Human needs for fuel, firewood, and fodder in Ethiopia have led to deforestation, overgrazing, the depletion of land and water resources, and a wide variety of environmental problems.  By improving and expanding training in natural resource management in Ethiopia, Oregon State University (OSU), the Wondo Genet College of Forestry (WGCF) of Debub University, and the Forestry Research Center at the Ethiopian Agricultural Research Organization (FRC/EARO) collaborated to prepare professionals to better manage existing natural resources and to develop sound research to address food security and natural resource issues for current and future generations. The partnership established two task forces at WGCF and three working groups at the FRC/EARO.  The task forces at WGCF conducted need assessment surveys, developed a curriculum for a Natural Resource bachelor of science degree program, and developed an implementation plan.  The working groups at FRC/EARO prepared applied research proposals in the different agro-ecological zones of the country.  Two faculty members from OSU conducted workshops on communications and scientific writing skills, pedagogy, and the use of technology for faculty and staff members of WGCF and FRC.