Your Forest

How to make the dream of a community forest a reality

The Basics

What are the basics of community forestry?

Download the resources below to learn more about the basics of community forests, determine what model is right for you, and determine next steps.

Buying / Financing Land

Money matters for future forest owners and supporters

Buying forestland comes with its own complexities and considerations. Download the resources below for guidance on assessing property attributes and financing options.

Managing Land

Getting the outcomes you want

Whether managing for recreation or revenue or both, forests can provide a myriad of opportunities for communities.

 

THE BASICS

  • Belsky (2008)

    Forest Community Connections: Implications for research, management, and governance (PDF)

  • Lyman, Grim, Evans (2014)

    Community Forests as a Wealth Creation Strategy for Rural Communities (PDF)

  • Community Forests (2011)

    Needs and Resources for Creating and Managing Community Forests (PDF)

BUYING AND FINANCING LAND

  • NW Comm. Forest Coalition (2018)

    Community Forest Handbook (PDF)

  • NWCFC (2018)

    Addressing Funding and Finance Challenges (PDF)

  • NWCFC (2018)

    Finance and Funding White Paper (PDF)

  • USFS Community Forest & Open Space Grant Program

    The USFS CFP Program has release the 2023 Call for Applications. Apply by March 31, 2023

MANAGING LAND

  • Communities Committee

    Acquiring and Managing a Community-Owned Forest: A Manual for Communities (PDF)

  • Fletcher (2002)

    Comparison of Two Forest Certification Systems and Oregon Legal Requirements (PDF)

  • NWCFC (2017)

    Community Forest Governance Matrix, Prepared by Sustainable Northwest