Overview of Oregon’s Forests

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Oregon’s forests are an important resource for the people who live in this state. Learning about this resource can help you know why preserving the forested land in our state is important.

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This presentation covers the following information about the forests of Oregon:

I. Why Oregon’s forests are important

II. How to enjoy Oregon’s forests

III. Types of forests in OregonIV. Facts about Oregon’s

forests

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I. Why Oregon’s forests are important

• Provide us with clean drinking water by filtering water that enters our water sheds

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I. Why Oregon’s forests are important• Purify our air by supplying

oxygen and storing carbon dioxide, and help moderate our climate

• Supply renewable natural resources for construction, paper, and heating

• The forests are home for many animal and plant species who depend on the forests for food and shelter

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We’ve seen why the forests are important. Let’s move on to part II.

I. Why Oregon’s forests are important

II. How to enjoy Oregon’s forestsIII. Types of forests in OregonIV. Facts about Oregon’s forests

II. How to enjoy Oregon’s forests

• Support efforts to protect this natural resource

• Access the many parks and recreation sites across the state

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Crater Lake National Park

II. How to enjoy Oregon’s forests

• Learn how to care for the trees in your neighborhood

• Take time to learn about and how to identify the more than 65 different species of trees

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We’ve reviewed how to enjoy Oregon’s forests. Let’s move on to part III.

I. Why Oregon’s forests are important

II. How to enjoy Oregon’s forestsIII. Types of forests in OregonIV. Facts about Oregon’s forests

III. Types of forests in Oregon

Spruce- Hemlock

Douglas-fir

Mixed ConifersPonderosa Pine

There are 4 Main Types of Forests

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We’ve learned there are 4 types of forests in Oregon. Let’s move on to part IV.

I. Why Oregon’s forests are important

II. How to enjoy Oregon’s forestsIII. Types of forests in OregonIV. Facts about Oregon’s forests

IV. Facts about Oregon’s forests

• Almost 50% of the state is considered forestland

• 92% of the forests that existed in 1850 remain

• There are more than 65 different species of trees

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Who owns

Oregon’s

Forests?

IV. Facts about Oregon’s forests

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We’ve now learned some facts about forests in Oregon. Let’s review.

I. Why Oregon’s forests are important

II. How to enjoy Oregon’s forestsIII. Types of forests in OregonIV. Facts about Oregon’s forests

Oregon’s forests are an integral part of our state. They provide a habitat for the animals that live in them. They help keep our air and water clean. They also provide natural resources.Oregon’s forests can be enjoyed by individuals as we enjoy the many parks in the state, take care of the trees in our neighborhoods, and help protect the forests.There are 4 main forest types in Oregon. Each forest type has unique characteristics.About 63% of all forests lands are owned by the public. Only 8% of the forests have been lost since 1850.

Images

Opening slide: http://www.flickr.com/photos/osucommons/3678866485/

Slides 2, 3, 12 and 16:http://www.flickr.com/photos/osucommons/3229821606/

Slide 4: http://thehieroglyphicstreets.wordpress.com/2008/05/

Slide 5:http://www.arroyorain.com/category/central-oregon/

Slide 7:http://www.flickr.com/photos/osucommons/3680174516/

Slide 8:http://www.oregonwild.org/oregon_forests

Slide 10:http://www.oregonforests.org/assets/pdfs/Fact_generic_web.pdf

Slide 13:http://www.oregonforests.org/assets/pdfs/Fact_Ownership_web.pdf

Information on Oregon’s forests came from the following resources:

Oregon Forests Resource Institutehttp://www.oregonforests.org

Oregon Wildhttp://www.oregonwild.org

Forest types:http://www.oregonforests.org/assets/pdfs/Fact_generic_web.pdf

Facts on Oregon forests:http://www.oregonforests.org/assets/pdfs/Fact_generic_web.pdf

This concludes the presentation on the Overview of Oregon’s Forests.

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