Pacific Northwest Research Station

Frequently Asked Questions

Some information is more commonly sought out by visitors to Pacific Northwest Research Station. We have compiled some of the most frequently asked questions with their answers below. If you do not see the answer to your question or you need more information than is posted, please contact us for more information.

QUESTIONS

Recreation Information

1. Where can I get camping information on "specific" campsites in the Pacific Northwest?

2. Where can I purchase Forest Service maps?

Publications

1. How can I order print copies of your publications?

2. If the publication is not listed on your page, what should I do?

3. What can I do if a PDF file is too large for me to download?

4. What should I do if I would like to be added to your mailing lists?

5. What should I do if I'd like to request a publication and don't have specific information about the publication?

Technical Problems

1. What can I do if I have difficulty navigating your Web site?

2. What should I do if I click on a link and receive a blank screen?

News

1. Whom should I contact to receive news releases from Pacific Northwest Research Station?

Employment

1. How can I find out about employment opportunities with the federal government, Forest Service, or the Pacific Northwest Research Station?

2. If I find a job opening at your Station, whom should I contact?

ANSWERS

Recreation Information for Oregon and Washington - Research Stations do not manage recreation areas, but the links below will direct you to forest information.

1. Where can I get camping information on "specific" campsites in the Pacific Northwest?

Visit Nature of the Northwest for Washington and Oregon
800 NE Oregon Street, Room 177
Portland, Oregon 97232
(503) 872-2750
TDD: (503) 872-2752
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Email: info@naturenw.org
Web site: www.naturenw.org

2. Where can I purchase Forest Service maps?

You can purchase Forest Service maps at the Nature of the Northwest or at Forest Service field offices, for example the Deschutes National Forest Headquarters, 1645 E Hwy 20, Bend, OR 97701.

Publications

1. How do I order print copies of PNW publications?
Fill out this request form, or send an email to our publication center at pnw_pnwpubs@fs.fed.us. Please provide us as much information as you can.

2. If a publication is not listed on your pages, what should I do?
Please contact Christy O'Neal at coneal@fs.fed.us, or call her at (503) 808-2106.

3. What can I do if a PDF file is too large for me to download?
Please contact our computer specialist, Tiffany Dong, at tdong@fs.fed.us, or call her at (503) 808-2140. We will try to break the file into smaller parts, or we could send you a print copy of the publication.

4. What should I do if I would like to be added to PNW's mailing lists?
Send us a request with your mailing address and we will add you to our mailing lists. Please specify which mailing lists you want to be added to.

5. What should I do if I would like to request a publication and don't have specific information about the publication?
Please Christy O'Neal at coneal@fs.fed.us, or call her at (503) 808-2106, and provide her as much information as you can.

Technical Problems

1. What can I do if I have difficulty navigating PNW's Web site?
We're upgrading our Web pages to harmonize with a new design format being used throughout the Forest Service. Please forgive us for any inconvenience our renovations may cause and check back often to see the many new features we'll be adding. Don't forget to send us your comments and ideas. We're always glad to hear from you. If you see problems, please contact Tiffany Dong.

2. What should I do if I click on a link and receive a blank screen?
It could be that the link is linking to a large PDF file. It should take a few minutes for the file to load. If you still see that blank screen, please contact us.

News

1. Whom should I contact if I would like to receive news releases from the Pacific Northwest Research Station?
Please contact our public affairs specialist, Sherri Richardson-Dodge, at (503) 808-2137, srichardsondodge@fs.fed.us.

Employment

1. How can I find out about employment opportunities with the Pacific Northwest Research Station?
Please visit the USA Jobs Web site at http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ or contact our Human Resources Service Center.

2. Whom should I contact if I find a job opening at PNW Research Station?
Please go to USA Jobs at http://www.fs.fed.us/fsjobs/forestservice

US Forest Service - Pacific Northwest Research Station
Last Modified:  Friday, 11 April 2008 at 11:12:04 EDT