what is FNRL?

FNRL stands for Future Natural Resource Leaders. 

FNRL is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. 

We have a board of directors and an executive director who oversees the day-to-day operations. 

FNRL is a student leadership organization funded (partially) by the Oregon Department of Education. We are a CTSO (Career Technical Student Organization). Similar to FFA, FBLA, DECA, etc.

FNRL is dedicated to training and supporting teachers and students in forestry and natural resource programs. We provide leadership training to students and professional development to staff. 

FNRL chapters are Forestry or Natural Resource Programs of Study in high schools in Oregon. These are CTE (Career Technical Education) programs. These programs go through a process to become "Approved Programs of Study." This includes college partnerships, and student leadership (FNRL).

FNRL is working to expand to neighboring states that have similar programs. 

ODE's funding provides part-time contract pay and minor program funding. All other funding comes from private donations or grants.

The simple definition is 

FNRL programs teach forestry and natural resources to high school students.

Oregon Future Natural Resource Leaders does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, the appointment to and termination from its Board of Directors, hiring and firing of staff or contractors, selection of volunteers, selection of vendors, and providing of services.

Oregon Future Natural Resource is an equal opportunity organization. We shall not discriminate and will not discriminate in employment, recruitment, Board membership, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee, job applicant, contractor, volunteer, board member, or vendor on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, or for any other discriminatory reason.