In 1991, the Oregon Legislature created the Oregon Forest Resources Institute (OFRI) to support and enhance Oregon’s forest products industry. The state agency provides forest and forest management education programs for the general public, K-12 teachers and students, and forest landowners.

OFRI supports the forest sector and the stewardship of natural resources by advancing Oregonians’ understanding of the social, environmental and economic benefits of our forests.

The Oregon Tree Farm System works to empower small landowners to mange their forests sustainably. with the goal of impacting the world by making Oregon a better place one acre at time.

Sustainability and stewardship are key to woodland owners who seek certification of their tree farms and family forests.

The mission of ODF is to serve the people of Oregon by protecting, managing, and promoting stewardship of Oregon's forests to enhance environmental, economic, and community sustainability.

Through local stewardship foresters and multiple online resources—including a Small Forestland Owner page—ODF provides guidance for woodland owners in both caring for their property and following Oregon’s Forest Protection Rules.

From county-based Extension Foresters to statewide programs like Master Woodland Managers, Women Owning Woodlands Network (WOWNet), and the Fire Program, OSU Extension brings the latest in forest science from the College of Forestry to the forest landowner, making technical research accessible and applicable to small woodland owners.

The role of the CFF is to advise the Board of Forestry and the State Forester on matters relating to family forestlands. Four of its seven voting members are small landowners from the Department of Forestry’s three administrative districts and one at-large. Meetings are held quarterly and are open to the public, both in person and virtually.