U.S. Forest Service
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Funding cuts and firings strain Southern Oregon’s national forests
Staffing uncertainties and delayed reimbursements threaten to gut the U.S. Forest Service’s capacity to care for the 1.8 million-acre Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest.

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Environmentalists push for stronger old-growth protections in Northwest Forest Plan
Environmental activists held a rally outside the Forest Service office to push for stronger protections for old-growth ecosystems in the amendments.

Federal agencies plan wild horse emergency roundup after Eastern Oregon wildfire
The Rail Ridge Fire in Grant County destroyed much of the grass that wild horse herds need to survive through winter.

Forest agencies seek tribal inclusion in policymaking. Indigenous leaders are holding them accountable
Government officials are increasingly calling for tribal inclusion in policymaking, particularly in forestry. But how much they engage tribes varies, and some Indigenous leaders question whether these agencies truly respect tribal input — or if they're just paying lip service.
US Forest Service seeks budget boost ahead of fire season
As Biden mulls a $1.7B bump, Forest Service Chief Vicki Christiansen says last year’s fire season a call to action. U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley of Oregon agrees.

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Forest Service Says Disaster Funding Bill Will Help Fight Wildfires This Year
The U.S. Forest Service says it will have more money to fight wildfires and more tools to prevent them thanks to the new wildfire funding bill Congress recently approved.

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NW Fire Season Slow So Far, But That Could Change In August
The winter’s thicker snowpack and cooler temperatures this summer have helped keep large fires at bay.

Discovering Valhalla: Oregon's Hidden Gorge
Descending Into Uncharted Territory
The Canyon Crew, a group of outdoor professionals, braved the treacherous half-mile gorge to document its wonders.