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Nontimber Forest Products for Small Woodland Owners: Bigleaf Maple Syrup

This publication describes how to tap bigleaf maple trees for sap that can be boiled down to make maple syrup.

Carrie Berger, Tiffany Hopkins | Mar 2017 | OSU Extension Catalog

Nontimber Forest Products for Small Woodland Owners: Shiitake Mushrooms

This publication explains how to successfully cultivate shiitake mushrooms in your own garden or woodland property.

Tiffany Hopkins, Carrie Berger | Mar 2017 | OSU Extension Catalog

Harvesting evergreen boughs from your woodland

Harvest evergreen boughs from your woodland property to make holiday wreaths. Be sure to harvest sometime after the first hard frost, and use proper pruning techniques.

Alicia Christiansen | Oct 2019 | Article

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Harvesting evergreen boughs from your woodland

Harvest evergreen boughs from your woodland property to make holiday wreaths. Be sure to harvest sometime after the first hard frost, and use proper pruning techniques.

Alicia Christiansen | Oct 2019 | Article

Top 5 things to consider when building a nature trail on your property

Nature trails are a popular feature across the Oregon landscape. People of all walks of life escape to them for solitude, wildlife viewing, exercise, and to spend time with friends and family. As a landowner, you have the ...

Alicia Christiansen | Jun 2020 | Article

Lunch and Learn: The Oregon Forest Industry Directory - Getting connected with buyers, sellers, and service providers

Learn to use the Oregon Forest Industry Directory and connect with buyers, sellers, and service providers.

Scott Leavengood, Lauren Grand | May 2020 | Video

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Is this a huckleberry or something nasty?

Q: I saw these plants with what I think are huckleberries out at Harris Beach and at the rest area across from Harris Beach. Others have said they are not and are dangerous to eat. I would like help identifying them. The names I know are the evergreen, winter or California Huckleberry.

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