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MCDC Quilt Raffle!
This is an opportunity to show your support to a local organization that looks after the communities of the McKenzie Valley, which has been badly affected by the devastating wildfires last year. This beautiful piece was lovingly hand-sewn over hundreds of hours by three talented friends who have collaborated to create this unique quilt featuring…

Re-Marking of Hazard Trees Underway Soon
When hazard trees were originally marked – between January and April of this year – several hundred trees statewide showed signs that they had at least a slim chance of survival. Trees may have demonstrated a greenery crown scorch right at the minimum threshold or a bark char marginal enough to give it a possibility of…

Governor Proclaims Sept. 7 as a Day of Remembrance
Governor Kate Statement on One-Year Anniversary of Historic Labor Day Wildfires in Oregon Governor proclaims Sept. 7 as a day of remembrance; calls on Oregonians to honor with action (Salem, OR) — Governor Kate Brown proclaimed today to be a day of remembrance and issued the following statement on the one-year anniversary of the historic 2020 Labor…

OSU ‘After the Fire’ Webinar & Resources
Over 700 people attended the After the fire webinar hosted by Oregon State University, Forestry & Natural Resources Extension’s Fire Programon June 16, 2021. If you were not able to join us, please watch the recording on our YouTube below: This webinar focused on factors authorities are using to determine when it is safe to return, what to…

Hazard Tree Removal Update
The State’s Debris Management Task Force published an article earlier this month to share more information about how the hazard tree marking and removal process works. Distinct, separate duties between those marking the trees and those who remove them helps ensure accountability and quality. The arborist/forester assessment and evaluation process happen separately from the tree…

Wildfire Recovery Update – March 11, 2022
Source: DebrisCleanupNews.com Northern Operations Holiday Farm Fire area (Lane County, McKenzie River area, Highway 126): Ash and debris removal is complete while final close-out activities wrap up; hazard tree removal is 90% complete. Hazard tree work is nearly complete and wrapping up near the Vida area soon. Hazard tree removal work on county-maintained roads is…