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Fire
Fire is a natural part of Oregon's forests, but dense, overgrown areas paired with hotter, drier summers demand extra mitigation for resilient landscapes and effective fire containment.
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Carbon
Oregon's forests excel at sequestering carbon. Combined with top-notch forestry professionals, our natural and working lands position Oregon as a leader in natural climate solutions.
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Communities
Working forests are pivotal in supporting sustainable communities across Oregon, especially in rural areas. These forests provide essential jobs, bolster local economies through timber harvesting and related businesses, and generate crucial revenue that helps sustain schools and vital services far from urban centers.
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Wildlife
A diverse forest landscape is key for thriving wildlife. Foresters and operators ensure habitats remain healthy and species are protected.
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Water
Water—a basic necessity—gets naturally filtered and purified by our forested ecosystems, ensuring some of the best water in Oregon.
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There are many rewarding jobs and career paths in forestry. Associated Oregon Loggers collaborates with member companies to provide career education and job advertisements for aspiring professionals.
Oregon Professional Loggers
Associated Oregon Loggers administers the Professional Logger Qualification for Oregon. This qualification verifies that participants have completed a curriculum aligned with North American sustainable standards of practice.
The Oregon Professional Logger (OPL) qualification is a voluntary standard that recognizes logging operators and forest contractors as professionals by ensuring continuing education on the latest forest practices, safety protocols, business strategies, and sustainable forestry science and regulations.
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