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
McDowell Creek Hike
Join us for an informal meetup and hike at McDowell Creek Park outside of Lebanon, Oregon RSVP by June 25: jhbattle@outlook.com or 541-737-3856 When: Plan on a two hour hike, from 10:00am to approximately noon. Where to Meet: Meet at the first (main) parking lot.…26Jun2025
Untapped Potential: Exploring the future of Bigleaf maple syrup
Did you know that our native Bigleaf maple produces a delicious syrup that rivals that of the Northeast? Maple sugaring is an emerging industry in NW Oregon. OSU's Maple Sugaring Research and Development Program is exploring what commercial opportunities there may be on private lands in other parts of…26Jun2025
Chart the unknown: Getting started with digital mapping apps
Get the most out of digital mapping apps on your smart phone or tablet. Using two commonly available digital mapping applications, Avenza Maps 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.…10Jul2025
Thinning Your Forest (Mark Havel Memorial Field Day)
About the program: This educational field day will focus on thinning your forest. Once you have established a stand of trees, thinning becomes your most important treatment for directing the course of forest development and stand conditions to meet your objectives. Through a combination of instruction and demonstration, we…12Jul2025
Jacques Ranch & Farm - A Veteran Farmer Network Farm Tour
Are you a Veteran who is farming or interested in farming? Please join us for a Veteran owned farm tour at Jacques Ranch & Farm, located just outside Albany Oregon. The farm is currently raising Angus Limousine mix cattle, growing and harvesting their own pasture grasses on 16…18Jul2025
From overwhelmed to on-track: forest management planning made easy
Creating a forest management plan doesn’t have to be overwhelming. This six-week course is designed especially for landowners who want to care for their woods but aren’t sure where to start. Each week, we’ll walk through a different section of a forest management plan—breaking it down into manageable pieces…30Jul2025