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
Fresh Starts - The role of young forests in wildlife & land management
Join us for a field tour exploring how forests grow back after harvest or wildfire! We’ll visit different properties—both public and private—to see how young forests take shape and provide habitat under different conditions. On this tour, we will: Visit areas that have regrown after…29May2025
Emerald Ash Borer: Identification, Reporting, and Weighing Management Options
Join us for a hands-on, informative workshop focused on emerald ash borer (EAB), an invasive pest threatening ash trees in Oregon. Participants will gain valuable knowledge on EAB identification, effective reporting methods, and management options. This workshop will also include practical learning rotations where attendees will explore various aspects…06Jun2025
River Island Farm Tour
Truffle Farming enthusiasts! Please join us for a tour on 6.5 acres of truffle inoculated Oaks and Filberts using a regenerative approach with cover cropping and low impact cultivation. Trees have just finished their 4th year in the ground, with funding from NRCS, SWCS, etc…11Jun2025
Wildflower Walk and Pollinator Talk
Registration is $10 for a single attendee or $15 for multiple people sharing a vehicle to encourage carpooling, as parking is limited at this field location. Bring your friends, families, or neighbors! Join us for an immersive day of native flowers, bees, and more as we tour…24Jun2025
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
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