The Oregon State University College of Forestry invites community members to participate in a listening session Monday, Nov. 7, regarding the development of a new management plan for the McDonald and Dunn research forests.
The Oregon State University College of Forestry invites community members to participate in a listening session Monday, Nov. 7, regarding the development of a new management plan for the McDonald and Dunn research forests.
Combined, the two forests owned by OSU cover roughly 12,000 acres in the Coast Range foothills northwest of Corvallis and provide an outdoor living laboratory and classroom for students and researchers. Many areas of the forests are open to the public as well and are used for a range of recreational activities.
The forests are managed by the College of Forestry under a plan developed in 2005 whose goals include providing student learning, discovery and engagement; demonstrating sound stewardship; providing opportunities for research; promoting forest resilience; serving as working demonstration forests; providing opportunities for recreation; fostering community connections; showcasing financial sustainability; demonstrating accountability; and striving for continuous improvement through adaptive management.
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Oregon State University McDonald and Dunn Research Forests. (Photo Credit: Sean Nealon)
