Getting Started

No matter why you own your land, My Blue Mountains Woodland Partnership has valuable information and resources for landowners like you in Northeastern Oregon. We’re dedicated to helping family forest landowners protect the values they hold for their land.

Start managing your forestland today by asking yourself the questions below.

What is in your woods?

Take a slow walk through your woods with objective eyes and a notebook and describe what you see. Write down what kind of trees and plants you have, as well as their estimated age, quantity, and condition.

List questions and concerns you have. For example, you may want more information about weeds, pests, fire resistance, grazing, and/or legacy planning.

Map out important features, including structures, streams, drainages, and roads.

Get a sense of your property and how it fits into the larger landscape: watershed, elevation, history, wildlife habitat, zoning, topography, neighbors, etc.

What are your management goals?

Think about your reasons for owning the land and write down what you’d like it to look like and be used for over the long term; identify which goals are most important to you. Examples include:

What help is available to you?

Find out what people and programs are available to help you, including local experts and agencies, neighbors, grants, and cost-share programs. You can find many of these in the Resources tab at the top of the page or by clicking the button below!

For a comprehensive list of resources in Oregon and what assistance they can provide, check out the Partnership for Forestry Education’s Resources for Family Forestland Owners publication.

What is your action plan?

Create a project list, breaking down larger goals into smaller, more manageable tasks.

You can request a visit from your local forester to benefit from their knowledge and experience and help you create a long-term plan for your land.