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Restoring Forests on the Cow Creek Umpqua Tribe’s Ancestral Lands
Follow along as we learn about the Cow Creek Umpqua Tribes' efforts to restore their ancestral forests in SW Oregon.
Research Shows Thinning is Restoration in Eastern Oregon Forests
The Blue Mountains in Malheur National Forest was recently the site of significant new research conducted over 10 years showing that mechanical thinning greatly improves forest healthy and resiliency. Photo credit SNW.
Restoration Wood & Mill Tour in John Day Oregon
Sustainable Northwest recently convened 15 architects, designers, construction firms, and others in the green building space for a tour in John Day, OR. The trip included visits to Woodgrain’s sawmill in Pilot Rock, Malheur Lumber in John Day, and restoration projects on the Middle Fork John Day and Malheur National Forest.
SNW Celebrates New Regenerative Ranching Program
Sustainable Northwest board members, staff, and partners gathered in Joseph, Oregon for a deep dive into our new Regenerative Ranching program.
After two years of lockdown, social distancing, and Zoom happy hours, Sustainable Northwest was eager to kickoff summer 2022 with our first in-person board meeting and field tour since 2019.
Why Knowing the Source of your Wood Matters
Knowing the source forest of your wood matters for a lot of the same reasons that knowing where your food comes from.