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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A Teacher's Sampler Packet: Grades 6-12
The teacher sampler packet is a great way to receive an overview of OFRI’s K-12 education programs and materials...
A Teacher's Sampler Packet: Grades K-5
The teacher sampler packet is a great way to receive an overview of OFRI’s K-12 education programs and materials. The...
Explore the Forest Teacher's Guide
A companion to Explore the Forest, the Teacher’s Guide includes additional activities, lesson plans and background...
Explore the Forest: Student Workbook
OFRI created this 24-page, full-color publication especially for third- and fourth-grade students. It provides...
Forest Essays: Grade 7-12
This collection of readings supports literacy skills and also teaches important Oregon science and social science...
Forest Essays: Grade 6
This collection of readings supports literacy skills and also teaches important Oregon science and social science...
Forest Essays: Grades 4-5
This collection of readings supports literacy skills and also teaches important Oregon science and social science...
Forest Essays: Grades 2-3
This collection of readings supports literacy skills and also teaches important Oregon science and social science...
Inside Oregon’s Forests – A High School Forestry Curriculum
Inside Oregon’s Forests includes 12 weeks of lessons covering the history of Oregon forests; tree biology and forest...
Wildlife in Managed Forests: American Beaver
This publication on the American beaver is part of OFRI’s “Wildlife in Managed Forests” series, developed for...
Northern Spotted Owl: Wildlife in Managed Forests Reference Sheet
A two-page reference sheet explaining habitat needs and crucial nesting timelines of the Northern Spotted Owl...
Not So Clear-Cut
Some forest landowners grow timber for wood products. Others focus on wildlife habitat or fire resiliency...
Forest Threats
Our forests are vulnerable to many threats. Whether it’s newer ones such as climate change and invasive species, or
Into the Forest: Teacher's Guide
A companion to Into the Forest, the teacher’s guide includes additional activities, lesson plans and background...
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...
Wildlife in Managed Forests: Early Seral-Associated Songbirds
This publication offers scientific background and solutions for managing young forests to promote songbird habitat...
Forest Fact Break: Animations
Forest Fact Breaks simplify complex topics (such as forest fires) into fun, educational and entertaining animated...
The Oregon Way: Forests and Fish
Oregon’s unique, steady approach to preserving and improving habitat in forest streams is paying off for species such...
Wildlife in Managed Forests: Fish Habitat and Passage
This publication describes the habitat needs of various fish species, and how forest landowners and managers can...