This free, interactive classroom presentation for high school students, 45 minutes to one hour long, provides a survey of forest jobs and careers. It highlights the breadth and diversity of employment in Oregon’s forest sector. The idea is for high school students to understand the need for and availability of high-paying, high-demand jobs that exist right in their local communities.

The National Wildlife Federation’s Eco-Schools USA is a Pre K-12 program in partnership with Oregon Green Schools that provides a framework for effective “green” management of school grounds, facilities, curricula and student experience. One of 12 Eco- Schools sustainability pathways, Learning About Forests (LEAF), aims to increase knowledge about the key role forests play in sustaining life on our planet.

This publication will help you understand how to best plant and tend to trees to ensure that they remain healthy and productive. Although forests are found throughout Oregon, this booklet focuses on those located west of the Cascade Crest.

From the forest springs a huge collection of industries that account for one out of 20 Oregon jobs. This 24-page publication looks at the wide range of employment opportunities available in Oregon's forest sector. 

This illustrated collection of essays addresses topics related to Oregon’s forests, including wildlife, forestry and tree biology. The one-page essays were written by a team of natural resources specialists and then reviewed by teachers for content and readability and scientists for accuracy. Each essay includes reading comprehension questions.

Descriptive, one-page information sheet on the topic of carbon and climate.

Descriptive, one-page information sheet on the topic of clearcutting.

Descriptive, one-page information sheet on the topic of forests and drinking water.

Descriptive, one-page information sheet on the topic of forest fire.

Descriptive, one-page information sheet on the topic of Oregon forests.

Descriptive, one-page information sheet on the topic of forest ownership.

Descriptive, one-page information sheet on the topic of photosynthesis.

Descriptive, one-page information sheet on the topic of forest-protection laws.

Descriptive, one-page information sheet on the topic of reforestation.

Descriptive, one-page information sheet on the topic of forest wildlife.

Descriptive, one-page information sheet on the topic of woody biomass

Our forests are vulnerable to many threats. Whether it’s newer ones such as climate change and invasive species, or traditional ones such as wildfire, insects, disease, or wind and ice storms, our forests benefit from forest management to stay vibrant and healthy.

This report was produced in partnership with Keep Oregon Green, Oregon Department of Forestry and Oregon State University Extension Service. It examines fire awareness, prevention and mitigation for creating fire-adapted communities and resilient landscapes.