Creating homes for Oregon’s native wildlife
Forest landowners provide many benefits for wildlife, and there are many things you can do to enhance wildlife habitat. This can range from putting up birdhouses to restoring a native endangered ecosystem such as an oak savanna. What you choose to do will depend on your property, your land management objectives and your resources, including money and time. The information below will help you intentionally manage for wildlife on your property.
Explore the sections below to discover expert insights, practical tools and valuable resources for managing Oregon’s forests as wildlife habitat:
Habitat Types
Learn how to create, enhance and maintain habitats on your forestland to support a diverse array of wildlife.
Oregon ecoregions
Explore the unique characteristics of Oregon’s ecoregions and how they shape the diverse landscapes and ecosystems in the state.
Wildlife damage
Understand how to identify, prevent and manage wildlife damage on your forestland while maintaining ecological balance.
Regulated wildlife
Learn about Oregon's regulated wildlife species, and the laws and guidelines that help protect and manage them.
Species
Discover key species that inhabit Oregon’s forests and how to conserve their habitats for long-term biodiversity.