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Our Mission
Oregon Urban Rural and Community Forestry is dedicated to fostering resilient, inclusive, and sustainable urban forests for underserved and climate-vulnerable communities across Oregon. Our mission is to restore, protect, and expand urban tree canopies, ensuring equitable access to the critical environmental, economic, and social benefits that healthy urban forests provide. Through education, job creation, and long-term stewardship, we empower these communities to actively participate in the care and growth of their urban forests, building lasting resilience for future generations.
What is Urban Forestry & Why is it Important?
Urban forestry involves the care and management of trees and green spaces in cities and towns, improving air quality, enhancing biodiversity, and combating climate change in our region. These spaces also boost public health by reducing stress, encouraging activity, and filtering pollutants.
OUR Community Forestry extends these benefits to rural areas and a vairety of diverse communities to support healthy ecosystems everywhere. Investing in forestry is a commitment to creating healthier, more resilient landscape for all.
Get Involved
Join us in making our cities greener, healthier, and more resilient by supporting OUR Community Forestry. Together, we can combat climate change, create healthier environments, and build a greener future for everyone. Your involvement makes a difference, join us today!
OURCF Goals
Environmental Sustainability
Our programs are designed to enhance ecosystems by increasing tree cover, conserving natural habitats, and mitigating the impacts of climate change. By planting and maintaining trees, we help reduce pollution, manage stormwater, and combat urban heat islands.
Community Engagement
We believe that environmental change is most effective when communities are empowered. Through volunteer events, educational workshops, and public tree-planting initiatives, we create opportunities for individuals and groups to participate actively in environmental stewardship.
Education and Awareness
Education is at the core of our mission. We provide learning opportunities for all ages through school partnerships, community seminars, and training sessions. Our goal is to build environmental literacy and inspire long-term commitment to urban forestry.
Equity and Inclusion
Environmental justice guides our efforts. We prioritize underserved neighborhoods and communities disproportionately affected by environmental challenges. By focusing on equitable access to green spaces, we aim to improve public health and well-being for everyone.
Policy and Advocacy
We collaborate with policymakers, local governments, and partner organizations to influence urban forestry policies that support sustainable development. Our advocacy ensures that urban forestry remains a key consideration in community planning.
Research and Innovation
Partnering with Rogue Reconnaissance, we use LiDAR technology to monitor tree growth across various conditions. The data we collect helps us advocate for greater support local governments in the stweardship of urban forests.