Extension in Oregon: Educational leadership for sustainability

Numerous public and private forestry organizations in Oregon work in educat ional partnership. Through its extension program, Oregon State University p rovides educational leadership statewide through more than 25 faculty membe rs who collectively implement goals resulting from a comprehensive strategi c planning process. New annual initiatives emerge from needs-based assessme nts that frequently use innovative tools and strategies leading to durable core programs. Sustainable forestry on private land continues to be a major goal through development of new policies and organizations.