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Forestry and Natural Resources

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

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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

Oregon 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.

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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.

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.

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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Meet our experts

Ariel Cowan
Regional Fire Specialist, Central Region
John Rizza
(Former)

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