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
Fire Ecology of Oregon Forests
Explore the Fire Ecology of Oregon Join us this winter for our upcoming series focusing on Oregon's fire ecology. We'll begin with some foundational concepts, then feature experts who will dive deeper into the complexities of fire ecology for the diverse ecosystems across the state. Series website…09Jan2025
Ties to the Land - Roseburg
Many small landowners across the nation are reaching retirement age and are wondering how they can and should pass on their land or associated business. This conundrum is not unique to the Pacific Northwest. Whether you own a farm, forest or rangeland, you care about your property and…10Jan2025
How to Write Animal Characters Workshop
Do you enjoy reading books with animal characters? Do you love Jack London’s Buck or Shelby Van Pelt’s octopus, Marcellus? Who couldn’t love Garth Stein’s Enzo or Leonie Swann’s flock of sheep trying to solve their shepherd’s murder? If you’d like to create your own animal characters, join us…12Jan2025
Chart the Unknown: Getting Started with Digital Mapping Apps
Get the most out of digital mapping apps on your smartphone or tablet. Using two commonly available digital mapping applications, Avenza and CalTopo, the instructors will lead you through detailed tutorials and demonstrate how to integrate these digital tools into daily forest and land management activities. You will learn…22Jan2025