The 2026 Forest Report

New for 2026. OFRI commissioned an updated version of The Forest Report. (Previous reports were commissioned in 2004, 2012, and 2019). Professors from Oregon State University’s College of Forestry with expertise in forest and natural resource economics and forest policy worked with University of Idaho and state and federal agencies to gather, synthesize, and interpret the most recent data and research related to forest resources in Oregon, including forestry’s economic contribution to the state.

Chapters include:

• Introduction
• Oregon’s Forest Resources: The Source of Timber Supply
• Oregon’s Forest Products Industry
• Economic Importance of Oregon’s Forest Sector
• Threats, Risks and Constraints to Supply
• Future Outlook and Strategic Considerations
• Data Notes, Sources and References
• Appendix: Implan Input-output Data and Model Description