Grants Pass, Ore., — Josephine County manages about 30 thousand acres of forest land. After a recent survey of growth, the county learned there’s more tree growth than it realized. That means when it comes time to harvest the timber, ...
Redding, Calif. – Following intense winter weather, U.S. Forest Service officials are asking the public to be “extremely cautious” while driving on forest roads and hiking on trails throughout northern California. According to the USFS, many roads and trail in ...
Medford, Ore. — If you have an opinion on the expansion of the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument, now’s your chance to voice your views. The Jackson County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing Thursday. The commissioners are looking to ...
Jackson County, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Forestry wants you to be aware of fire danger. If you’re heading into the woods to camp or hunt, ODF has provided an interactive warning map. The map shows you where fire ...
Update (09/01 3:30 p.m.) — According to ODF, the Gold Canyon Fire was caused by a discarded cigarette. ———————————————————- Selma, Ore. — The Oregon Department of Forestry is seeking help to identify the person or people who may be responsible ...
Salem, Ore. — Recent fire seasons have the Oregon Department of Forestry stretched thin. That’s according to a new audit by the Oregon Secretary of State’s office. The report says ODF has been forced to spend more time fighting fires ...
North Bend, Ore. — A local tribe is voicing their concerns against a proposed Bureau of Land Management forest management plan. The Coquille Tribe said the BLM’s plan doesn’t satisfy legal and procedural obligations – or the best interests of ...
Update (02/18, 4:35pm) – The Cottage Grove Police Department has reported that a deceased person they believe to be John Jarrell has been found in the foothills approximately 25 miles southeast of Cottage Grove. They say positive identification is still ...
Spokane, Wa.– (KHQ) A kindergarten class is growing dozens of small trees they’ll eventually send to Chelan, which was hit hard by wildfires this summer. The kindergartners at Hamblen Elementary are studying trees right now. “You have to make it ...