Tree Planting in February
Oregon tree planting crews enjoy a rare clear, sunny morning in February's coastal mountain range. Despite the cold and taxing terrain, the planting goes on.
Oregon tree planting crews enjoy a rare clear, sunny morning in February's coastal mountain range. Despite the cold and taxing terrain, the planting goes on.
Millions of trees are planted in Oregon's forests to benefit future generations.
Keeping our forests thriving means continually planting trees. For every tree harvested, an estimated three new trees are planted in its place.
Part of a seven-part series exploring a range of forest management choices.
Part of a seven-part series exploring a range of forest management choices.
Part of a seven-part series exploring a range of forest management choices.
Part of a seven-part series exploring a range of forest management choices.
Part of a seven-part series exploring a range of forest management choices.
Part of a seven-part series exploring a range of forest management choices.
Part of a seven-part series exploring a range of forest management choices.
Educational media for the Fall of 2022
Learn about the Oregon Forest Resources Institute, it's mission, it's funding and its educational programs.
Anna’s hummingbird is among the most common hummingbirds along the Pacific Coast of Oregon. It is the only hummingbird to spend the winter in northern climates.
Range The bald eagle can be spotted throughout Oregon’s large inland lakes, marshes and other areas that provide tall trees or cliffs suitable for nesting. Frequent sightings of breeding pairs occur in Upper Klamath Lake, along the Columbia River and at the Crane Prairie and Wickiup reservoirs.
RangeWillamette Valley, Klamath Mountains, West Cascades and Coast Range.DescriptionA mature black-tailed deer is about 66 inches in length and weighs between 100 to 200 pounds (females are smaller than males). They are distinguished by their triangular tail with a dark brown or black top and a white underside.
RangeBobcats are found throughout Oregon in riparian, mixed conifer, lodgepole pine, ponderosa pine, aspen, white oak and mixed conifer-hardwood forest types.
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RangeThe deer mouse has one of the broadest distribution of any species, and occurs throughout Oregon. DescriptionThis species has white feet, usually white undersides, and brownish upper surfaces. Their tails are relatively long, sometimes as long as the head and body, producing an overall length of up to 7 inches.
RangeThe Coast Range, Willamette Valley, Klamath Mountains, West Cascades, East Cascades, Basin and Range, and Blue Mountains.DescriptionAdults are about 14 inches in length including the tail, and weigh between 150 and 300 grams. Their appearance varies according to the season. In the summer, they are grayish with pale orange on the chest and belly. In the winter, the coat is browner and the underside is grayer.
RangeFender's blue butterfly can be found in Oregon’s native grasslands and upland prairies. The Willamette Valley, Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge and Willow Creek Main Preserve are home to the largest remaining populations.