Reforestation Assistance for Landowners Replanting After the Wildfire
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Reforestation Assistance for Landowners Replanting After the Wildfire

Source: OSWA.org Emergency Forest Restoration Program application deadline extended to January 30, 2021.  Do you need financial assistance to pay for re-planting burned areas?  Under the USDA Emergency Forest Restoration Program you may qualify for funding to cover up to 75% of the cost of re-planting some of the areas that burned. The deadline for…

#McKenzieStrong – Janice & Art – Iron Forest
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#McKenzieStrong – Janice & Art – Iron Forest

People often talk about how they pour their heart and soul into a business, but speaking to Janice Myers leaves you in no doubt that this has been true for Iron Forest. As we talk, her husband Art takes a chainsaw to some of the burnt trees in their beloved property. Those trees, Janice explained,…

Forest Landowners Have Until Dec. 31 to Apply for Wildfire Aid
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Forest Landowners Have Until Dec. 31 to Apply for Wildfire Aid

Forest landowners in 13 Oregon counties can now apply for aid to address wildfire damages The following news release of interest to non-industrial forest landowners was sent earlier today from the USDA. TUALATIN, Ore. — Nonindustrial private forest landowners in 13 Oregon counties hit hard by wildfires have until the end of the year to…

McKenzie District Forest Ranger – Safety Message for Returning Property Owners
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McKenzie District Forest Ranger – Safety Message for Returning Property Owners

Darren Cross our District Ranger for the McKenzie River Ranger District Willamette National Forest has a safety message for all returning property owners What to be aware of when you return to your property after the fire Use caution and exercise good judgment when re-entering a burned area. Hazards will likely be present. Avoid damaged…