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.

The teacher sampler packet is a great way to receive an overview of OFRI’s K-12 education programs and materials. The folder contains the following publications appropriate for sixth- to 12th-grade teachers and their students:Life in the Forest: Get to know Oregon’s wildlifeFind Your PathFind Your Path Instruction GuideA complete set of all fact sheetsK-12 Forest Education OpportunitiesInto the ForestInto the Forest: Teacher GuideOregon Forest Facts 2021-22 EditionOregon's Forests (Poster)Oregon's Forests (Poster) Instruction Guide

This guidebook focuses on plant and animal species with special status that are found in Oregon’s forested habitats, and groups them by taxa. Priority species include those that are either state- or federally listed under the Endangered Species Act, protected by the Oregon Forest Practices Act, or included in the Oregon Conservation Strategy. This guide is designed to be used in conjunction with other publications in OFRI’s “Wildlife in Managed Forests” series. It is a tool to assist forest landowners and managers in providing wildlife habitat in managed forests.

The teacher sampler packet is a great way to receive an overview of OFRI’s K-12 education programs and materials. The folder contains the following publications appropriate for kindergarten to fifth-grade teachers and their students:

This classroom poster illustrates the role of forests and wood products in the carbon cycle. The poster shows the major contributors of carbon into the atmosphere, how forests absorb carbon through photosynthesis, and how wood products such as lumber and furniture continue to store the carbon absorbed by trees.

OFRI created this 24-page, full-color publication especially for third- and fourth-grade students. It provides a grade-appropriate overview of Oregon forests, including forest ecology, tree biology, forest management and forest careers. It explores how we as a society need to balance the economic, ecological and social values of forests. Illustrations, puzzles and activities engage student interest.

How can we get green power from overcrowded forests? This one-page fact sheet explores the “triple win” of thinning overcrowded forests to create renewable energy. Part of OFRI’s series of Forest Fact Sheets.

Are forests, carbon and climate change related? This one-page fact sheet explores the crucial role forests play in sequestering atmospheric carbon. Part of OFRI’s series of Forest Fact Sheets. 

Why are some forests clearcut? This one-page fact sheet explains the management objectives and landscape conditions that call for large-scale harvest. Part of OFRI’s series of Forest Fact Sheets. 

How do forests affect our drinking water? This one-page fact sheet explores the importance of a healthy forest to our municipal water supply. Part of OFRI’s series of Forest Fact Sheets. 

Do you know Oregon forests? This one-page fact sheet explores the basic facts and statistics about Oregon’s 30 million acres of forestland. Part of OFRI’s series of Forest Fact Sheets. 

Who owns Oregon’s forests? This one-page fact sheet explores the ownership and management objectives of Oregon’s five types of forest landowners. Part of OFRI’s series of Forest Fact Sheets. 

How does photosynthesis work? This one-page fact sheet explains how trees and plants use sunlight, water and carbon dioxide to create oxygen and structure. Part of OFRI’s series of Forest Fact Sheets. 

Are there laws that protect our forests? This one-page fact sheet looks at some of the protective measures created by the Oregon Forest Practices Act. Part of OFRI’s series of Forest Fact Sheets. 

Does Oregon law require reforestation? This one-page fact sheet explains the basic requirements of reforestation as guided by Oregon law. Part of OFRI’s series of Forest Fact Sheets. 

Why do forest animals live where they do? This one-page fact sheet explores the relationship between forest ages and the animals that live there. Part of OFRI’s series of Forest Fact Sheets. 

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. Updated in 2024.