What You Need to Know About the New Oregon Forest Practice Rules: A 4-part series for small woodland owners

Oregon forestland owners planning forest operations have new rules to follow this year. This 4-part series will explore the most important changes to the Oregon Forest Practice Rules that took effect in 2024. Class topics include: Session 1 | Tues. March 12, 3pm - 5pm | (Registration closes…

Master Woodland Manager Training - Lane County

Applications open for the 2024 Master Woodland Manager volunteer program The OSU Extension Master Woodland Manager (MWM) training is a high level course for private landowners who are interested in an intensive forest management training and sharing the knowledge gained through this training with people in their local communities.…

Master Woodland Manager Training - Lincoln County

Registration is NOW OPEN! Fillable application below. The OSU Extension Master Woodland Manager (MWM) training is a high level course for private landowners who are interested in an intensive forest management training and sharing the knowledge gained through this training with people in their local communities. The course will…

Wildflower Walk in the Woods & Potluck

This FREE event is hosted by the OSU Extension Service's Women Owning Woodlands Network. Pre-registration is requested for an accurate head count. Calling all female forestland owners! The Women Owning Woodlands Network invites you to a fun afternoon filled with connection, learning, and wildflowers. We will start…

Wildlife Field Day: Forestry for the Birds

Join us at the Hopkins Demonstration Forest for a discussion and forest tour featuring the Forest Stewards Guild's Forestry for the Birds Western Oregon Guide. This Guide was developed to assist woodland caretakers including landowners, loggers, foresters, natural resource managers, or practitioners, to identify, assess, and support a…

Native and Non-Native Insect Pests of Forest Trees: Diagnosis and Management

This presentation will cover basic information about bark beetles, wood borers, defoliators, and sap-sucking insects, highlighting major native and non-native pests (including emerald ash borer and Mediterranean oak borer). Attendees will learn about stressors that leave trees exposed to insect attack, how to diagnose the types of insects…

Bigleaf Maple Field Day: Processing, Products, and Possibilities

Are you a small woodland owner looking to start tapping your maple trees? Or are you a syrup lover and wild food enthusiast, Pacific Northwest adventurer, or lifelong learner? Join us for an educational celebration of all things Bigleaf Maple! Enjoy a day amongst the trees learning about the…

Early Seral Forest Management Tour

Attention landowners and stewards who are interested in learning about early seral forest management strategies on the land! Please join the Oregon State University College of Forestry and Forestry & Natural Resources Extension Team for a tour of early seral forests. Participants will learn how to…

Wildfire Ready!

A free, wildfire preparedness event for land owners and managers in Washington County. The day will focus on getting rural properties ready for wildfire. While all are welcome, this event will be most useful for residents who manage at least five acres of land. At this educational event,…