Forestry and Natural Resources Extension - Oregon State University

08/20/2026

Join us for Forestry for the Birds in Lane County on September 10! This event will gather landowners, land managers, and bird enthusiasts to explore practical ways to enhance bird habitat in Oregon’s forests. Held in collaboration with the Forest Stewards Guild and Cascades Raptor Center.

Thursday, September 10 from 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Elijah Bristow State Park, Dexter, OR
Fee: $15
Register here: https://beav.es/Y4N

Forestry for the Birds is coming up on September 10! Join us for this educational field tour, and learn practical ways to enhance bird habitat in Oregon’s forests. Held in collaboration with the Forest Stewards Guild and Cascades Raptor Center.

Thursday, September 10 from 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Elijah Bristow State Park, Dexter, OR
Fee: $15

Register here: https://beav.es/Y4N

08/05/2026

When wildfire smoke filled Central and Eastern Oregon skies, OSU Extension employees and partners sprang into action.

They distributed thousands of N95 masks, assembled hundreds of DIY air filter kits, coordinated hay and grazing assistance, connected residents with trusted resources and worked alongside local, Tribal and state partners to support communities affected by the fires.

It's a reminder that Extension's work continues long after the flames begin.
Read more, https://extension.oregonstate.edu/news/osu-extension-responds-wildfire-smoke-across-oregon.

Oregon Community Foundation
Oregon Department of Emergency Management

08/03/2026

Free Wildfire Smoke Preparedness class this Tuesday, August 4, at 10 am in Eugene! Presented by Community Health Centers of Lane County.
Sign up here: https://bit.ly/4pzCEln

07/23/2026

Calling Northeastern Oregon landowners and land managers! The OSU Extension Master Woodland Manager (MWM) training is coming your way this fall.🌲

This year’s MWM course includes seven full field days, supported by online learning modules. Each session focuses on core forestry topics such as forest health, silviculture, watersheds, taxes and more. Training days will be held on Fridays from September 18 through November 20, meeting every other week until October 30 then weekly through graduation. Most field sites will be located in Union County.

Program cost: $100 for individuals, $150 for couples/family members, and free for returning Master Woodland Managers.

View the full schedule and register online: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/mwm/events/master-woodland-manager-training-northeastern-oregon

07/02/2026

Is your go-bag ready for wildfire season?

06/29/2026

The Forestry and Natural Resources (FNR) and Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society at Oregon State University (OSU) invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, combination position as Director of Extension Fire Program & Assistant/Associate Professor (or Professor of Practice): Extension Specialist, reflecting duties in both academic and administrative areas.

Professor of Practice Position: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/181067
Tenure Track Position: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/181066

College of Forestry at Oregon State University OSU Extension

The Forestry and Natural Resources (FNR) and Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society at Oregon State University (OSU) invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, combination position as Director of Extension Forest Program & Assistant/Associate Professor: Extension Specialist, ref...

06/10/2026

What comes to mind when you hear the term ‘wildlife habitat’? Do you imagine lush forests, cattail-filled wetlands, river corridors, and mountain meadows? Or are you the type that likes to zoom in to the scale of a mossy log, a decaying stump, or the underside of a rock? The latter could be described as microhabitats nestled within the former larger-scale habitats. Learn more about the importance of small spaces: https://blogs.oregonstate.edu/collegeofforestry/2026/05/27/the-big-importance-of-small-places-microsites/

05/19/2026

Join OSU Extension and the Long Tom Watershed Council (LTWC) for a field tour at the Monroe Drop Structure, a low-head dam on the Long Tom River. This dam is slated to be removed in 2027, restoring fish passage to over 3.5 miles of river habitat.
Discussion topics will include: fish passage barriers, habitat restoration, and the importance of watershed connectivity.

Thursday, May 28, from 11:30 am - 1 pm
Monroe City Park, Monroe, OR
Fee: $5 (scholarships available by request!)

Register online at beav.es./fwhv

Join OSU Extension and the Long Tom Watershed Council (LTWC) for a field tour at the Monroe Drop Structure, a low-head dam on the Long Tom River. This dam is slated to be removed in 2027, restoring fish passage to over 3.5 miles of river habitat. Discussion topics will include: fish passage barriers, habitat restoration, and the importance of watershed connectivity.

Thursday, May 28, from 11:30 am - 1 pm
Monroe City Park, Monroe, OR
Fee: $5 (scholarships available by request!)
Register online at beav.es./fwh

In partnership with Lane County Small Woodlands Association and Lane Families for Farms & Forests .

05/05/2026

In this episode of the In the Woods podcast, host Jacob Putney interviews OSU Extension regional fire specialists Chris Adlam (southwest Oregon) and Micah Schmidt (northeast Oregon) about Prescribed Burn Associations (PBAs) and their role in expanding prescribed fire on non-federal lands: https://inthewoodspodcast.com/2026/04/17/episode-74-prescribed-burn-associations-or-pbas/

05/04/2026

Take the guesswork out of who to call! Use the Before You Burn website and APP to find out when backyard burning is allowed, and if allowed, the proper steps to take to burn safely.

Oregon Department of Forestry and Keep Oregon Green Association

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Important: The Oregon Outdoor Debris Burn Program does not cover the burning of forest debris (slash) from forestry operations or large-scale fuel mitigation projects conducted by contractors or agency professionals.