About
The mission of the Oregon Department of Forestry’s (ODF’s) Small Forestland Owner (SFO) Office is to help landowners reach their economic, ecological and stewardship goals for their forests through compassionate, responsible and transparent assistance. As a result of the Private Forest Accord and subsequent legislation, ODF was provided new resources in both people and programs to help better serve small forestland owners. The SFO Office priorities are to connect small forestland owners to resources and support compliance with the Forest Practices Act through education, local field support and timely assistance.
Manage my forests
Information and education
This section provides links to organizations that have resources devoted to all things related to Oregon forestry and general forest education. ODF partners with some of them for educational and outreach purposes. However, ODF remains the best source for questions on rules and regulations for private forest practices associated with harvesting timber in Oregon.
Financial assistance programs
Small Forestland Investment in Stream Habitat Program
The Small Forestland Investment in Stream Habitat Program (SFISH) is a grant program established by the 2022 legislature to help small forestland owners implement projects that improve fish habitat and mitigate risks to natural resources arising from active or abandoned forest roads. The program provides up to 100 percent of the cost for projects. The program also provides technical assistance to landowners. Learn more about the SFISH Program.
Forest Conservation Tax Credit Program
The Forest Conservation Tax Credit Program (FCTC) was created by the 2022 legislature to provide a financial benefit to small forestland owners who support conservation and habitat protection by retaining a larger unharvested area next to streams as a conservation area for protection of wildlife habitat and aquatic species. Learn more about the FCTC Program.
Other grant programs
These grant programs are not focused on small forestland owners, but some landowners may be eligible. Learn more about other grant programs.