Oregon State University has purchased 3,110 acres of forest just outside Portland, marking a significant addition to the school’s research forests and creating new outdoor opportunities for the public. The Tualatin Mountain Forest, located five miles northwest of Portland’s Forest Park, was acquired for $27 million through a partnership with the Trust for Public Land. The nonprofit bought the land from timber company Weyerhaeuser and transferred it to OSU. “This is good news for Oregon’s outdoor tourism and recreation economy, which generates billions in revenue each year and relies on healthy ecosystems,” said representatives from the Trust for Public Land. … Continue reading OSU Acquires 3,110-Acre Forest Near Portland: $27M Deal Creates Research Hub, Opens Public Trails, Protects Salmon Habitat