Summit to highlight forest wildlife research

Portland, Ore. — The Oregon Forest Resources Institute (OFRI) and partners are hosting the inaugural Forest Wildlife Research Summit Oct. 30 at Oregon State University in Corvallis to highlight scientific research on the habitat needs of forest-reliant wildlife and their response to forest management actions.

Oregon’s forests provide habitat for a wide range of wildlife species, and forest managers play a key role in supporting them. Ongoing research offers crucial insights on the needs of individual species, as well as the effects of various management strategies.

The Forest Wildlife Research Summit, scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at OSU’s CH2M HILL Alumni Center, will provide the opportunity for scientists, forest managers, woodland owners, students and others with an interest in forest wildlife to discuss current research on the diverse array of wildlife species that depend on forests. Summit sessions will cover a variety of topics related to wildlife research in Oregon, including disturbance and early seral ecosystems, late seral ecosystem management and conservation, and the role of fire and fire-associated species. The summit will also feature a panel discussing how research translates to on-the-ground habitat management.

OFRI is organizing and sponsoring the event, which is free to attend, in partnership with the OSU College of Forestry, OSU Extension Service, and National Council for Air and Stream Improvement Inc. 

For more information and to register for the summit, go to forestwildlifesummit.eventbrite.com.

About the Oregon Forest Resources Institute:

The Oregon Forest Resources Institute supports the forest sector and the stewardship of natural resources by advancing Oregonians’ understanding of the social, environmental and economic benefits of our forests.