Oregon

Total forested acres = 29.6 million
Privately owned = 4.5 million
Industry = 5.8 million
Federal = 15.9 million
State = 885, 000
Other = 123,000
American Indian Tribal Ownership= 414,000

Below is a summary of our habitat conservation projects and educational opportunities relevant to family forest owners in Oregon. In addition, you’ll find links to state agencies and local conservation partners that can provide further resources and information about conservation forestry.

Ponderosa Pine Restoration for Priority Bird Species in Idaho, Oregon and Washington This initiative, funded by a Wildlife Conservation Society grant, supports the creation of cavity-nesting habitat for the Flammulated owl, Lewis's woodpecker, and White-headed woodpecker on family forest lands.

Habitat Restoration for Coho Salmon and Steelhead In 1998, Shared Streams helped implement a project to improve a segment of the West Branch of Evans Creek that supports populations of coho salmon and steelhead, two species under consideration for threatened or endangered listings under the Endangered Species Act.

Demonstration Field Days

• Prineville, OR – September 2008.

Technical and Cost-share Assistance

• The Oregon State University Extension Service can provide management suggestions based upon current university research, information and expertise. Use the website link to locate your local county agents. Ph: (541) 737-2713.
• The Oregon Department of Forestry provides cost-share, educational and technical forestry services to landowners. Ph: (503) 945-7200.
• The Partners for Fish & Wildlife program of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service offers technical and financial assistance to landowners for restoration of native habitat types. Ph: (503) 231-6179.
• The Oregon Natural Resources Conservation Service can provide information on federal cost-share opportunities and assistance. Ph: (503) 414-3200.
• The Oregon Natural Heritage Program has information about rare species or ecological communities that may occur on your land and what you can do to help conserve them. Ph: (503) 731-3070.

Forest Landowner Groups
Local organizations that support the work of family forest owners:

• Oregon Small Woodlands Association
• Oregon Tree Farm