Forest health and management

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Restoring ponderosa pine forests in dry side Oregon

Ponderosa pine and fire have had a close connection with fire for millennia. Historically, fires burned through the understories of ponderosa stands as frequently as every couple of years. Learn about the unique characteristics of...

John Punches | Jan 2025 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Gray level)

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What’s lurking beneath the forest floor?

When insects and disease enter a forest, the damage isn’t always obvious at first. By the time damage is visible, it might be too late to combat the issue. This can be especially challenging for landowners dealing with root diseases.

Alicia Christiansen | Mar 2023 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Gray level)

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Early-seral forest: What is it and why is it important?

Learn about early-seral forests, a stage in forest succession that fosters biodiversity. Early-seral forest follows a major disturbance, such as a timber harvest, wildfire or windstorm.

Stephen Fitzgerald, Holly Ober | May 2025 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Latest Resources

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Should we give away our tree seedlings?

Q: I have many Douglas fir seedlings that sprout up on my property and I hate to pull them out. I also have a few that are a foot or two tall now. Would it be beneficial to anyone if I donated the seedlings/trees? I have maybe 12–24 or more per year, and so do my neighbors.

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Explore Hopkins Demonstraton forest with a mobile app

This mobile trail app for Hopkins Demonstration Forest invites visitors to explore the forest in an engaging and educational way. Use the app to navigate the forest’s trails while learning about the trees, plants, wildlife and history found throughout the 140-acre outdoor classroom. The app is free to download on Apple and Android devices.

Nov 2025 | Online resource

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Growing redwood and giant sequoia in Oregon

Redwood and giant sequoia in Oregon? Interest is growing in "assisted migration" of two very tall tree species. Learn what factors to consider before planting them on your small woodland.

Dan Stark, Norma Kline, Lauren Grand, Alicia Christiansen, Stephen Fitzgerald | Oct 2025 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Forest management resources

• Know Your Forest Learning Library: Utilize this learning library for up to date resources on many woodland management topics.
• Oregon Small Woodlands Association: Oregon Small Woodlands Association is an organization made up of Oregon small woodland owners who practice and believe in: the strength of peer to peer communication between landowners, the strength of a unified effort to address legislative and regulatory challenges, and the strength of partnerships in addressing and solving common problems.
• Oregon Forest Management Planning: Are you thinking about writing a forest management plan? This site will guide you and your forestry professional to all the resources you’ll need.