One order per teacher, please. The teacher sampler is a great way to receive an overview of OFRI's K-12 education programs and materials. The folder contains the following publications:

• All About OFRI.
• The Oregon Forest Book: Ecology Economy and Society.
• Careers in Oregon's Forestry Sector Volume 1 Options for College-bound Students.
• Careers in Oregon's Forestry Sector Volume 2 Options for High School Graduates.
• The Carbon Cycle (a poster).
• A complete set of all fact sheets.
• Teacher's Guide to Forest Education Opportunities.
• Inquiry at Hinkle Creek DVD.
• Why do Forest Animals Live Where They Do? (Poster).
• Sounds of the Forest.
• Identifying Priority Plants & Animals and Their Habitats.
• Forests of Oregon (Poster).
• A Guide to Oregon's Forest Wildlife.

What is OFRI? This one-page tri-fold brochure describes OFRI’s forestry education mission and its programs for students, teachers, forest landowners and the public.
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A 17 page summary of the book listed below.

This comprehensive 400+ page study examines the implications of using woody biomass from thinning overcrowded forests as a renewable source of energy, which at the same time could help restore forest health, reduce the vulnerability of forests to fire and revitalize rural economies. Limit one publication per order

This special report expands on the forest sector’s contribution to the Oregon Business Plan by identifying linkages between the forest sector and the green building community. The publication gives a snapshot view of green building standards and practices and the role for forest management certification systems in green building criteria. It also looks at how wood “stacks up” against alternative building materials such as concrete and steel in terms of environmental impacts. It concludes with a discussion about how to better integrate locally produced wood with the goals of the green building movement.

A new classroom poster available free from OFRI illustrates the role of forests and wood products in the carbon cycle. The 22-inch by 25½-inch poster shows the major contributors of carbon into the atmosphere, how forests absorb carbon through photosynthesis and how wood products such as lumber and furniture continue to store the carbon absorbed by trees.
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This publication is for high school students looking for satisfying careers that do not require a college degree. It examines careers in the production of wood products-from the growing and harvesting of timber to the transport and delivery of logs to the mill and the manufacturing of products made from trees.
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This engaging 24-page booklet profiles a variety of career track jobs -- from wildlife biologist and recreation resource manager to hydrologist and forest investor. Education links include a list of degree programs offered by Oregon community colleges, colleges and universities.
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This 16-page special report describes how a healthy forest ecosystem helps keep streams clean and water quality high.

OFRI commissioned the OSU Forestry Extension Program to produce this 30-page booklet for forest landowners in Oregon’s Willamette Valley to describe tree species that grow best in the Valley and to provide tips for planting and tending them and where to get help.

How can we get green power from overcrowded forests? This one-page fact sheet explores the “triple win” of thinning overcrowded forests to create renewable energy. One of a series. This item is part of the teacher sampler packet.
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Are forests, carbon and climate change related? This one-page fact sheet explores the crucial role forests play in sequestering atmospheric carbon. One of a series.
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What kind of forestry careers are out there? This one-page fact sheet explores the opportunities for Oregon’s future forest sector workforce. One of a series.
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Why are some forests clearcut? This one page fact sheet explains the management objectives and landscape conditions that call for large-scale harvest. One of a series.
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How do forests affect our drinking water? This one-page fact sheet explores the importance of a healthy forest to our municipal water supply. One of a series.
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How much of Oregon’s economy grows on trees? This one-page fact sheet explores the significant contributions of the forest sector on Oregon’s economy. One of a series.
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Why are some forest fires so intense? This one-page fact sheet explores the risks, causes and potential solutions to unnaturally intense wildfires. One of a series.
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Are all forests managed the same way? This one-page fact sheet compares the three general management classifications creating Oregon’s forest landscape. One of a series.
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Do you know Oregon forests? This one-page fact sheet explores the basic facts and statistics about Oregon’s 30 million acres of forestland. One of a series.
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How does wood fit into your green building? This one-page fact sheet compares the benefits of wood to other building material options in residential construction. One of a series.
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How much wood is Oregon harvesting? This one-page fact sheet looks at how much wood is harvested in Oregon compared to the total annual growth in our forests. One of a series.
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How are forestry and landslides related? This one-page fact sheet looks at the occurance of landslides in differing forest age classes, and their effects on the land and streams. One of a series.
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Who owns Oregon’s forests? This one-page fact sheet explores the ownership and management objectives of Oregon’s five types of forest landowners. One of a series.
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How does photosynthesis work? This one-page fact sheet explains how trees and plants use sunlight, water and carbon dioxide to create oxygen and structure. One of a series.
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Are there laws that protect our forests? This one-page fact sheet looks at some of the protective measures created by the Oregon Forest Practices Act. One of a series.
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Does Oregon law require reforestation? This one-page fact sheet explains the basic requirements of reforestation as guided by Oregon law. One of a series.
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Why do forest animals live where they do? This one-page fact sheet explores the relationship between forest ages and the animals that live there. One of a series.
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This 20-page special report assesses the causes and effects of forest fires as well as options for reducing the vulnerability of Oregon’s forests to catastrophic fires.

This 162-page publication is a synthesis of current issues and scientific literature surrounding fire science and it's application in Oregon's forests. Stephen Fitzgerald, Lead author and Editor.

This four page, black and white illustrated activity sheet is a great way for youngsters to learn about Oregon's forests, the wildlife that lives there and what ordinary products come from wood. Large, simple illustrations are great for coloring.

This 20-page report—full of color photographs, illustrations and charts— investigates what can be done to enhance the recovery of forest ecosystems that have been damaged by fire. It examines options for reducing the risk of large-scale fires recurring where uncharacteristically intense fires have occurred, and it looks at the short- and long-term consequences of each restoration option versus taking no action at all. (Limit 1 per customer)

A special report from OFRI which examines current forest practices in Oregon that affect, provide or protect wildlife habitat, as well as the implications of new research.

Oregon’s forests are among the most diverse in the world. The colorful 24” by 36” poster includes a map showing the statewide locations where the most common conifer and hardwood tree species are found plus photos of each species and descriptions of ecological and climatic conditions in which they thrive.
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This 16-page special report explores the relationship between forests and climate change, including how they help convert atmospheric carbon, and how climate change may affect a forest's ecosystem.

This 182-page book contains chapters by a variety of scientists and others with expertise in climate change and the role of forests in storing atmospheric carbon, a greenhouse gas. Topics include forest management strategies for carbon storage, the role of wood products in storing carbon and new markets based on carbon storage and carbon accounting.

This is a 38-page executive summary of the book described above.

This 14-page speacial report looks at the choices, consequences and opportunities facing our working forests in the shadow of global competition and domestic economic pressures.

Natural and human-caused disturbances have continually altered Oregon’s forests. The result is a diverse landscape featuring forest stands of all ages. Forest animals have adapted to these changes, seeking the habitat that best suits their needs. This booklet describes some of the wildlife associated with forest stands of different ages and identifies some of the trees and plants commonly found in Oregon’s forests.
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Many plant and animal species in Oregon are considered “at risk” or in need of conservation under various state and federal wildlife regulations and strategies for voluntary action. This 100-page guidebook is intended to help forest landowners identify such species on their lands and to help guide their conservation efforts. The booklet also is proving to be of interest to secondary teachers for field and classroom use. It includes color photos, eco region and range maps, habitat descriptions and other information on 80 priority plant and animal species.
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This DVD traces a unique story of science at work in our forests. Researchers are using a huge 5,000-acre outdoor laboratory--a pair of watersheds in Southern Oregon--to evaluate the potential effects of logging on water quality and fish and wildlife habitat. Along the way, the story follows the scientific inquiry process. (16 minutes, intended for grades 5-12)
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Some 70,000 Oregon family forest landowners care for almost 5 million acres in Oregon. Some manage it for timber production, some for wildlife habitat and many others manage it for a combination of values. OFRI’s special report looks at the diverse contributions of our state’s family forest landowners and the challenges facing the coming generation of owners.

This publication is a colorful, illustrated 24-page booklet that gives the basics of Oregon forests including the common forest types like Douglas-fir and juniper woodlands, wildlife, ownership and management practices, laws, salmon protection, fire risks, wood processing and uses, and careers.
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This easy-to-use reference booklet is loaded with charts, graphics and numbers to help Oregonians understand the magnitude and importance of our forest resources - yet it easily fits in your pocket, briefcase or handbag. The electronic version includes additional links to supporting resources.

This 16-page Special Report explores Oregon forestry from its roots when the state’s first forestry program began 100 years ago at what today is Oregon State University. It examines the giant leaps in forestry during the 20th century and the opportunities and challenges for the forest sector during the century ahead.

This report looks at the skilled men and women – mostly private contractors and their employees – who earn their livelihood in the forests of Oregon, harvesting and delivering timber to wood products mills and plants using improving technology and changing skill sets. Individual and family photo portraits help tell the story of the people working on the front lines every day to ensure compliance with Oregon’s forest protection laws while delivering the timber that fuels a large part of Oregon’s economy.

This is supplemental update to the popular illustrated manual. Revised Oct. 2, 2008

This 150+ page manual helps explain the forest protection laws required by the Oregon Forest Practices Act. Simple explanation and clear, full-color illustration make this a useful reference guide for any forester or landowner.

The growth and diversification of the forestry profession in Oregon not only reflects the state’s forest heritage, it also is a sign of ongoing scientific advances and an expanding range of employment opportunities. Besides looking at the history of forestry in America and examining its roots in Oregon, this colorful report explores college education and employment options for men and women interested in joining the forestry profession.

Oregon’s Skilled Forest Products Workforce is a special report from OFRI to reflect employment and career opportunities available in Oregon’s forest products mills. Oregon’s forest industries are a big part of the state’s economy and while those industries are now smaller, relative to the state’s high-tech sector, forest industries remain as significant employers, especially in rural communities and will into the future.

Thsi brochure provides a good starting point for landowners looking to improve stream quality on their land for the benefit of coho salmon. Produced by OFRI and the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board for the support of the Oregon Plan for Salmon and Watersheds.

This report summarizes the requirements of the Oregon Forest Practices Act and explores its history, effectiveness and future directions. Includes photos and graphics plus a foldout poster illustrating highlights of Oregon’s forest protection laws.
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This publication, with text and color illustrations is intended for young readers (grades K-3) and tells the story of some of the animals that live in Oregon's forests.
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A directory of field sites, special events and ongoing forestry programs for Oregon educators and their students.
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This colorfully illustrated publication covers the geology and ecology, major forest types, characteristics of selected trees, disturbance and change, and management of Oregon forests east of the Cascades. It is intended as a guide to forest landowners or others interested in management of eastside forests.

What are scientists learning about the effects of harvest on forest streams in Oregon? This new special report takes a look at three ongoing paired watershed studies and the efforts to monitor the relationship between contemporary forestry practices and stream health.

This four-page brochure explores the research underway in the Alsea River Watershed by the Watersheds Research Cooperative. 1 of 4 in a series.

This four-page brochure explores the research underway in the Hinkle Creek Watershed by the Watersheds Research Cooperative. 1 of 4 in a series.

This four-page brochure explores the combined efforts of the Watersheds Research Cooperative as they continue their research on the relationship between forest management and stream health in the Northwest. 1 of 4 in a series.

This four-page brochure explores the research underway in the Trask River Watershed by the Watersheds Research Cooperative. 1 of 4 in a series.

There is a perception that the rich forests existing before European-American settlement have been lost or irretrievably damaged. However, the evidence shows that perception to be inaccurate. Detailed maps and data from historic and modern forests are compared with surprising results.

Unraveling the complexities of wildlife behavior and the relationships of animals to their habitats has always presented formidable challenges to scientists. This colorful 20-page special report looks at forest wildlife diversity and its response to habitat change in dynamic and forest unpredictable ecosystems.

This 24-page publication is one of a series of OFRI publications being developed for use by forest landowners and managers to report on what is known about habitat requirements and ecological roles of various wildlife species in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. This one addresses elk population dynamics, herd productivity, nutritional needs and response to human disturbance.

This publication is one of a series of OFRI publications being developed for use by forest landowners and managers to report on what is known about habitat requirements and ecological roles of various wildlife species in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. This one addresses spotted owl populations and habitat.

One quarter of amphibians in the northwest depend on headwater streams for food, cover and breeding habitat. Most of these headwaters originate in forestland. How do forest management choices affect this sensitive class of species? The new report, Stream-Associated Amphibians, introduces you to the common amphibians of the region and explores the relationship between forest management and amphibian health.

This full-color poster groups animals by the forest age class they are most likely to live in. A great companion to A Guide to Oregon's Forest Wildlife.
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This 16-page report, with color photos and charts, examines opportunities for the conversion of woody biomass from forest thinning into “green” energy, biofuels and other bioproducts. It also looks at some short-term potential for moving Oregon forward in developing an industry tied to the removal of woody biomass from overcrowded forests.