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
Stop the Bleed - For Farmers & Rural Land Stewards
Are you a farmer or rural land steward? Are you working far from immediate medical help? Then this training is for you! This is a chance to receive training by our local Linn County Emergency Management Team on Stop the Bleed. Stop the Bleed…13Nov2025
OSU Mycology Field Day: Mushroom ID and Fungal Diversity
EVENT FULL!! Registration is REQUIRED. If you are not already registered, we cannot accommodate extra folks who show up on the day of the event. If you are on the waiting list, and a spot comes available, we will reach out to you individually. Thanks! Join us for…15Nov2025
The festive forest: A holiday decor workshop
Workshop full! Click the registration link to join the wait list. Join OSU Extension and Women Owning Woodlands Network (WOWNet) for a festive forest decor workshop! Learn about: Native trees and shrubs useful for making holiday decorations Non-timber forest products How to harvest materials How to…22Nov2025
Landslides in Forested Landscapes
Learn about the geologic processes, risk factors and impacts of landslides that affect small forest landowners. We will cover an introduction to slope stability, an overview of the ODF forest practice rules that relate to slope stability, and an introduction to digital resources. Speakers will include experts from OSU…03Dec2025