Associations
American Forest Resource Council (AFRC)
Regional association of forest products manufacturers and forest landowners in Western states advocating for federal forest policies that create a positive operating environment for the forest products industry.
Western Wood Products Association (WWPA)
Regional association of Western states softwood lumber manufacturers providing business services to its members and product information to softwood lumber products users throughout the world
Western Forest Economists Conference
For over 30 years, the Western Forest Economists (WFE) have been meeting each Spring. The three-day conference offers those interested in forest economics a chance to discuss current research, issues, and trends. The WFE�s informal meeting format encourages discussion and interchange.
Northwest Pulp and Paper Association
Regional association advocating for public policies that create a positive operating environment for pulp and paper manufacturers in Oregon, Washington and Idaho.
Oregon & Washington Society of American Foresters
Oregon and Washington societies of professional scientific and educational organization representing the forestry profession in the United States.
Western Hardwoods Association (WHA)
Regional association promoting Western hardwoods and advocating with public and private forest landowners to support hardwood production.
Northwest Wood Products Association (NWPA)
Regional association of secondary and primary wood manufacturers providing services to its members and recognized as the voice of the secondary wood products industry in Oregon.
Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI)
Provides information about the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, North America’s largest forest certification system.
Public Agencies
Oregon & Washington Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
Federal agency responsible for managing more than 17.7 million acres of public lands in Oregon and nearly 400,000 acres in Washington State.
U.S. Forest Service Pacific Northwest Regions (USFS)
Federal agency responsible for managing more than 16 million acres of National Forest lands in Oregon and 8.6 million acres of National Forest lands in Washington State.
Pacific Northwest Research Station (PNWRS)
Part of the Research Branch of the U.S. Forest Service operating 10 research labs in Oregon, Washington, and Alaska.
