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


Getting Started with Digital Mapping Apps

Classroom lecture with outdoor practice sessions Get the most out of digital mapping apps on your smart phone or tablet. We will cover commonly available digital mapping applications and how to integrate them into daily management activities. Use your smart phone or tablet to calculate acres or distances of…
09Aug2024

Is Your Woodland Road Ready for Winter?

We will cover road fundamentals and maintenance activities to prepare for the winter months. Learn about monitoring and record keeping, and common problems to look out for when maintaining a forest road.…
14Aug2024

Is Your Woodland Road Ready for Winter?

We will cover road fundamentals and maintenance activities to prepare for the winter months. Learn about monitoring and record keeping, and common problems to look out for when maintaining a forest road.…
22Aug2024

Getting Started with Digital Mapping Apps

Classroom lecture with outdoor practice sessions Get the most out of digital mapping apps on your smart phone or tablet. We will cover commonly available digital mapping applications and how to integrate them into daily management activities. Use your smart phone or tablet to calculate acres or distances of…
23Aug2024

Native Seed Propagation Workshop

Would you like to know how to propagate your own native plants to grow in your forest? If you’re interested in the biology of plants, would like to know how to do it yourself, and are interested in enhancing wildlife habitat, this is a perfect chance! This workshop is…
14Sep2024

Tree School Field Day at Hopkins Demonstration Forest

Join us for our third annual Tree School Field Day at the Hopkins Demonstration Forest in Oregon City! The day will include a schedule of field classes and learning opportunities throughout the demonstration forest for students to choose from. The wide variety of forest types and demonstrations at the…
05Oct2024