Landowner Version: Understanding Oregon's Forestry Special Assessment Programs

  • Instructor: Clint Bentz
  • Level: Basic
Who is this for? Anyone who owns forestland in Oregon.
Watch the course overview video to learn more!
Take Control of Your Forestland Tax Strategy

Owning forestland in Oregon is both a privilege and a responsibility, but navigating the complex tax landscape can be overwhelming. Are you sure you’re maximizing your benefits under programs like the Small Tract Forestland option or Designated Forestland program? Many landowners miss opportunities to lower their property taxes and defer payments until harvest. Without proper knowledge, you could be leaving money on the table or facing unexpected liabilities when it’s time to sell or harvest.

This course empowers Oregon landowners who manage their own taxes and property. You’ll gain a clear understanding of special assessment programs, harvest taxes, and key legal requirements to minimize taxes and maximize profitability. Whether you own a few acres or several thousand, this comprehensive guide will help you unlock the full value of your forestland while ensuring compliance with Oregon’s tax laws.

This is an on-demand self-study course.
There are no pre-requisites or advanced preparation required for this course.


  • Video time: 1.5 hours
  • 1 Comprehensive Assessment 

Why should I take this course?

Practical approach

Our training is designed to provide the skills in a practical approach. Our students' success is our best asset in showing the quality of our training.

Globally oriented

Strategies shared and knowledge earned allows our students to immediately set up their business and start offering their services around the globe.

For your career

Whether you want to boost your career within the company you are working or grow at your own business by applying the latest strategies we teach, this is the way.

Course contents

Meet the instructor

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Clint Bentz

Managing Member, Clint Bentz Consulting LLC
Clint Bentz is a managing member and lead instructor at Clint Bentz Consulting.
For over 30 years, Clint has been helping families with their estate and succession planning, as well as providing continuing professional education to tax professionals, attorneys, bankers, trust officers, and lay audiences on a broad range of income and estate tax issues, as well as training advisors on how to keep family-owned businesses with succession.
Clint is the primary author of the Ties to the Land curriculum published by Oregon State Extension Service and the OSU Austin Family Business Program.