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Forest Resource Division
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Program level:
State
Provider:
Oregon Department of Forestry
Benefits provided:
Free technical assistance
Land use:
Forest
Water-focused program:
No
The Oregon Department of Forestry Private Forests Division helps landowners develop healthy, productive forestlands and watersheds, and prevent wildfires
Overview
Description:
Landowners and stewardship foresters work together, from planting to harvesting and everything in between. Stewardship foresters work with landowners on more than 18,000 private forestland sites every year to protect forest and water resources. Landowners often rely on them to help plan for:
• planting, harvesting or thinning forests
• managing brush, weeds, and insects and other pests
• completing controlled burns and slash disposal
• constructing and maintaining roads
• improving streams and wildlife habitat
Eligibility:
May require landowners to file a Notification of Operations, obtain a permit to operate power-driven machinery, or use fire. Permits can be completed online or at ODF field offices across the state. Before submitting the notification or permit, landowners typically consult with their stewardship forester to obtain guidance on technical needs and available local, state and federal forestry f inancial assistance programs.
Financial benefit:
N/A
Contact information
Information last updated on July 15, 2025.
Planning Importance
Developing a forest, agricultural, or conservation plan helps identify and prioritize objectives for landowners. These objectives can determine what type programs to search for. Supporting organizations in your area often provide free consultation and planning.
Landscape Characteristics
See how your land fits into the broader context of regional conservation, ecosystem services, and working lands' values across the landscape through our interactive mapper tool. It could help you determine which program is a good fit for you!
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