Resilient forests are indispensable in fostering a sustainable ecosystem. 
Forests play an essential role in sustaining our planet, serving as sources of oxygen, carbon storage, and vibrant hubs for biodiversity.
​They also protect soil and water resources, preventing erosion, purifying contaminants, and nurturing healthy watersheds.

Conifer Focused Forestry

One of the ever-present symbols of our state, Douglas Fir and other conifer-based forestry is an industry and practice whose roots run deeply. Learn about a wide variety of information and resources related to the successful and healthy management of conifer stands.

oak Woodland Management

Once dominant throughout the entire Willamette Valley, oak woodland and savanna habitat now exist in small, fractured remnants throughout Polk County. These habitat types are growing in importance. Check out resources for oak management to preserve and restore habitat for native wildlife.

Emerald ash borer

​In Oregon, the establishment of emerald ash borer (EAB) could devastate whole habitat types, such as ash swales and sensitive riparian zones, as well as reduce urban forest cover. EAB has the potential to cause the local extinction of Oregon’s native ash species. The loss of these trees could result in wide-reaching economic impacts, endanger important cultural resources, damage water quality and create direct human health impacts.

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