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Forest and Woodlands

Forests and woodlands are an important feature of Yamhill county occupying close to 45% of land area.  Forest lands provide a sustainable supply of timber, recreation areas for residents, and contribute to clean air, water, and a diversity of wildlife habitat.  Since forests are important for storing carbon they can play a positive role in lowering atmospheric carbon levels.
The Yamhill SWCD promotes the use of best management practices on forest and woodland properties in the county.

• Pre-commercial Thinning
• Bush Management
• Forest Road Management
• Reforestation
• Wildfire Risk Management

Our current work includes oak savannah restoration projects on six sites in partnership with USFW, ODFW, and USDA.   We also continue to organize the annual Cruickshank Woodland Tour for Yamhill County 5th graders.
Click Here for an electronic copy of our Landowner Resource Handbook

Forestry Information from OSU Extension’s Extnesion Forestry Program
Business Management & Marketing
Christmas Trees
Forest Measurements
Logging
Multiple Use Forests
Reforestation
Sources for Assistance
Stand Management
Wood Processing
Oregon White Oak Management