“Who Will Own the Forest?” will be held at the World Forestry Center campus in Miller and Cheatham Halls. The World Forestry Center is a non-profit educational institution located in Portland, Oregon. We operate an international institute, conference facilities, Forest Discovery Center Museum, and gift shop in Washington Park. We are located adjacent to the Oregon Zoo and 175-acre Hoyt Arboretum.
World Forestry Center
4033 SW Canyon Road
Portland, OR 97221
(503) 488-2130
Lodging
We recommend lodging in the city center, which is minutes away from the World Forestry Center by car or light rail. Many hotels are located in the city center.
Download a copy of the Portland city center map here.
We recommend the following hotels:
The Governor Hotel
611 SW 10th, Portland, Oregon 97205
800-554-3456
http://www.govhotel.com/
The Benson Hotel
309 Southwest Broadway, Portland, Oregon 97205
503-228-2000
http://www.bensonhotel.com/
The Portland Hilton
921 SW Sixth Avenue, Portland, OR 97204
503-226-1611
http://www.hilton.com/
Additional hotels can be located at:
http://www.pova.org/big_deal/big_deal_hotels.html
Transportation
By Car:
By car from the city center, take Highway 26 West. The first exit (just one
mile beyond the tunnel) is marked Forestry Center, Zoo. Take this exit, stay
left as you enter the parking area and we are near the top of lot. Parking
is plentiful.
By Light Rail:
Both the city center and World Forestry Center campus are also easily accessible
via the MAX urban light rail. MAX lines and stops can be found on the maps
located at the end of this document. Light rail lines leave every five to
fifteen minutes and cost $1.95.
From the city center to the World Forestry Center: board Tri-Met's Blue Line or Red Line MAX heading WEST. A westbound train leaves every five to ten minutes. Exit at the Washington Park station, take the elevator up, and you will be directly in front of our campus.
From the Airport to the city center: board Tri-Met’s Red Line from the Portland International Airport to the city center. This train leaves every 15 minutes.
For more information on the MAX light rail and to purchase tickets on-line visit http://www.trimet.org.
Download the MAX light rail map here.
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