John Allen
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Trail Lovers Unite

The Deschutes Trails Coalition is partnering up to foster a future of sustainable trails in C.O.
Chris Miller

It’s a group you may not have heard of, but if you love the trails in the Deschutes National Forest—and in Central Oregon—it’s a group to have on your radar. Formed about two and a half years ago, the Deschutes Trails Coalition is a partnership of environmental groups, the outdoor industry and trail stewardship organizations […]

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Forty Years of Service

Deschutes National Forest Supervisor John Allen is retiring. We sat down with him during his last week to talk fires, permits and more
Chris Miller

After 40 years of serving the public through the National Forest Service, John Allen, Deschutes National Forest supervisor since 2007, retired June 21. Allen said he started as a summer seasonal employee when he was in college at the University of California, Berkeley. After getting his degree in forest management, Allen said he worked for […]

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