A unique connection to our forest. The Central Oregon landscape is an integral part of who we are, what we do, and how we act. Whether you’re a year-round resident or a visitor to Central Oregon, we share a “sense of place” that ties us together and to this landscape. We are passionate for the […]
Spread the word. Invite us to speak at your local gatherings or events: civic, community, recreation, educational, church, and business organizations. Call Phil Chang (541-548-9534) or Pete Caligiuri (541-388-3020) to coordinate a speaker for your gathering or event. Keep Washington, DC invested. Write or call your Congress people to thank them for their past and […]
From conflict to collaboration. Our forests are treasured for the wide range of benefits they provide. In the past, competing visions on how best to manage our forests produced conflict and stalemate, and slowed important forest restoration work on the ground. The Deschutes Collaborative Forest Project (DCFP) is breaking through historic gridlock to forge new […]
Our forests are our wealth. They are the source of endless scenic beauty, wildlife habitat, recreation areas, and forest products, and they provide us with clean drinking water, jobs, and a high quality of life. Our forests define Central Oregon. Our forests are in trouble. After a century of widespread logging, grazing, and fire exclusion, […]
