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“There is overwhelming evidence that reducing tree density and returning low severity fire to dry mixed conifer forests reduces the severity of subsequent wildfires”- Kimberley Davis, Research Ecologist at the […] Read more This Article contains information from DCFP experts and Deschutes Land Trust write up By Amanda Egertson and Jana Hemphill Here in Central Oregon, we often hear about pile burning in […] Read more Story by: Steve [email protected] Source: James [email protected] Forest thinning is improving the robustness of older trees and enhancing native biodiversity on federal lands in eastern Oregon, evidence that collaborative efforts […] Read more The 21-inch rule will likely become the law of the land again in National Forests east of the Cascades in Oregon.  Photo submitted by Pam Hardy Contributed by: Pam Hardy, […] Read more Controlled burning is key to lowering fire severity during wildfire season While the Sycan Marsh Preserve is in a different national forest, the lessons learned from the Bootleg Fire can […] Read more What is with all the paint on trees? You have probably noticed something new in the forests west of Bend on your dog walks and bike rides this year; a […] Read more