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.
View or order the publications and products described below.
Tree identification interpretive signage
The Oregon Forest Resources Institute has created an interpretive tree identification program. The signs are designed...
Fact Sheet: Protection
This one-page fact sheet looks at some of the protective measures created by the Oregon Forest Practices Act...
Wildlife in Managed Forests: Deer and Elk
This publication addresses deer and elk population dynamics, herd productivity, nutritional needs, response to human...
Wildlife in Managed Forests: Oregon Forests as Habitat
As the cornerstone publication for OFRI’s “Wildlife in Managed Forests” series, this booklet provides a background...
Understanding Eastside Forests
This colorfully illustrated publication covers the geology and ecology, major forest types, characteristics of selected
Sounds of the Forest
This illustrated publication is intended for young readers (grades K-3) and tells the story of some of the animals...
Guide to Priority Plant and Animal Species in Oregon Forests
This guidebook focuses on plant and animal species with special status that are found in Oregon’s forested habitats...
Oregon's Forests Poster
Oregon’s forests are among the most diverse in the world. The colorful 24” by 36” poster includes a map showing the...
Fact Sheet: Wildlife
This one-page fact sheet explores the relationship between forest ages and the animals that live there. Part of...
Fact Sheet: Reforestation
This one-page fact sheet explains the basic requirements of reforestation as guided by Oregon law. Part of OFRI’s...
Fact Sheet: Photosynthesis
This one-page fact sheet explains how trees and plants use sunlight, water and carbon dioxide to create oxygen and...
Fact Sheet: Ownership
Who owns Oregon’s forests? This one-page fact sheet explores the ownership and management objectives of Oregon’s five...
Fact Sheet: Landslides
How are forestry and landslides related? This one-page fact sheet looks at the occurrence of landslides in differing...
Fact Sheet: Forests
Do you know Oregon forests? This one-page fact sheet explores the basic facts and statistics about Oregon’s 30...
Fact Sheet: Fire
Why are some forest fires so intense? This one-page fact sheet explores the risks, causes and potential solutions to...
Where's all the Carbon?
This classroom poster illustrates the role of forests and wood products in the carbon cycle. The poster shows the...
Fact Sheet: Drinking Water
This one-page fact sheet explores the importance of a healthy forest to our municipal water supply. Part of OFRI’s...
Fact Sheet: Clearcutting
This one-page fact sheet explains the management objectives and landscape conditions that call for large-scale harvest.
Fact Sheet: Carbon and Climate
Are forests, carbon and climate change related? This one-page fact sheet explores the crucial role forests play in...
Fact Sheet: Biomass
How can we get green power from overcrowded forests? This one-page fact sheet explores the “triple win” of thinning...