Oregon WildBlog

Fire is elemental, fire is powerful, fire can and does destroy homes. But does fire destroy our forests? What happens when forests are allowed to regrow naturally?

Late last month we alerted you to post-fire logging projects moving forward across western Oregon, and in particular Bureau of Land Management forests in the McKenzie and North Umpqua River watersheds. As the new year advances, so too will these and other logging proposals in sensitive burned landscapes.

Tips and suggestions regarding everything from safety to gear to picking the most scenic trails.

The carbon emissions from fire are less worrisome than you might think.

‘Tis the season for taking the Trump administration to court.

Tips and suggestions on snowshoeing, everything from safety to gear to picking the most scenic trails.

Oregon's glaciers are retreating. What does this mean, and what can we do about it?

Written by Meg Sczyrba

It’s undeniable: Oregon has a pervasive poaching problem. In this month’s newsletter you’ll learn about the particularly grueling month the state has had in the number of poaching cases, and what you can do to help. 

Learn more about this incredible species and how you can advocate for its recovery.