Present Duties
This building near the Sunset Transit Center houses the Oregon Forest Resources Institute.
The Oregon Forest Resources Institute (OFRI) is statutorily mandated to support and enhance Oregon’s forest products industry. OFRI provides forest and forestry education programs for the general public, K-12 teachers and students, and forestland owners. The Institute is governed by a 13-member board and is funded by a portion of the forest products harvest tax. OFRI produces educational media and websites, as well as informational publications and videos. They host forest tours and symposiums covering an array of forest-related topics. OFRI is headquartered in Portland and has a satellite office and demonstration forest at the Oregon Garden in Silverton.
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Contact Information
Telephone: 971-673-2944
Fax: 971-673-2946
Contact: Kathy Storm
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