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Wilderness Permits: A (tentatively) good compromise?

The new permit system goes into effect in May. Now we know what it really looks like.

For the past several years, officials from the Deschutes and Willamette National Forests have been engaged in a process aimed at managing overuse in the Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Washington, and Three Sisters wilderness areas. We’ve known since last year that a day-use permit system, with a cap in the number of users per day, was […]

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A New Report Highlights a Vision For Wildfire Planning

1000 Friends of Oregon releases a report on land use and wildfires

California just witnessed the worst fire in the stateโ€™s recorded history: 86 confirmed deaths and nearly 14,000 homes destroyed in the Camp Fire in November. Last year in Oregon, the Columbia River Gorge burned as the result of a careless firework. Now, 1000 Friends of Oregon is trying to do something about catastrophic wildfires. Gov. […]

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Umpqua Hot Springs Becomes Day-Use Site

Time Needed for Area around the Popular Hot Springs Site to Recover from Excessive Use

TOKETEE, OR โ€“ The Umpqua Hot Springs, 70 miles east of Roseburg on the Umpqua National Forest, has been designated as a day-use only site with parking restricted to the trailhead parking area. The hot springs will remain open for use between sunrise and sundown. This change in use will be effective beginning April 19 […]

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