Forestry & Natural Resources Extension
Welcome to the Forestry & Natural Resources Extension Program at Oregon State University! Our Extension Agents and Specialists work everyday to learn about the latest techniques in natural resource management, and then, through educational programs and materials, transfer this knowledge to our client groups, such as forest owners, foresters and other natural resource managers, Educators (PreK-12), Christmas tree growers, loggers and forest workers, etc. On this website you will learn about some of our marquee programs, such as Master Woodland Manager, Citizen Fire Academy, Women Owning Woodlands, Tree School, and more. Check out our calendar of upcoming events, and our more than 100 publications and other educational materials. Also, we invite you to visit your nearest county Extension office to meet your county staff up close and personal. While we do not have Forestry & Natural Resources Extension Agents in every county, chances are there is an agent in a nearby county who can assist you. It is our mission to be the state's leading provider of research-based knowledge and problem-solving educational programs designed to foster new ways to manage and use Oregon's forest resources wisely.
Upcoming Opportunities
Managing Healthy Forests in Southern Oregon
9:00 to 11:00 a.m. - Presentation 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. - optional Field Tour Participants needing OPL (AOL) continuing education credits will receive 2 credits at this workshop Southern Oregon’s forests are changing rapidly; wildfire, drought, and shifting climate patterns are reshaping the landscape. This workshop…05Nov2025
Ties to the Land: Succession Planning for Rural Landowners
A workshop series for landowners considering how to pass on their land or associated business. Do you own a forest, ranch, or farm and care about passing it on? Join us for this succession planning workshop where you will learn about a planning framework designed to…06Nov2025
Woodland Management: Taking Care of a Woodland Property
This five-session course is ideal for anyone who is just starting out taking care of a forest property. Topics covered include: Assessing your property and your site. Understanding tree biology and forest ecology. Tree planting, caring for an established forest, weed control. Safety, timber sale logistics, and laws and…07Nov2025
Bigleaf Maple Sugaring for Hobbyists
Registration is full for this workshop. Did you know that you can make maple syrup from our native bigleaf maple tree? Join us for an introductory workshop on bigleaf maple sugaring at the Hopkins Demonstration Forest where staff and volunteers are gearing up for their third winter of…08Nov2025
Stop the Bleed - For Farmers & Rural Land Stewards
Are you a farmer or rural land steward? Are you working far from immediate medical help? Then this training is for you! This is a chance to receive training by our local Linn County Emergency Management Team on Stop the Bleed. Stop the Bleed…13Nov2025
OSU Mycology Field Day: Mushroom ID and Fungal Diversity
EVENT FULL!! Registration is REQUIRED. If you are not already registered, we cannot accommodate extra folks who show up on the day of the event. If you are on the waiting list, and a spot comes available, we will reach out to you individually. Thanks! Join us for…15Nov2025