Oregon Living With Fire (OLWF) is guided by the three goals of the National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy.
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RESILIENT LANDSCAPES
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FIRE ADAPTED COMMUNITIES
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SAFE, EFFECTIVE, RISK-BASED WILDFIRE RESPONSE
OLWF facilitates and shares best practices that lead to advancements in community fire adaptation, resilient landscape creation and maintenance, and a more integrated wildland fire response in Central Oregon.
Oregon: Living with Fire facilitates and shares best practices that lead to advancements in fire adaptation, resilient landscape creation and maintenance, and a more integrated wildland fire response in Central Oregon.
The ultimate success of the National Cohesive Strategy and Oregon Living with Fire depends on how strategic direction and priorities can be translated into the on-the-ground, local actions of agencies, organizations, governments, and individuals with meaningful, cumulative efforts.
Ochoco National Forest Hosts Spooktacular Evening of Stories and Cocoa Prineville, Ore., October 3, 2024— The Ochoco National Forest invites families and community members to join us for a “Spooktacular” evening of spooky stories and hot cocoa around a crackling fire! The event will take place on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at the Ochoco Forest Camp Pavilion. This family-friendly event offers a chance to experience the eerie side of the forest as Forest Rangers share real-life tales of mystery and adventure drawn from the forest’s history. These stories will send shivers down your spine as you sip complimentary hot cocoa by the fire. Participants are encouraged to dress warmly, bring blankets or chairs, and prepare for a spooky, fun-filled night under the stars. All ages are welcome, and no registration is required. Event Details: What: Ochoco National Forest Spooktacular When: Thursday, October 17, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. Where: Ochoco Forest Camp Pavilion, 33700 NE Ochoco Ranger Station Loop, Prineville, OR 97754 Cost: Free For more information, please contact the Ochoco National Forest office at (541) 416-6500. Come for the stories, stay for the fun—and be ready for some surprises that might just make you believe in the spooky side of the forest! -USFS-
✅Check out our latest blog post about the power of fuels treatments ~ written by Dr. Jennifer Fenton.
Wildfire response won't be over for a while in Oregon. Smoke impacts could continue in Central Oregon as firefighters keep working on active wildfires.
