Forests serve a multitude of purposes, from providing habitat and recreation to supporting Oregon’s needs for wood products and sustainable building materials. 

As a forest landowner, you may reach a point where harvesting timber or other forest products becomes part of your stewardship journey. Whether it’s a planned timber harvest to meet management goals or discovering the potential of non-timber resources such as mushrooms, decorative foliage or specialty woods, your forest can offer a wide array of opportunities to meet both personal and ecological objectives. 

By managing these resources responsibly, you can support the health of your forest while enjoying its many benefits.

 

Dive into the sections below for expert guidance and practical tools to help you make the most of your forest’s natural resources: