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Forest guides and posters |
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A second publication on forestry careers now available |
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New illustrated forest wildlife book for K-3 students |
Forest guides and poster identify plants, animals and habitatWhy do the different birds and animals in Oregon forests live where they do? A Guide to Oregon's Forest Wildlife answers the question vividly with 34 pages of photographs and profiles of more than two dozen forest species. It includes descriptions of young, middle-aged and older forest stands; illustrations of common Oregon trees and plants; and a list of more than 100 other species associated with the different-aged forests. A colorful 22 inch by 26 inch companion poster offers wildlife photos, lists and forest stand descriptions at a glance. A 101-page guide, Identifying Priority Plants & Animals and Their Habitats, depicts Oregon birds, mammals, amphibians, reptiles, butterflies and plants that are protected under state or federal listings as threatened, endangered or species of concern. Each entry includes a photo of the animal, potential range map, notes on its status, general description and details about its diet, habitat and principal predators. Each entry also includes a fascinating "Did-you-know?" fact. To order a free copy or a classroom set of these publications, go to: http://www.oregonforests.org/content/researchResources.asp?section=20&content=42.
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New OFRI publication introduces high school graduates to attractive forest sector careers Careers in Oregon's Forest Sector Volume 2: Options for High School Graduates is an engaging 24-page guide for high school students looking for satisfying careers that do not require a college degree. Profiles of 18 forest sector employees exemplify the wide range of opportunities for careers that involve on-the-job or technical training. Students can learn about the diversity of job traits and descriptions, working conditions, career paths and salary ranges. Illustrated with scenes of forest sector employees on the job, the publication also provides background on the roots of forestry in Oregon, advances in forest operations and manufacturing technology and employment trends. Volume 2 complements OFRI's Careers in Oregon's Forest Sector Volume 1: Options for College-Bound Students. To order free copies of either publication or classroom sets of both volumes go to: http://www.oregonforests.org/content/researchResources.asp?section=20&content=42. |
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Illustrated reading book about forest animals for K-3 students Sounds of the Forest, a colorful 16-page storybook, uses the sounds of wildlife to teach grades K-3 students how different-aged forests are home to different wildlife species. In the upper canopy of a mature forest, a Douglas' squirrel eats a fir cone while an eagle soars above. In a middle-aged forest, a woodpecker hunts for bugs while a deer mouse scurries over fallen fir needles. A dragonfly hovers at the edge of stream; and deer, bear and butterfly forage for food as a crew of tree-planters works at reforestation. A foreshadow on each illustration hints at the wildlife on the following page. To order a free copy or a classroom set go to: http://www.oregonforests.org/content/researchResources.asp?section=20&content=42 |
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About the Oregon Forest Resources Institute
Norie Dimeo-Ediger
Julie Woodward
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The Oregon Legislature created the Oregon Forest Resources Institute (OFRI) in 1991 to improve public understanding of the state’s forest resources and to provide encouragement and training to forest landowners to help them understand and comply with changing forest protection laws using environmentally sound forestry. OFRI is funded by a portion of the harvest tax on forest products producers.