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Riparian Zones of Agreement

Zones of Agreement for the restoration and management of riparian areas on the Ochoco National Forest. Introduction Riparian areas are the interface between land and water and can be defined as zones where there is direct interaction between aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems (Gregory et al. 1991). In dry climates, such […]

Mill Creek Field Trip

October 17, 2023 Attendees:  Tom & Gayle Casselman, Ken & Shirley Jaynes, Cameron Scott, Kirk Flannigan, Kevin Keown, Slater Turner, Jennifer (Jen) Abernathy, Frank Porfily, Irene Jerome, Mark Maboll, Vickie Dunaway, Kit Dickey, Jonathan Kochersberger, Scott McFarland, Sarah Kaschmitter, Jona Ensley, Ella Rowan, and Janet Hutchison. Ochoco National Forest Parking […]
Walton Lake in Crook County, Oregon

Walton Lake Photo Competition

Walton Lake in the Ochoco National Forest holds fond memories for many Crook County residents. We invite you to join us for a photo competition and to share your favorite snapshot of Walton Lake!
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Biomass Summit, Panel 1: Success Stories and Lessons Learned

Although many people have heard the phrase “biomass” at some point in the last decade or two, few are knowledgeable about the wide range of utilization strategies available today. What does success look like in this current landscape, and what can we learn from the lessons successful project developers have learned along the way?
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Biomass Summit, Panel 2: Supply and Environmental Benefits and Risks

By Janel Ruehl, Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council Panel Summary What’s the right size biomass utilization project for your community? How do you assess the supply available in your region, and the viability of a variety of potential sources? In panel two of the OFRC Biomass Summit, our panelists focused on […]
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Biomass Summit, Panel 3: Emerging Technologies and Enabling Conditions

By Vernita Ediger, Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council and the Central Oregon Forest Stewardship Foundation Panel Summary A wide range of technologies and approaches exist for creating value from small-diameter woody material. Each of these has pros and cons that make them more or less viable in certain locations and contexts. […]

Biomass Summit, Panel 4: Policy and Financial Incentives

By Nicole Strong, Oregon State University Extension Panel Summary Steve Forrester from the City of Prineville started us off with an overview of Prineville’s growth and energy needs. Prineville is situated in a place and time that offers an opportunity to make biomass utilization a feasible enterprise. In light of […]

Aspen Restoration in Central Oregon

We're working with Oregon State University scientists to monitor aspen stands on the Ochoco National Forest. This work has highlighted threats to aspen stand health and opportunities for OFRC to support the Forest Service to protect this very special habitat.

Fuels Reduction Slows Milli Fire near Sisters

Exciting news from fellow forest managers in the Deschutes National Forest; Thinning, Mowing and Prescribed Fire completed earlier in the year outside of Sisters, Oregon helped firefighters battle the Milli Fire during the summer of 2017.
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