Managing Eastern Oregon Forests

Build your forest management toolbox This series of practical educational webinars will equip you with the background and techniques needed to manage forests for a wide range of objectives. Tailored to eastern Oregon forests, we’ll progress from foundational concepts to specific considerations for our region’s forest types. Brought to…

Managing Eastern Oregon Forests

Build your forest management toolbox. Tailored to eastern Oregon forests, this free series will address a wide range of management objectives and forest types. Brought to you by OSU Extension, the My Blue Mountains Woodlands Partnership, the Klamath-Lake Forest Health Partnership, and the Partnership for Forestry Education. Pre-registration is…

Land Steward Online Course

Are you an owner of a woodland, small farm, or other rural lands? Learn how to manage your property’s natural resources more effectively with this online offering from OSU’s Land Steward Program. It is well-suited for busy adults who enjoy online learning and want to figure out what their…

The Land Steward online course

Are you an owner of a woodland, small farm, or other rural land? Learn how to manage your property’s natural resources more effectively with this online offering from OSU’s Land Steward Program. It is well-suited for busy adults who enjoy online learning and want to figure out what their…

Fire Aware. Fire Prepared. Wildfire Wednesdays

Are you ready for the next wildfire season? Last summer’s wildfire events impacted most Oregonians and we learned that EVERYONE living in Oregon should be prepared for a wildfire emergency. Every community is different though, and it can be difficult to navigate all of the resources. A series of…

Trees on the Move: Migration of Tree Species in Response to Climate Change

Choosing the right species for the right climate is fundamental to the success of foresters and horticulturists. But what if the climate changes? Will natural and planted forests still be well adapted to the places they’re growing now? Can species migrate fast enough to keep pace with climate change?…

Oregon Forest Pest Detector Live Webinar Training

Join us on Zoom for a LIVE OFPD training on Tuesday, April 27, 9:00 - 11:30 A.M. (MDT)! This Oregon Forest Pest Detector Program live webinar training is intended for local, state, and federal government employees, as well as for academic researchers, tribes, non-profits, and other professionals. This includes arborists, city…

Oregon Forest Pest Detector Live Webinar Training

Join us on Zoom for a LIVE OFPD training on Tuesday, April 27, 9:00 - 11:30 A.M. (MDT)! This Oregon Forest Pest Detector Program live webinar training is intended for local, state, and federal government employees, as well as for academic researchers, tribes, non-profits, and other professionals. This includes arborists, city…

Wildfire insurance virtual town hall

Join Oregon Insurance Commissioner Andrew Stolfi and Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum for a special virtual Wildfire Insurance Town Hall on Thursday, April 29 at noon. Cleanup is progressing, and the arrival of spring means construction will soon be ramping up for people affected by the Labor Day wildfires. The…

Best Practices of Slash Pile and Burning

Logging generates woody debris, commonly known as “slash,” in the form of tree tops, limbs and broken pieces. This class will give an overview of the best practices and methods for piling and burning woody material that’s not left for nutrients, firewood or wildlife purposes. Managing large quantities of…

Managing Your Forest with Fire in Mind - Part 2

Last December we offered “Managing Your Forest with Fire in Mind.” In part 2 of this class, Dr. Bailey will dive a little deeper into the topic. Wildfire is emerging as a significant risk to land managers even on the west side of the Cascades, but unlike risks such…

Into the Woods

Join us for an inspiring and fun immersion into the wild world of our remarkable forests, the native trees that grow in them, the wood they provide, and their connections to your life and work. Through this webinar and a virtual hike through Hopkins Demonstration Forest, you’ll learn…