Forests 101
Forests are complex ecosystems. While trees are the dominant vegetation, a variety of other factors influence forest ecology, including other plants, animals, soil, and climate. To manage a forest to reach your objectives,it is important to understand how different aspects of the forest ecosystem interact with each other. The resources below are available to provide information on the science of forests.
Understanding Forest Ecology
Forest Fundamentals
Additional Resources
- Northern Rockies Forest Ecology and Management video series by Montana State University Extension Forestry goes over Northern Rockies Forest history, functions and interactions, and management.
- Montana State Extension Forestry's Publications page features several resources on understanding and managing Montana forest ecosystems.
- Oregon Forest Resources Institute's Forest Science page has a variety of publications, articles, and videos on forest ecosystems.
- Idaho Forests' Forest Fast Break Videos provide forestry information through short, animated videos.
- In the Woods, a podcast by Oregon State University Forestry & Natural Resources Extension, shares stories and interviews with forest managers, scientists, and the public on topics related to forests.
- The Montana Climate Office provides climate information, such as drought conditions, for Montana . On their site you can find historical and projected changes in climate across the state using the Climate Explorer Tool.