Forestry & Natural Resources Extension
Welcome to the Forestry & Natural Resources Extension Program at Oregon State University! Our Extension Agents and Specialists work everyday to learn about the latest techniques in natural resource management, and then, through educational programs and materials, transfer this knowledge to our client groups, such as forest owners, foresters and other natural resource managers, Educators (PreK-12), Christmas tree growers, loggers and forest workers, etc. On this website you will learn about some of our marquee programs, such as Master Woodland Manager, Citizen Fire Academy, Women Owning Woodlands, Tree School, and more. Check out our calendar of upcoming events, and our more than 100 publications and other educational materials. Also, we invite you to visit your nearest county Extension office to meet your county staff up close and personal. While we do not have Forestry & Natural Resources Extension Agents in every county, chances are there is an agent in a nearby county who can assist you. It is our mission to be the state's leading provider of research-based knowledge and problem-solving educational programs designed to foster new ways to manage and use Oregon's forest resources wisely.
Upcoming Opportunities
Matteson Forest Walk
Join the Oregon Naturalist Program for a tour of the Matteson Demonstration Forest with OSU Extension Forester, Jake Barker. Jake will share about the history of Matteson, plans for the future, and lead a group walk. Please come dressed for walking outside in the elements. The walk will be…17Feb2025
Small Farm Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop
In this workshop we will cover "Winter" pruning of young trees to help control vigor, reduce winter labor and minimize disease risk and the cleaning up of productive mature trees and reinvigorating old trees. We will use this diverse orchard for hands-on demonstrations with apples, pears, plums, and…22Feb2025
Oregon Naturalist Book Club: Fen, Bog, & Swamp
Join us for the in-person Winter 2025 Oregon Naturalist Book club led by certified Oregon Naturalist, Lecia. Our Winter 2025 book pick is Annie Proulx's Bog, Fen, & Swamp. We will meet at the OSU Extension Office in Washington County, located at 1815 NW 169th Place, Suite 1000 in…23Feb2025
Oak Restoration and Prescribed Fire Planning Tour
Join the OSU Extension Fire Program and the Oak Creek Conservancy on a field tour to explore opportunities for the use of prescribed fire in the mid-Willamette Valley. We will learn about the Oak Creek Conservancy, discuss site preparation and burn planning, and consider opportunities for landowners to work…26Feb2025
Enhance Tree Health, Structure, and Aesthetic
In this workshop, you’ll learn about the following from an ISA Board Certified Master Arborist: Tree Health: Proper pruning promotes healthy growth by removing dead or diseased branches, improving air circulation, and reducing the risk of pest infestations. Structure: Understand how to prune for structure, including structural…01Mar2025