Speakers Bureau The OFRI Speakers Bureau was created as an opportunity to bring current forestry topics to civic groups and professional organizations around Oregon . Each of the following presentations can be conducted by an OFRI staff member, or an OFRI trained volunteer. Most presentations have been developed from larger reports that are available for order through our publications list.
Current Speakers Bureau Presentations:
Forest Facts This presentation takes a birds-eye view of the statistics, contributions and issues pertaining to Oregon's Forests. Get a broad exposure from tree identification to economic contributions. View the presentation (PDF)
Fire in Oregon's Forests: Risks, Effects and Treatment Options This presentation reviews the history of fire in Oregon 's forests. It assesses the causes and effects of forest fires as well as options for reducing the vulnerability of Oregon 's forests to catastrophic fires. Also, you'll learn what can be done to enhance the recovery of forest ecosystems that have been damaged by fire. View the presentation (PDF)
Water in Oregon's Forests This new presentation looks at the relationship between managed forests and the water quality that the majority of Oregon residents depend on. What demands to we place on our water when we consider consumption, fish habitat, power, irrigation, recreation and much more? What are the current threats to the water originating from our managed forests? View the presentation (PDF)
Federal Forestland in Oregon This presentation explores the forest health issues facing Oregon's Federal Forestland and the collaborative efforts being considered to try and restore forest health to our dry-side forestlands. View the presentation (PDF)
Wildlife in Oregon's Forests Why do forest animals live where they do? Forest habitat exists in a dynamic state, and the animals that call it home adapt to changing forest age classes based on their needs. How does a mosaic of age classes created by forest management support the needs of Oregon's diverse group of wildlife? Coming soon!
Additional topics can be presented upon special request. Please inquire if there is a topic you would like to be covered at your event.
Please contact Toni Flitcraft at toni@ofri.org or 503-222-0146 to learn more about the program.
