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October 2010 In This Issue: OFRI adapts special report on federal forestland into new video – watch online Federal forestland video OTFS annual meeting Public input for FPFO Speakers Bureau training Selling Forest Products course Take a brief tech survey   Federal forestland has been a theme for OFRI over the past year with special emphasis given to dry-side forestlands found east of the Cascades and interior southwest. Last spring OFRI published its latest special report Federal Forestland in Oregon. Then, last August, OFRI’s board of directors sponsored a tour of central Oregon’s federal forests, hosting 76 civic leaders. Continuing the conversation, OFRI is developing a new Speakers Bureau presentation launching soon. Now, a new six-minute online video defines problems with dry-side forests and offers practical solutions using active forest management. Finally, the video highlights the importance of local collaborative makes solutions possible. The video, shot in and around the Deschutes National Forest, was produced by OFRI in partnership with Oregon State University Extension, The Nature Conservancy, Oregon Wild and the Deschutes National Forest. Watch the video Don’t miss the Oregon Tree Farm System annual meeting and awards luncheon Nov. 22 Upcoming Events Nov. 17 Swiss Needle Cast Operational Management More Info Nov. 22 Oregon Tree Farm System Annual Meeting More Info   Forest landowners will have a chance to learn about current log markets in the wake of the recession at the Oregon Tree Farm System's 2010 annual meeting. There will also be a presentation on estate and property taxes, as well as new opportunities from the American Forest Foundation. Among the presenters:     · Steve Bowers, Oregon State University Extension   · Clint Bentz, Boldt, Carlisle & Smith   · Rick Fletcher, Oregon State University Extension      Award ceremony After the workshop, the recognition lunch will honor County Tree Farmers of the Year, and the new Oregon Tree Farmer of the Year award will be given. The annual meeting takes place Nov. 22 at the World Forestry Center in Portland. For more information, contact Anne Hanschu at 503-357-2551 or netvetrdh@gmail.com. This event is sponsored by the OTFS, the Oregon Small Woodlands Association, the U.S. Forest Service, Oregon State University Extension and OFRI. Forestry Program for Oregon wants to hear what you think Are Oregon’s forests being managed sustainably? A set of indicators developed with broad public input suggests they may not be. That’s why the Oregon Board of Forestry is inviting the public to help shape a plan to improve the health and productivity of our public and private forests. A 90-day public comment period for the 2011 draft of the Forestry Program for Oregon began on Oct. 1 and will run through Dec. 31, 2010. A public review draft of the document, along with supporting information and instructions for submitting comment, can be found within the ODF website. Members of thep public can provide input on the FPFO through a listening post format at the following meetings: Nov. 18 at Central Oregon Community College, Bend Nov. 22 at the Oregon Roundtable meeting at ODF, Salem Nov. 23 at Portland State University, Portland Dec. 8 at Jackson County Library, Medford Spread the word! OFRI Speakers Bureau training coming in January The OFRI Speakers Bureau has been a great tool for bringing the message of forest management to civic organizations throughout Oregon. Of course, one big reason for its success has been the great team of volunteers.                                OFRI is inviting anyone interested in becoming part of the program to attend a training session Thursday, Jan. 20, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Best Western in Hood River. This is the afternoon before the 2011 Oregon/Washington State SAF Leadership Conference. Newcomers as well as current Speakers Bureau volunteers are encouraged to attend. New presentations and materials will be provided. 10th annual Selling Forest Products course at OSU Dec. 9-10 The Oregon Wood Innovation Center and OSU’s Department of Wood Science and Engineering are offering their 10th annual Selling Forest Products course December 9-10. The course is designed for new and senior sales and marketing personnel in the forest products industry who want to improve their sales skills, as well as sales managers who would like to improve the effectiveness of their sales force. Robert Smith of Virginia Tech University is the instructor. He is a veteran salesman who specialized in treated wood products before joining Virginia Tech. You can register by visiting http://www.regonline.com/osu_selling_forest_products SURVEY: What mobile devices fit you? We’re always interested in learning what information matters most to you. We’re also interested in learning how you receive your information. A growing amount of media is being received electronically, which got us to thinking… What mobile devices do you use for work and play? Please take a moment to complete a three-question survey that will give us a snapshot of the technology OFRI News readers are using today. Take the survey.