Know your forests
Oregon is home to many different types of forests, with varying species of trees, plants and wildlife...
Sustainable forest management is key
The World Commission on Environment and Development defines sustainable development as “development that meets the...
The life of a working forest
Forest landowners and managers are hard at work every day in forests throughout the state...
Facts about Oregon’s forests
Every two years, the Oregon Forest Resources Institute compiles the latest data on Oregon’s forests into a detailed...
Forest Fact
There are more than 60,000 forest landowners in Oregon, each with a different set of goals for their forestland.
About the Oregon Forest Resources Institute
In 1991, the Oregon Legislature created the Oregon Forest Resources Institute (OFRI) to support and enhance Oregon’s forest products industry...
Publication Library
OregonForests.org is a portal for information relating to the management of Oregon’s forests...
OFRI photo galleries
Photos and graphics from OFRI publications to use in your outreach presentations...
Video library
The Oregon Forest Resources Institute produces a wide variety of educational videos covering a range of topics related to Oregon forests, forest management and forest products.
Forest Fact
OFRI partners with more than 100 organizations and individuals on our educational programs, publications and videos, including state and federal agencies, conservation groups, private businesses, nonprofit organizations, universities and schools.
Reforestation is Oregon law
Reforestation is the key to ensure that future generations enjoy a full range of forest values...
Harvesting trees
Logging is an essential part of Oregon’s economy, and plays a role in the way many forests are managed – whether they...
Combating tiny pests
Insects are small, but they pose a big threat to Oregon’s forests. Pests such as bark beetles can detect when a tree is stressed from drought, root disease or storm damage...
Forest to Frame
With technological innovation expanding the possibilities for wood construction, more and more architects are specifying
Sustainable forest management is key
The World Commission on Environment and Development defines sustainable development as “development that meets the...
Oregon’s forest protection laws
Sustainability is at the core of Oregon’s forest-practices and land-use planning laws. Oregon law states that the...
Sustainable forest management is key
The World Commission on Environment and Development defines sustainable development as “development that meets the...
Oregon’s forest protection laws
Sustainability is at the core of Oregon’s forest-practices and land-use planning laws. Oregon law states that the...
Harvesting trees
Logging is an essential part of Oregon’s economy, and plays a role in the way many forests are managed – whether they...
A Day in the Woods: The Oregon Forest Practices Act
Join Mike Cloughesy and Nicole Strong as they discuss Oregon’s evolving forest ...
Forest Fact
The top value Oregonians associate with forests is clean drinking water.Source: Davis Hibbits Midgall, 2014
Into the Forest: Student Workbook
Why should you care about Oregon’s forests? Into the Forest, OFRI’s lively and colorful book on forestry for fifth...
Trees of Oregon’s forests
Traveling across the state, you would soon discover that Oregon is home to a wide range of trees. There are 30 native.
Forest Fact Break: Photosynthesis
This 90-second animated video explains how photosynthesis works and why our forests are such an important part of...
Forest Fact Break: Carbon Capture
This 90-second animated video looks at carbon capture, also called carbon sequestration. Trees pull carbon out of...
Forest Fact
Forests are dynamic ecosystems that change continually as they age.
Not So Clear-Cut
Some forest landowners grow timber for wood products. Others focus on wildlife habitat or fire resiliency...
Forest Harvest Methods: Variable-Retention Harvest
Variable-retention harvesting is being used by the Bureau of Land Management in southwestern Oregon to find a balance...
Forest Fact
Thinning increases the health and vitality of trees and forests.
Educating forest landowners
To encourage sustainable forestry practices on family forests, the Oregon Forest Resources Institute works with other organizations to inform and train...
Forest Fact
Oregon was the first state to establish a set of forest protection regulations. The laws are regularly updated in response to public concerns and scientific findings.
Fire in Oregon’s forests
Wildfires are a natural occurrence in Oregon’s forests, especially in the state’s “dry forests,” where periodic burns...
Combating tiny pests
Insects are small, but they pose a big threat to Oregon’s forests. Pests such as bark beetles can detect when a tree is stressed from drought, root disease or storm damage...
Tree disease: a sneaky forest threat
Native tree diseases are a particularly common menace to Oregon’s western forests. Among the most prevalent diseases in Oregon are Swiss needle cast...
Climate change and Oregon’s forests
Climate change amplifies the effects of forest threats ranging from fire to insects. Rising temperatures and prolonged
Conversion
Fortunately, Oregon has done remarkably well in protecting forests from development. In fact, Oregon’s loss o
Forest Threats: Forest Fire
Fire can be a particularly destructive threat to Oregon’s forests, but active forest management can help lessen the...
State of Fire: Fire in Oregon’s Forests
The ways Oregonians prevent, fight, manage and, to some degree, live with wildfire ...
Thinning for forest health
An acre of land can only grow so many trees. One acre of fertile forestland may be able to sustain 500 small trees...
Forest Fact
Oregon’s forests are facing increasing threats to their health. Learn more from OFRI’s YouTube video series, Forest Threats.
Threats to our forests
Oregon’s forests provide a host of benefits to our state, including clean air and water, fish and wildlife habitat...
Forest Threats: Insects
Oregon is a great place to grow trees, especially the sturdy conifers we use to build our homes and office buildings. Bu
Why are herbicides used in Oregon's forests?
Oregon is one of the best tree-growing regions in the world, but even our fast-growing, native species such as...
Thinning for forest health
An acre of land can only grow so many trees. One acre of fertile forestland may be able to sustain 500 small trees...
Forest Fact
Planting a mix of tree species can help limit the spread of many tree diseases.
A Day in the Woods: Chemicals and the Forest
Join Mike Cloughesy and Nicole Strong as they discuss why foresters ...
A Day in the Woods: Wildlife Habitat Protection
Join Mike Cloughesy and Nicole Strong as they explore the requirements of ...
A Day in the Woods: Reforestation
Join Mike Cloughesy and Nicole Strong as they explain why replanting is ...
A Day in the Woods: Forest Roads
Join Mike Cloughesy and Nicole Strong as they explain the importance of ...
A Day in the Woods: Fish Habitat Protection
Join Mike Cloughesy and Nicole Strong as they look at how loggers ...
A Day in the Woods: Clearcutting
Join Mike Cloughesy and Nicole Strong as they talk about clearcutting in ...
A Day in the Woods: The Oregon Forest Practices Act
Join Mike Cloughesy and Nicole Strong as they discuss Oregon’s evolving forest ...
Michael Green: Healthy Forests
Architect Michael Green talks about issues related to green building, wood products ...
Michael Green: Forest Practices
Architect Michael Green talks about issues related to green building, wood products ...
Michael Green: Emerging Tech
Architect Michael Green talks about issues related to green building, wood products ...
Michael Green: Climate Change
Architect Michael Green talks about issues related to green building, wood products ...
Michael Green: Architectural Design
Architect Michael Green talks about issues related to green building, wood products and forest management in this...
Forest Fact Break: Green Building
This 90-second animated video looks at the environmental advantages of using wood building products. Carbon...
Michael Green: Building Code Evolution
Architect Michael Green talks about issues related to green building, wood products and forest management in this...
Michael Green: Building with Wood
Architect Michael Green talks about issues related to green building, wood products ...
State of Fire: Fire in Oregon’s Forests
The ways Oregonians prevent, fight, manage and, to some degree, live with wildfire ...
Michael Green: Why Build with Wood
Architect Michael Green talks about issues related to green building, wood products ...
State of Fire: Official Trailer
The ways Oregonians prevent, fight, manage and, to some degree, live with ...
Find Your Path: Procurement Forester
Spend some time with Brian Norris to see what goes into being a procurement forester. Brian splits his time between...
Find Your Path: Wildlife Biologist
Jenniffer Bakke shows what it’s like to work as a wildlife biologist with a forest management company in Independence
Always Replanting : 2023-24 Educational Advertising
Oregon forest landowners plant approximately 40 million trees every year.
Planting for the Future: 2023-24 Educational Advertising
By planting trees today, we supply the products needed to build homes and community spaces for future generations.
Not So Clear-Cut
Some forest landowners grow timber for wood products. Others focus on wildlife habitat or fire resiliency...
Find Your Path: Logging Crew
Kirk Luoto takes us out with a hardworking logging crew and explains what it’s like to be a logger and what’s...
Forest Fact Break: Clearcutting
This two-minute animated video explains why forests are clearcut in Oregon for ecological and economic reasons. It is...
Forest Fact
Clearcutting is used when replanting a species like Douglas-fir. Douglas-fir seedlings need full-sun conditions in order to thrive.
Forest Threats: Invasive Species
Controlling the spread of invasive plants that pose a threat to native species growing in Oregon’s forests is a...
Forest Fact Break: Forest Management
This two-minute animated video answers the question, "What the heck is forest management?" Oregon forests are managed...
Forest Fact
Herbicide application in Oregon’s forests is regulated by: Environmental Protection Agency Oregon Department of Agriculture Oregon Department of Environmental Quality Oregon Water Resources Department Occupational Safety and Health Administr
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Forest Fact Break: Wood Products
This 90-second animated video looks at wood products. We use trees for all kinds of daily items. Some are pretty...
Where's all the Carbon?
This classroom poster illustrates the role of forests and wood products in the carbon cycle. The poster shows the...
Facts about Oregon’s forests
Every two years, the Oregon Forest Resources Institute compiles the latest data on Oregon’s forests into a detailed...
Forest to Frame
With technological innovation expanding the possibilities for wood construction, more and more architects are specifying
Forest Fact
What has wood in it? You’d be surprised: toothpaste, crayons, ice cream, artificial bones and more!
