Trails, area west of Bend to close weekdays for timber harvesting, forest projects
(Update: adding video, comments from recreator, Deschutes National Forest representative)
Goal is a forest more resilient to wildfire, insects and disease
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Beginning Thursday, more than 1,000 acres encompassing several trails on the Deschutes National Forest west of Bend will be closed on weekdays for the safety of forest users and timber operators doing timber harvesting and forest restoration work.
The trails within the Euro Stewardship contract area will be closed to all visitors, including all trail users, Forest Service officials said Wednesday.
The 1,034-acre Euro Stewardship contract area is located just west of Bend and is part of the West Bend Project, also located within the Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration boundary.