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A lawsuit challenging the fees users must pay on recreation.gov to reserve campsites, climb mountains, and paddle rivers has been withdrawn without explanation by the plaintffs.

Addressing the management of forest ecosystems will require extensive research and monitoring, the development of markets for products that encourage and reward effective stewardship and the implementation of effective policies. Protecting forests and their carbon stocks from severe wildfires can help the U.S. meet its climate goals, build community resilience and support rural economies.

A drowning, an injured paraglider, two skiers stranded overnight and a serious head injury kept Summit County Rescue Group busy over the past week. Spokesperson Anna DeBattiste said the rescue team has responded to 15...

Beginning May 1, personal and commercial use firewood collection season will resume on the Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests and Crooked River National Grassland. All areas will remain open through November 30, 2021. While many of the permit requirements were waived in 2020, the public will again be required to purchase firewood permits and tag their loaded firewood in 2021. While U.S. Forest Service offices remain closed to the public, individual permits can be purchased for $10 per cord (w...

Firewood cutting season resumes May 1; permits available Native plants, mushroom permits also available  PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Beginning May 1, personal and commercial use firewood collection season will resume on the Deschutes and Ochoco national forests and Crooked River National Grassland. All areas will remain open through Nov. 30. While many of the permit requirements were waived in 2020, the public will again be required to purchase firewood permits and tag their loaded firewood i...