Publications library
OregonForests.org is a portal for information relating to the forest products industry and the management of Oregon’s forests as environmental, recreational and economic resources.
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Natural Resources Journal
Each lesson guides students in an engaging investigation of forests they can do on their own at home.
Carbon in Oregon’s Managed Forests – Science Review
Carbon in Oregon's Managed Forests - full science report
Carbon in Oregon's Managed Forests: Summary Report
This special report synthesizes the latest science on carbon sequestration and storage in Oregon’s working forests.
Trees to Tap: Findings and Recommendations
This PDF of the Trees to Tap findings and recommendations chapter summarizes the results of a scientific literature...
Trees to Tap: Study Summary
A one-page summary of the Trees to Tap research project as presented in the Keeping Drinking Water Safe report
Keeping Drinking Water Safe
Summary report of an extensive review of forest watershed science and forest practices.
Establishing and Managing Forest Trees in Western Oregon
This publication will help you understand how to best plant and tend to trees to ensure that they remain healthy and...
Life in the Forest instruction guide
A teacher companion guide to the publication Life in the Forest
Life in the Forest: Get to know Oregon's forest wildlife
Life in the Forest is a 24-page, full-color publication designed to assist students in understanding how forests provide
Oregon's Forest Economy
A summary report created to highlight the economic findings of The 2019 Forest Report.
2019 Forest Report
A comprehensive look at the economic impact of Oregon's forest sector in 2019
Fire and Forestry: Topic Sheet
This publication explains how active forest management can limit the severity of future forest fires.
Carbon and Forestry: Topic Sheet
This publication explains how forests help control carbon and climate change. Part of a series.
Wildlife in Managed Forests: Fisher and Humboldt Marten
A scientific background and solutions for managing landscapes within the range of fisher and Humboldt marten in Oregon
Clearcutting and Forestry: Topic Sheet
This topic sheet explains why foresters choose to harvest trees using clearcutting. Part of a series.
Herbicides and Forestry: Topic Sheet
This topic sheet explains why foresters choose to use herbicides when establishing a new forest. Part of a series.
Impacts of Oregon's 2017 Wildfire Season: Summary
This 4-page summary details the health and economic impacts of the 2017 Oregon wildfires
Impacts of Oregon's 2017 Wildfire Season
Is this the new normal for Oregon? What economic and human effects did wildfires create in 2017?
Wildlife in Managed Forests: Pollinators and Forestry
Pollinators are essential to a functioning ecosystem. What can forest managers do to help pollinators?