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Posted Thursday, March 26, 2020 Due to the seriousness of COVID-19’s impact locally and in our region, the Deschutes National Forest has suspended all prescribed burning until further notice. This decision to temporarily postpone ignitions will prevent any effects from smoke that might further worsen conditions for those who are at risk in our community […]

A public service announcement from our friends at Project Wildfire How Can You Increase Your Chances of Your Home Surviving a Wildfire? With the hot summer days and predicted thunderstorms, the potential for a wildfire in central Oregon is much higher in the coming days and weeks. It is never too late to create defensible space around […]

In response to the controversial thinning in the Euro 5 Unit along the Pinedrops trail in the West Bend project area, the DCFP has reaffirmed their commitment to the collaborative process, remained dedicated to caring for the health and resiliency of the Deschutes National Forest, and will strive to reduce the chance of controversy in […]

Beginning Wednesday, April 15, 2020, the Deschutes National Forest will temporarily close the gate on Forest Road 4604 near the Phil’s Trailhead in Bend, Oregon to accomplish restoration work in two decommissioned gravel pits near the road. Since 2014, the 5-acre Skyliner 1 pit directly south of the trailhead and next to Marvin Garden’s Trail, […]

We know we are not alone in our sorrow and shock over the staggering loss of lives and property due to wildfire in California. These fires serve as a sobering reminder that we also live, work and play in a dry environment, where wildfire is a very real possibility. This is why we at the DCFP […]

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In response to the controversial thinning in the Euro 5 Unit along the Pinedrops trail in the West Bend project area, the DCFP has reaffirmed their commitment to the collaborative process, remained dedicated to caring for the health and resiliency… More Prescribed Burning locations across Central Oregon With the arrival of favorable weather conditions, fire […]

Once the initial forest restoration steps have been completed, and the forest is ready for prescribed fire, now it’s time to organize the many fire professionals and equipment needed to safely conduct a prescribed burn. The Burn Boss oversees all aspects of the prescribed fire, from writing the prescribed burn plan that describes every detail […]

You may have noticed some activity in the forests west of Bend. Restoration work (thinning, mowing, and prescribed burning) near the Phil’s Trail area aims to put the forest on a trajectory to grow healthier trees, improve wildlife habitat, and reduce the risk of high-severity wildfire. In order to keep bikers, hikers, dogs, kids, and […]

Much preliminary restoration work must happen before we can safely let fire play its natural role in our forest— more thinning, mowing, controlled burning. All these activities, including smoky air caused by controlled burning, can be disruptive, but please remember these benefits. One of the best ways you can help us move forward on our […]

In response to the controversial thinning in the Euro 5 Unit along the Pinedrops trail in the West Bend project area, the DCFP has reaffirmed their commitment to the collaborative process, remained dedicated to caring for the health and resiliency… More Prescribed Burning locations across Central Oregon With the arrival of favorable weather conditions, fire […]

Natural, low-intensity fires burning every 10 to 25 years kept our mid and lower elevation forests healthy for millennia. In fact, this kind of fire is essential for certain plants and wildlife, for cycling nutrients and for sustaining a healthy forest ecosystem. After nearly a century of aggressively fighting to keep fire out, our forests […]

Here’s what some of our Deschutes Collaborative Forest Project Steering Committee members have to say about why they invest so much time in this project: One of the greatest dividends of this willingness to collaborate is the development of understanding and respectful relationships between people that were previously at tensioned odds. And it is the […]