Stretching across more than 500,000 acres of public land in Northwest Oregon between Portland and the Coast is an oasis of secluded salmon streams, popular recreational trails, and important hunting and gathering areas.

Including both the Tillamook and the Clatsop State Forests, these public lands are owned by all Oregonians and the state has an obligation to manage them for the things most valued. But for too long, the region has been considered a tree farm with a sole focus on timber harvest.

Join advocates statewide in STANDING TALL for state forests, to protect clean water, fish and wildlife, and recreation opportunities throughout Oregon.

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Letter: Support rainforest conservation plan

Letter: Support rainforest conservation plan

I’ve lived on the North Coast for 33 years. As the owner of NW Women’s Surf Camps and Retreats, I…

Tillamook Forest Stories with Yassine Diboun

Tillamook Forest Stories with Yassine Diboun

https://vimeo.com/610997214 Yassine Diboun is an ultramarathoner, professional coach and business owner. And he spends a lot of time training in…

Tillamook Forest Stories with Laura Tesler

Tillamook Forest Stories with Laura Tesler

https://vimeo.com/611000578 Laura Tesler is a fisheries biologist and underwater photographer who travels the world to swim with fish. One of…

Tillamook Forest Stories with Faith Briggs

Tillamook Forest Stories with Faith Briggs

https://vimeo.com/611005398 Faith Briggs is a filmmaker and outdoor brands ambassador. She surfs, flyfishes and trail runs on North Coast public…