OSWA membership puts you in touch with fascinating people who are continually challenging themselves to become better stewards of the land. No other group makes living and working in the forests of Oregon more enjoyable than OSWA.

Stay up to date on legislative bills

OSWA members, over 2,200 strong, include many leading experts on forestry, conservation and wildlife. We are a diverse group of family forestland owners that have been working to promote and ad vocate for family forestland ownership since 1967.

Membership with a local chapter

OSWA has 20 active chapters statewide. These chapters represent 26 counties made up of local members. Chapters are the cornerstone of OSWA. The chapters organize local activities and produce information tailored to local needs.

Chapter meetings, tours, workshops and classes give OSWA members a chance to meet and network with similarly minded people.
Many chapters offer tree seedlings to their members, often times at a discounted rate.
You will meet some of the friendliest and dedicated individuals at these chapter sponsored activities.
See Chapter map

Publications

The Update

A statewide newsletter published 8 times per year from OSWA that keeps you informed of the latest news impacting family forestlands in Oregon. It includes profiles of people who work with the forest, articles about forest management, suggestions for marketing your products and other resources to help you better manage your forestland asset. The "mailbag" section is a forum for members to share their views about issues affecting them.

Northwest Woodlands

A quarterly publication produced in cooperation with our affiliated groups in Washington, Idaho and Montana will keep you informed on regional issues. The magazine is dedicated to the management of family forestlands in the Northwest and has many articles by regional experts and forestry education specialists

"E" Communication Tools

OSWA membership gives you access to web and e-mail services aimed to help you with the daily management of your forest, selling or buying products, and sharing information with other members and the public.

The OSWA Woodlander E-Mail is a monthly electronic newsletter coordinated by our state office contqaining items of immediate interest. It is available only to OSWA members.

Professional Representation

OSWA staff and members have a proud tradition of working together to find practical solutions to the divisive issues of the day. By engaging with other groups in a constructive manner, we strive to promote the important and essential roles that family owned woodlands play in society.

OSWA staff and volunteers work closely and actively with local and state agencies, legislators and the political process in Oregon to ensure that family owned forests continue to thrive and prosper. Our State Affairs Coordinator effectively lobbies on issues of importance to family forestland owners.

OSWA maintains a professionally staffed office suite in Salem with an Executive Officer on call and accessible to members throughout the week.

OSWA advocacy polices

Oregon state laws make all landowners liable for the expense of fighting certain fires. Special discounted fire fighting expense liability insurance is available for purchase only by OSWA members.
General timberland liability insurance is also an option for members. More information is available with OSWA membership.