Watch the Film Saluting the Vision and Tenacity of Oregon's Land-Use Pioneers

Welcome to An Oregon Story, an intimate exploration of Oregon's decades-long history of innovative land use planning and conservation efforts. You’ll meet many of the farsighted and dedicated leaders, farmers, and other individuals who worked tirelessly to create and later defend our land use planning program, which has protected Oregon’s fertile and productive farm and ranch lands, our beaches, and iconic places from urban sprawl and other inappropriate development.

Be sure to check out the newly completed Classroom Edition of the film and share it with family and friends. Created for young Oregonians, our goal is to inspire and motivate the future stewards of the land to carry on this important legacy for generations to come.

This documentary is a testament to the spirit of Oregon and to the stewardship and determination of its many citizens, who have worked so hard to keep it a great place to live, work, recreate, and farm. It showcases our shared values and our many decades of dedication to preserving and nurturing our land.

Presented by the Parkdale Valley Land Trust in association with Bergman Productions, we invite you to join us in this fascinating journey that celebrates the essence of the Oregon way of life, a journey into the heart of a state unlike any other, and unyielding in its commitment to protect what it holds dear.

Jim Gilbert, Executive Producer
Joe Wilson, Director