Grueber teaching Men's Chainsaw Safety Class, 2013

Gym set up at Tree School 2013

Hopkins Table in the gym

Instructor Table setup, 2013

Lunch time at Tree School 2013

Master Gardener plant sale

Packet pickup at Tree School 2013

Vendors in the gym at Tree School 2013

Tree School 2013 was a great success!

Mark your calendars for Tree School 2014: Saturday, March 22, 2014.

If you would like to receive the catalog in the mail, email the Tree School Registrar.

2013 Tree school handouts and presentations are now available on this website. Here you will find information from many of this year's classes.

Upcoming Forestry Programs:

June 26, 2013, Field tour of Meripah Woodland. 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Twilight Tour. Estacada. The Meripah woodland was a Nominee for 2012 Clackamas Woodland Farmer of the Year. This diverse woodland features upland and riparian forest, both planted and natural along with fish streams and wetland areas. Registration required, please contact the OSU Extension office at 503-655-8631.

 Resources:

 There are some great  resources and organizations to help our forest owners.  Find the latestinformation for Family Forest Owners, find help with our  Sources of Assistance and check out the Organizations working with our Family Forest Owners.

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 now has three Stewardship Foresters providing assistance to landowners and oversight on forest practices in Clackamas county. And there are two Stewardship Foresters for Marion County. See the map showing the staffing areas of responsibility for Stewardship Foresters in our area.

Check out the Master Woodland Managers becoming Pest Scene Investigators.

Do you have trees in your home landscape, yard, or garden? We can help.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). See if yours is here!

Woodland Notes - If you would like to be added to our woodland notes elist please email Jean at jean.bremer@oregonstate.edu.

Meet our Extension Forestry program staff serving Clackamas County.