Sustainable Forestry Network
The Sustainable Forestry Network is a grass-roots, non-profit organization located in the state of Oregon. Our purpose is to educate the public about the ecological, spiritual, and commercial values of our forestlands, as well as ensuring that the legacy of our natural heritage is passed on to future generations through the implementation of sustainable, non-destructive forest use policies.
Oregon has an amazing diversity of forest ecosystems: from the coastal forests that cover the rocky cliffs rising out of the Pacific Ocean and spread over the Coast Range mountains, through the fir, spruce, and hemlock forests dominating the Cascade Range, and across the mountains and high deserts of Eastern Oregon where Ponderosa pines tower in their majesty. These diverse ecosystems combine to create a wealth of natural wonder.
Our Mission
We encourage you to join us in our efforts to protect and restore our forest ecosystems and create economic lifestyles that are in harmony with nature. Your help is needed to ensure the ecological health of our forests for generations to come.
What We Do
- Advocate for selective logging as an alternative to clearcutting on private and state forest lands
- Protect and help restore remaining old growth forest stands in Oregon
- Promote the use of safe, organically certified weed and pest control methods on forest lands
- Educate the public about forest ecology, conservation, and sustainable timber practices
- Support research into sustainable forestry methods and forest ecosystem health
Featured Topics
Sustainable Forest Management
Learn about modern approaches to forest management that balance timber production with ecological preservation, including selective harvesting, riparian buffer zones, and habitat corridors.
Forest Ecosystem Health
Understanding the complex relationships between trees, wildlife, water systems, and soil that make up healthy forest ecosystems in the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
Latest Articles
Read our latest articles on sustainable forestry practices, conservation news, and forest ecology research from our team of experts and contributors.