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
Chart the Unknown: Getting Started with Digital Mapping Apps - FULL
* This event is full but you are welcome to add yourself to the waitlist. You will be notified if another workshop date is scheduled. Get the most out of digital mapping apps on your smartphone or tablet. Using two commonly available digital mapping applications, Avenza and CalTopo, the…22Jan2025
Planting Forest Tree Seedlings
This field workshop will review the basic steps in tree planting, site preparation, seedling types and care, and more. After a discussion about planting, we will move onto the hands-on portion. A variety of tools and seedling stock types and species will be provided to help plant part of…08Feb2025
Taking Care of Your Woodland Road
Maintenance considerations for small woodland owners.…15Feb2025
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
Introduction to Oregon Season Tracker
Join us to learn about Oregon Season Tracker, an Oregon State University Extension community science program. Volunteer observers across the state observe precipitation and plant phenology in their backyards, woodlands, farms, and schools where they contribute to climate science while learning-by-doing. This webinar will give you background information on…12Mar2025