General News

2019 Annual Meeting: Plenary Session
September 12, 2018

“A Broad Vision for Conservation: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Wildlife Science and Policy” Three leading scholars in ecology, environmental history, and environmental ethics will lead a panel discussion along with an Oregon representative on key challenges facing natural resource…Click for More

2019 Annual Meeting: Call for Papers
September 9, 2018

We invite abstracts for presentations and posters, special session proposals, and ideas for other facets of the program. All topics in wildlife, vertebrate biology, habitat management, conservation, and application of research findings to conservation and management practices are welcome….Click for More

Forest Ecology/Management course – June 25-29, Corvallis, OR
April 15, 2018

This course on forest ecology will provide biologists and land managers with basic forest ecology and management knowledge and skills. While the course will be taught at Oregon State University, with daily, hands-on site visits to the…Click for More

Salamander Saturday is May 5th!
April 9, 2018

Foundation for the Conservation of Salamanders (FCSal) is planning for their big outreach day, Salamander Saturday on May 5th and are looking for events on the West Coast!
Salamander Saturday is an initiative started by FCSAL to raise awareness about…Click for More

Resource Selection Function Workshop
April 4, 2018

The Oregon Chapter of The Wildlife Society is hosting a two and a half day RSF workshop, taught by Dr. Ryan Long from the University of Idaho. The workshop will be held May 23rd -25th, in Adair Village (Near…Click for More

Building for Birds & Urban Biodiversity, April 6th in Portland
March 12, 2018

Opportunities exist to conserve biodiversity in cities and neighborhoods. This presentation introduces participants to the key principles and practices required to conserve biodiversity across cities, both for greenfield development and retrofitting areas. Participants will also learn about…Click for More

Congratulations to our 2018 scholarship recipients!
February 20, 2018

Kathy Johnson Outreach Scholarship: Mónica Zoé Cruz Ríos
Outstanding Undergraduate Scholarship: Trenton Gianella

Outstanding New Graduate Student Scholarship: Marie Tosa

Advanced Graduate Student Scholarship:  Samara Haver

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January Board Meeting Minutes now posted
February 9, 2018

Please click on the link to view the latest board meeting minutes.

Detailed Schedule Posted for the 2018 Joint Annual Meeting
February 5, 2018

Regional Strategies Addressing Global Challenges for Wildlife and Habitat Conservation

https://ortws.wordpress.com/2018-joint-annual-meeting/
 Oregon Chapter of the Wildlife Society, Washington Chapter of the Wildlife Society, Society for Northwestern Vertebrate Biology, and…Click for More

Lots of student activities planned for the 2018 Joint Annual Meeting.
February 1, 2018

We are excited we have had so much student interest in the 2018 Joint Annual Meeting!
We just wanted to update you on some great opportunities specifically for students at this years meeting.
Some key events are as follows:
Wednesday…Click for More