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Sep 14, 20211 min read

Reflecting on wildfire recovery: Read the latest news about Oregon’s wildfire cleanup effort

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Sep 9, 20213 min read

Reflecting on a year of wildfire cleanup and recovery

Tony and Judy Baalmann went to the same hill in Talent, Oregon every week. Sitting and sipping coffee above a field of twisted metal, they

Sep 2, 20212 min read

Restoring fish habitat in the Rogue Valley with repurposed trees

In this video, ODFW biologists Ryan Battleson and Eric Himmelreich explain how they plan to use hazard tree logs for native fish habitat res

Aug 31, 20211 min read

Oregon announces September 15 enrollment deadline for 2020 wildfire cleanup

As cleanup nears completion statewide, the Debris Management Task Force has designated Sept. 15, 2021 as the final deadline for opting in to

Aug 19, 20212 min read

Wildlife Stewardship: Protecting raptors through collaborative efforts

The Holiday Farm fire of September 2020 devastated the McKenzie River Valley. The fast-moving fire burned more than 173,000 forested acres.

Aug 17, 20212 min read

Helping Oregon small businesses recover during cleanup process

Oregon’s workforce, including many underserved and disadvantaged Oregon businesses, are part of the communities devastated by the 2020 wildf

Aug 16, 20211 min read

Honoring memories: Read the latest news about Oregon’s wildfire cleanup effort

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Aug 9, 20213 min read

New updates to the Step 2 Cleanup Progress page

Data tells the story of wildfire debris cleanup and recovery and the work underway to support Oregon wildfire survivors as they plan for the

Jul 30, 20211 min read

Climate conditions suspend operations in 242 Fire area

Due to increased dryness and heat, as of July 29, the Klamath ranger district is moving to an IFPL 4 and the DMTF has suspended operations.

Jul 28, 20212 min read

Conservative approach to hazard tree operations includes reassessing hundreds of trees

The September 2020 wildfires, which burned more than one million acres across Oregon, left tens of thousands of dead and dying trees along o

Jul 15, 20211 min read

Wildfires in Southern Oregon have temporary impact on Thielsen hazard tree operations

As Oregon battles wildfires throughout the state, our crews are taking fire safety precautions as we complete work in response to the 2020 W

Jul 13, 20211 min read

Keeping fire safety front and center

As Oregon pushes forward through another fire season that includes more travelers on the roads, summer heat and the end of debris removal op

Jun 30, 20212 min read

Hazard tree work along state highways suspended for holiday weekend

In an effort to reduce impacts on the traveling public over the holiday weekend, state-managed crews working on hazard tree removal along st

Jun 21, 20211 min read

Meet Joan Williamson and read the latest news about Oregon’s wildfire cleanup effort

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Jun 17, 20211 min read

Task Force partners with Jackson County organization to provide wood to low-income residents

The Almeda Fire devastated Southern Oregon, destroying thousands of homes and hundreds of businesses in Jackson County and burning thousands

Jun 7, 20215 min read

Independent arborist reviews state hazard tree removal program

In response to calls for an investigation and as part of the unprecedented effort to remove fire-damaged trees after more than a million...

Jun 3, 20211 min read

Walk through the Hazard Tree Evaluation Process with our Certified Arborists and Foresters

The 2020 September wildfires are one of Oregon’s most devastating disasters in history.

Jun 1, 20213 min read

Task Force collaborations helping reopen parks for summer activities

While many parks and scenic areas remain closed due to ongoing safety concerns, the Debris Management Task Force (Task Force) is working wit

May 27, 20213 min read

Plan ahead for travel Memorial Day weekend and through the summer

Expect more drivers and dry conditions, use alternate routes. As more people get vaccinated and pandemic restrictions ease, more travelers a

May 20, 20211 min read

Halfway Home: Read the latest news about Oregon’s wildfire cleanup effort

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