As we approach fall and fire season is still top of mind, it's a great time to take steps that can help defend your home from a wildfire. Here are some tips:
Oregon Forest Resources Institute
Government Administration
Portland, Oregon 745 followers
OFRI supports the forest sector and the stewardship of natural resources through forest education.
About us
Nearly half of Oregon is covered in forests. These forests provide many social, environmental and economic benefits to the state and its residents, including clean air and water, recreational opportunities, jobs and the wood products that we use every day. It is important that all Oregonians have the opportunity to learn more about our forests and how they're a vital resource. In 1991, the Oregon Legislature created the Oregon Forest Resources Institute (OFRI) to support and enhance Oregon’s forest products industry. The state agency provides forest education programs for the general public, K-12 teachers and students, and forest landowners. Its mission is to support the forest sector and the stewardship of natural resources by advancing Oregonians' understanding of the social, environmental and economic benefits of our forests.
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- Government Administration
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- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Portland, Oregon
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- Government Agency
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- 1991
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9755 SW Barnes Rd
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Portland, Oregon 97225, US
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879 W. Main St.
Silverton , OR 97381, US
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Want to check out the Portland airport's new locally sourced wood-lattice ceiling, but don't have any travel plans soon? You can take advantage of free parking this month to see the newly renovated terminal without having to catch a flight. https://lnkd.in/gB5N9-E4
Portland International Airport Will Pay Parking Every Saturday in September
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Did you know that forests play a critical role in bumble bee conservation? While many studies focus on open landscapes like grasslands and meadows, forests are equally important for supporting these essential pollinators. Join us for a FREE webinar with Dr. Mola as he shares groundbreaking research on how forests contribute to the survival and movement of bumble bees through overwintering and population genetics. Explore the intersection of forest ecology and pollinator conservation, and earn 1.0 CFEs in Category 1. 📅 Date: Thursday, September 19 @ 3pm ET 🎙️ Speaker: Dr. Mola 💻 Register now to reserve your spot: https://lnkd.in/eDeiAAfb This webinar is brought to you by professional development partners: USDA Forest Service, Manulife Investment Management, Oregon Department of Forestry, and Oregon Forest Resources Institute. #ForestEcology #BumbleBeeConservation #Webinar #PollinatorConservation
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If you're finding more locked gates on private timberland that's normally open for recreational access, it's likely "in reaction to the ever-increasing incidents of offensive littering, abandonment of vehicles, theft of forest products, and acts of criminal mischief," according to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office.
Locked gates: Why do companies deny access to their private timber lands?
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The Oregon Department of Forestry is launching an aggressive education campaign to raise awareness about emerald ash borer.
State fair highlights Oregon’s aggressive effort against tree pest
capitalpress.com
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OFRI Director of Communications Jordan Benner recently took a road trip over the Cascades to take photos for an educational publication we're producing for students about forest careers. The trip included stops at a forest burned in the 2017 Separation Fire, a lava field with determined trees growing out of it and Scott lake.
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The recent heat wave means fire danger remains high. “Oregon is still experiencing one of the worst seasons we’ve seen in the past decade, and the department warns the public against complacency,” the Oregon Department of Forestry said in a recent press release.
East winds, heat wave could fan wildfire flames in Oregon over the weekend
opb.org
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An update to the Portland airport's main terminal that opened last month uses 3.5 million board feet of locally sourced wood in its roof and lattice ceiling.
Portland airport project showcases local wood, forests
capitalpress.com
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Wildlife researchers are using radio collars, game cameras and scat "detection dogs" to learn more about the elusive coastal marten.
Conservationists strive to protect Oregon’s coastal martens
opb.org
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Several Oregon State Parks will close or partially close this month for construction work.
Full or partial closures planned at several Oregon state parks for construction projects, starting in September - KTVZ
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