KTVZ

Deschutes National Forest cancels prescribed burns south of Sisters, SE of Bend, cites ‘unfavorable conditions’

Due to what it calls "unfavorable conditions, the Deschutes National Forest canceled Thursday's planned prescribed burning ...
The Source Weekly

Deschutes National Forest Plans Spring Prescribed Burning

Deschutes National Forest firefighters plan to start spring understory prescribed burning season as early as next week if ...
KTVZ

Deschutes National Forest plans up to 15,000 acres of pile burning this fall and winter; here’s where

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The Deschutes National Forest announced Tuesday that firefighters plan to start pile burning season as early as this Wednesday, if conditions are favorable. Here are the details ...
The Bulletin

Forest Service launches winter closures in Deschutes National Forest to protect declining deer herds

Winter wildlife closures across the Deschutes National Forest begin Monday, limiting motorized access in four areas to protect vulnerable deer and elk herds through the winter. The closures will ...
The Source Weekly

Prescribed Burning Planned 15 Miles Southeast of Bend near Camp II OHV Staging Area

If conditions are favorable on Wednesday, the Deschutes National Forest plans to conduct prescribed burning operations on the ...

Fire season may already be underway as March wildfire sparks evacuations in Central Oregon

A wildfire in Central Oregon in the middle of March forced evacuations this week, prompting fire officials to warn that this ...
CounterPunch

Did Prescribed Burning Really Save Sisters, Oregon From a Wildfire?

I frequently read anecdotes and even research suggesting that “active forest management” can successfully slow or stop wildfires. In my experience, many of these claims ignore the role of changing ...