Learn to manage your forested property in ways that protect water quality, maintain soil health, reduce the threat of fire and improve wildlife habitat. This publication is one of a series of Land Steward Rural Resource Guidelines.
Forests produce economic benefits such as timber, forest products and jobs. They also provide wildlife habitat, recreation, carbon storage and clean water. In fact, most of Oregon’s drinking water is sourced from ...
In the aftermath of disastrous wildfire seasons, it is harder than ever to find seedlings and workers for reforestation efforts. But there's help out there. Here's a look at what's available for reforestation efforts.
Oregon State Extension Service and other agencies are working together to help landowners recover from wildfires. The effort includes assessing reforestation needs, acquiring seedlings and facilitating restoration.
Fires and ice storms in recent years have done serious damage to young forest stands in the Willamette Valley. Without much salvageable timber, landowners must decide how to restore the stands. Here are some options.