Help and Assistance
Many organizations and agencies are here to provide help, assistance, information and education to you as a private landowner.
Oregon Department of Forestry
Molalla Office (covering areas east of Portland)
14995 S Hwy 211
Molalla, OR 97038-8441
(503) 829-2216
Columbia Office (covering areas west of Portland)
405 E Street
Columbia City, OR 97018
(503) 397-2636
Forest Grove District (covering southwestern portion of Portland area)
801 Gales Creek Road
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 357-2191
For additional offices of the Oregon Department of Forestry, see the online list of Area and District Offices.
OSU Extension Service Offices
Washington County Extension office in Beaverton
http://extension.oregonstate.edu/washington/forestry
18640 NW Walker Rd. #1400, Beaverton, OR 97006-8927
Tel: 503-821-1150 / Fax: 503-690-3142
Extension Forester: Amy Grotta, Forestry, Columbia and Washington Counties
503-397-3462 (St. Helens), 503-821-1118 (Beaverton)
Clackamas Country Extension Center in Oregon City
http://extension.oregonstate.edu/clackamas/
200 Warner-Milne Rd.
Oregon City, OR 97045
phone: 503-655-8631 /fax: 503-655-8636
There are additional county extension offices located throughout the state.
Watershed Councils
The term "watershed" describes an area of land that drains downslope to the lowest point. Making decisions about a watershed is an important responsibility; decisions must be based on a solid understanding of the characteristics of the watershed and how physical processes shape watershed conditions.
Your local watershed council can be able to provide information about your particular watershed and may even be able to direct you to funding sources to make watershed improvements on your property. Find your watershed council.
Buying or Selling Forest Products
If you want to find a market for timber or non-timber special forest products, or are looking for forest-type services, check the Oregon Forest Industry Directory. It facilitates the establishment of business connections between the broad array of interests in Oregon's forestry sector. The directory is a joint effort of the Oregon Wood Innovation Center at Oregon State University, the Oregon Small Woodlands Association, and the Northwest Wood Products Association (Note: NWPA closed operations in 2005).
Tree School
A combined effort between OSU Extension, Oregon Dept of Forestry, Oregon Small Woodlands Association, Oregon Forest Research Institute and others, "Tree School" is a one to two day program of classes and activities for rural landowners to learn about living in and around trees. Tree Schools are scheduled several times throughout the year in different locations in Oregon. Check the Oregon Forest Resources Instutute's events calendar or with your local Extension Office for dates and locations of upcoming Tree School events.
Master Woodland Manager Training Program
The Oregon State University offers a free Master Woodland Manager training program. Classes are held at different locations throughout the state via the local extension office. The program usually consists of 8 - 10 classes (each 1-2 days) over a period of about 3 months. Check with your local Forestry Extension Agent to see what the upcoming schedule is for Master Woodland Manager training. How to become a Master Woodland Manager explains the program, how to apply and gives a sample training schedule.