Oregonians use wood and wood products every day. Much of that wood comes from local forests where landowners are required to replant tree seedlings after a timber harvest, and protect water as well as fish and wildlife habitat.

All that rain Oregon gets every winter and spring makes it a great place for growing trees, especially evergreens. Our forests also thrive thanks to the Oregon Forest Practices Act, which requires replanting after a timber harvest, plus protection of water as well as fish and wildlife habitat.

“Reduce, reuse and recycle” is an important part of an environmentally conscious lifestyle. In Oregon, we have a fourth “R” word: replant. Replanting trees after timber harvest is not just a key part of sustainably managing Oregon’s forests. It’s the law.

Oregon’s forests provide us with all kinds of environmental, social and economic values, thanks in large part to the Oregon Forest Practices Act.

Oregon’s working forests affect many aspects of our society. From our clean drinking water to our social services, working forests play a role. No matter what your view, it’s obvious working forests are an important part of Oregon’s well-being.

Oregon has strong laws that protect drinking water and fish habitat. Working forest landowners and forest operators follow these laws to help ensure the health of Oregon’s water. Besides, it’s just the right thing to do.

Each year in Oregon, forest landowners plant 30 million to 40 million tree seedlings of many species to replace those that have been harvested. This ensures abundant forests for generations to come. The signs are everywhere.

This 90-second animated video looks at carbon capture, also called carbon sequestration. Trees pull carbon out of the air and store it. Even after a tree is made into wood products, that carbon isn’t going anywhere. This video is part of OFRI’s Forest Fact Breaks series, which uses bold animated graphics, sound effects and narration to teach about natural resource topics in a fun, easy-to-understand way.

This two-minute animated video explains why forests are clearcut in Oregon for ecological and economic reasons. It is part of OFRI’s Forest Fact Breaks series, which uses bold animated graphics, sound effects and narration to teach about natural resource topics in a fun, easy-to-understand way.

This 90-second animated video looks at forest ecosystems. An ecosystem is made up of all the living and non-living things in a given area. This could be as small as a rotting log or as large as the entire planet – go figure. This video is part of OFRI’s Forest Fact Breaks series, which uses bold animated graphics, sound effects and narration to teach about natural resource topics in a fun, easy-to-understand way.

This 90-second animated video looks at fire safety. People cause a lot of fires in our forests. Being safe with fire is important for everyone who visits forests for recreation. Being prepared for wildfires is also important for all those who live near a forest. Either way, fire safety is something we should all think about. This video is part of OFRI’s Forest Fact Breaks series, which uses bold animated graphics, sound effects and narration to teach about natural resource topics in a fun, easy-to-understand way.

This 90-second animated video explains why forest fires have become so severe in the West, and how active forest management can control the severity of future fires. It is part of OFRI’s Forest Fact Breaks series, which uses bold animated graphics, sound effects and narration to teach about natural resource topics in a fun, easy-to-understand way.

This two-minute animated video answers the question, "What the heck is forest management?" Oregon forests are managed for a wide range of values, including wood products, wildlife habitat, recreation and more. Oregon laws and sustainable forest practices allow us to balance the environmental, social and economic needs of our state. This video is part of OFRI’s Forest Fact Breaks series, which uses bold animated graphics, sound effects and narration to teach about natural resource topics in a fun, easy-to-understand way.

This 90-second animated video looks at forest types in Oregon. It offers a look at the top five forest types in Oregon. How many do you recognize? This video is part of OFRI’s Forest Fact Breaks series, which uses bold animated graphics, sound effects and narration to teach about natural resource topics in a fun, easy-to-understand way.

This 90-second animated video looks at the environmental advantages of using wood building products. Carbon sequestration? Check. More environmentally friendly manufacturing process? Check. Sourced locally? Check. There’s a lot to consider in less than two minutes. This video is part of OFRI’s Forest Fact Breaks series, which uses bold animated graphics, sound effects and narration to teach about natural resource topics in a fun, easy-to-understand way.

This 90-second animated video explains how photosynthesis works and why our forests are such an important part of that process. It is part of OFRI’s Forest Fact Breaks series, which uses bold animated graphics, sound effects and narration to teach about natural resource topics in a fun, easy-to-understand way.

This 90-second animated video explains how reforestation is Oregon law, ensuring sustainable forests for future generations. It is part of OFRI’s Forest Fact Breaks series, which uses bold animated graphics, sound effects and narration to teach about natural resource topics in a fun, easy-to-understand way.

This 90-second animated video looks at forest sustainability. How do we protect our forests for the future, while also providing the wood and paper products we use every day? It’s a head-scratcher, isn’t it? Forest managers and scientists are working to find a balance to ensure long-term forest sustainability in Oregon. This video is part of OFRI’s Forest Fact Breaks series, which uses bold animated graphics, sound effects and narration to teach about natural resource topics in a fun, easy-to-understand way.

This two-minute animated video looks inside a tree to figure out what’s going on in there: tree biology, photosynthesis, growth rings and even a tree’s role in reducing atmospheric carbon and lessening the impacts of climate change. Turns out there’s a lot of interesting stuff hiding under a tree’s bark. This video is part of OFRI’s Forest Fact Breaks series, which uses bold animated graphics, sound effects and narration to teach about natural resource topics in a fun, easy-to-understand way.

This 90-second animated video looks at the relationship between water quality and Oregon’s forests. Healthy forest soils act as a giant filter for 75 percent of all municipal water in Oregon. So pour yourself a glass of water; it’s what a healthy Oregon forest tastes like. This video is part of OFRI’s Forest Fact Breaks series, which uses bold animated graphics, sound effects and narration to teach about natural resource topics in a fun, easy-to-understand way.