The Chile Initiative is a partnership between Oregon State University and Chilean forestry businesses and nonprofits. Chile’s diverse ecosystems (similar to the Pacific Northwest), forward-thinking forest industry, and focus on sustainable resource management makes it an ideal location for students interested in gaining perspectives on the state of forests, their use, and conservation. The Initiative aims to build and support collaborative research, targeted study, and internship experiences for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as create opportunities for interaction between Oregon’s landowners, industry and government leaders, and their Chilean counterparts.