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October In this issue: OFRI board sponsors a green building update Green Building Update and Workshop   OFRI Annual Report   Oregon Tree Farm Annual Meeting and Award Luncheon       Please join us Oct. 30 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. for a green building update for the forest sector. This half-day workshop is intended to explore the role that Oregon wood plays in the growing green building movement. This workshop will include presentations by:      · Eric Hansen, Oregon State University    · Chris Knowles, Oregon Wood Innovation Center   Following these talks, a panel moderated by Jennifer Allen from Portland State University will share views on the green building arena as it relates to the forest sector. There is no charge for the workshop; however, we encourage preregistration online. View the event flyer.   OFRI annual report reflects on a year of challenges and accomplishments In the face of continued economic downturn, OFRI is staying on task, delivering on its twofold mission of improved public understanding and forest landowner education. Our new annual report—covering fiscal year 2008-09—highlights the projects and programs that are helping us achieve the goals set by our strategic plan. View the annual report online.   Don't miss the Oregon Tree Farm annual meeting and awards luncheon Forest landowners will have a chance to learn more about the new standards of forest certification used by the American Forest Foundation at the Oregon Tree Farm System (OTFS) 2009 Annual Meeting. Among the presenters are:      · David Ford, Oregon Small Woodlands Association executive director    · Mike Cloughesy, OFRI    · Rick Fletcher, Oregon State University Extension Service    · Dick Courter, Genetechs   Award Luncheon After the workshop, the recognition lunch will honor County Tree Farmers of the Year. The new Oregon Tree Farmer of the Year also will be announced. The Annual Meeting takes place on Nov. 23 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 OTFS, OSWA, the U.S. Forest Service and OFRI.   Careers in Forestry Careers in Forestry, OFRI’s program for high school classrooms, helps students learn up-to-date information about high-tech forest sector jobs that pay above-average wages. Last year, this program reached 3,300 high school students in 69 classes. If you know local teachers who would be interested in this presentation, encourage them to register for this presentation online. For more information contact Peter Matzka: 503-874-8265, forestcareers@live.com