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An independent arborist has reviewed Oregon’s hazard tree removal program and found a sound operation underway, plus provided helpful context for future work Press release issued by the Oregon Debris Management Task Force on June 7, 2021 (Link) In response to calls for an investigation and as part of the unprecedented effort to remove fire-damaged…

UPDATE – Right of Entry for Cleanup
Lane County has updated their advice and information regarding ROE access for county crews to access your property to assess and remove hazardous materials and/or fire debris. You can see this updated info here. Please note, the county has added a legal disclaimer to this information and advises it is only for ‘General Guidance to…

Bureau of Land Management Shares Smoke Reminder
As the weather becomes warmer and drier, please be on the lookout for smoke on your public lands! Earlier this week, firefighters responded to a report of a smoke within the Holiday Farm Fire burn perimeter. They discovered a smoking snag north of Highway 126 near milepost 46. The snag is surrounded by burned ground…

Forest Glen park Now Open
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New Small Business Emergency Grant Fund
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