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Norma Kline

Forestry and Natural Resources

Out there for Oregon’s forests. Here for Oregonians.

Sudden Oak Death Citizen Science Volunteers needed.  

Are you interested in helping to prevent the spread of Sudden Oak Death? Reserve your spot in the Early Detection of Sudden Oak Death Using Bucket and Stream Baits. Shawna at 541-572-5263.

Norma Kline

Upcoming Events

Sep 10 - Oct 22

Coastal Woodland Management Webinar Series

Online
Nov 3

Fish Habitat and Riparian Management

3:00 pm - 4:30 pm PST Online
Dec 1

Replanting Your Forest After Timber Harvest or Wildfire

3:00 pm - 4:30 pm PST Online
Dec 8

Making Maps for Management Planning

3:00 pm - 4:30 pm PST Online

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Attend a workshop, conference, or field tour.

Join us for a forest management series, a one-day forest health field tour, or one of our many other educational offerings.
Sep 10 - Oct 22

Coastal Woodland Management Webinar Series

Online
Sep 10 - Oct 22

Coastal Woodland Management Webinar Series

Online
Nov 3

Fish Habitat and Riparian Management

3:00 pm - 4:30 pm PST Online
Nov 17

Diamonds Under the Douglas-fir

3:00 pm - 4:30 pm PST Online

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Stay on Top of News and Events

Sign up for our local newsletter to receive information on upcoming events, cost share opportunities, and other useful information. You can also subscribe to our TreeTopics blog!

TreeTopics Blog

The TreeTopics blog is used as a means to communicate information and share perspectives with woodland owners and other people interested in forest management.

Amy Grotta, Brad Withrow-Robinson | Mar 2018 | Online resource

South Coast Field & Forest

An agriculture and forestry newsletter from Coos and Curry County.

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Oregon Master 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 Master 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.

Explore Oregon’s forests with us.

Photo by Lynn Ketchum

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.

Women Owning Woodlands Network

The Women Owning Woodlands Network (WOWNet) is a diverse, enthusiastic, group of women who are interested in woodland management. WOWNet allows women to come together to learn about forest management, share their forestry and ...

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Master Woodland Manager

The Master Woodland Manager (MWM) training is offered by Oregon State University Forestry Extension as a master's level course for landowners who are interested in an intensive forest management training and sharing the knowledge ...

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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.

Keeping Your Home and Property Safe from Wildfire: A Defensible Space and Fuel Reduction Guide for Homeowners and Landowners

This publication provides help for homeowners who want to reduce the wildfire risk around their homes or on their forest property by creating defensible space.

Stephen Fitzgerald, Max Bennett, Kara Baylog | Dec 2017 | OSU Extension Catalog

Fire-Resistant Plants for Home Landscapes

As homeowners continue to build in the wild and urban interface, they must take special precautions to protect their homes. One way to do this is to create a defensible space around the home, and one important factor can ...

Amy Jo Detweiler, Stephen Fitzgerald | Aug 2006 | OSU Extension Catalog

Fire Program

Forests across the western United States are stressed from high tree densities, drought, and insect and disease outbreaks. Past management practices along with more human-caused wildfire and changes in weather are causing wildfires ...

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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.

Managing Woodlands in the Coastal Fog Belt

Landowners face special challenges and opportunities managing woodlands in Oregon's coastal fog belt. This publication discusses forest management treatments that allow you to achieve your goals in this fast-growing environment.

Norma Kline, Valerie Elder, Stephen Fitzgerald | Dec 2017 | OSU Extension Catalog

Sudden Oak Death: Prevention, Recognition, Restoration

A guide for homeowners, small woodland owners, resource managers, and conservation groups to recognize, prevent, and manage Sudden Oak Death. This publication can be downloaded in two different formats. The "PDF" button will provide...

Dave Shaw, Norma Kline | Oct 2018 | OSU Extension Catalog

Woodland Stories Podcast

Woodland Stories is an audio tour of the forest from the perspective of family forest owners. These are stories about building your own cabin, planting trees by hand, watching an eagle’s nest, and so much more.

Valerie Elder, Tiffany Hopkins | May 2018 | Online resource

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