Category Archives: DCFP News

Trail Closure Updates for Phils Trail area

Trail Closure Updates for Phils Trail area
Restoration Work near Phil's Trail area Popular mountain biking trails will be temporarily closed. [hr] You may have noticed some activity in the forests west of Bend. Restoration work (thinning, mowing, and prescribed burning) near the Phil's Trail area aims to put the forest on a trajectory to grow healthier trees, improve wildlife habitat, and…
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BendFilm Festival screening of Rebuilding Paradise

BendFilm Festival screening of Rebuilding Paradise
We've partnered with BendFilm Festival for a unique (social-distance-friendly) viewing opportunity of Ron Howard's latest documentary, Rebuilding Paradise. The film follows residents of Paradise, CA, as they recover from 2018's devastating Camp Fire. Wildfire was here before us, and for Central Oregonians, an out-of-control wildfire threatens the values we care about and the forest itself.…
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Spring 2020 prescribed fire ignitions postponed

Spring 2020 prescribed fire ignitions postponed
Central Oregon Forests to postpone all prescribed fire ignitions Posted Thursday, March 26, 2020 Due to the seriousness of COVID-19’s impact locally and in our region, the Deschutes National Forest has suspended all prescribed burning until further notice. This decision to temporarily postpone ignitions will prevent any effects from smoke that might further worsen conditions…
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Prescribed Fire Text Alerts now available

Prescribed Fire Text Alerts now available
Need Up to Date Prescribed Fire Information? Land managers and public health officials have come together to develop two new tools that will provide Central Oregonians with a one-stop shop fire information resource. Central Oregon Fire (www.centraloregonfire.org) offers up to date information on prescribed fire and wildfire locations, smoke impacts, and health resources. Also, you…
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