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Forest fires can be a threat to homes and property, but they also play an important role in restoring and maintaining a healthy forest. Here are ten things every Oregonian should know about forest fires in our area.
July 12, 2024
The Wolf Formerly Known as OR-7 In the fall of 2011, a radio-collared Oregon wolf with the designation OR-7 from the Imnaha Pack in northeast Oregon made history. After an epic journey across the state, the two-year old male became the first confirmed wolf west of the Cascades since the last wolf bounty had been […]
May 22, 2024
Advocate for Wildlife Conservation Policies Oregon Wild is committed to fighting threats to a safe and liveable future. We work to combat the extinction crisis and defend, fund, and strengthen critical wildlife policies, like the Endangered Species Act (ESA), for the sake of all species. In Oregon alone, 294 species are at an elevated risk […]
Oregon Wild is working to restore beaver populations in Oregon and shape policies and public sentiment to value and protect them as key allies in creating a safer and healthier future. The beaver, ecosystem engineer extraordinaire, has been shaping landscapes in Oregon for millions of years, restoring rivers and wetlands, increasing biodiversity, and providing solutions […]
Oregon Wild is working to ensure California condors can thrive in Oregon in a hopeful era of the species returning to more of their historic range. We are working to educate the public, amplify the work of tribal partners, and remove risk factors in the environment for condors and other birds of prey. North America’s […]
Oregon Wild is working to return sea otters to the Oregon coast to restore healthy nearshore kelp forests for a multitude of species. Along the way, we are supporting tribal leaders in the effort to return this missing link to the marine ecosystem. We envision a future where the return of sea otters brings cultural, […]
The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) manages about 821,000 acres of forest land in the state, on six large State Forests and some other scattered lands. Money generated from logging on these lands goes to county governments and schools in the state, based on the specific type of state land. State forest lands are managed […]
There are many types of old-growth forests in Oregon, but generally speaking, old growth means a forest that has not undergone any major unnatural changes (such as logging) for more than 100 to 150 years, contains a diversity of tree species and structures, and provides a home for a diversity of wildlife species. Natural disturbances like fire […]
For as long as there have been trees in Oregon, fire has been a part of our forests. Humans tend to see forest fires as a destructive force, but fire is a key process that represents a way that nature renews itself and shapes our living landscapes. Fire Ecology 101 For as long as there have […]
On February 3rd, 2021, Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley introduced the Oregon River Democracy Act of 2021 to better protect clean drinking water sources, recreational opportunities, and wildlife habitat. This historic bill proposes expanding Oregon’s network of Wild & Scenic Rivers by over 4,700 miles and would protect segments of numerous key rivers across the state, from […]
Imagine the most rugged, remote, and unspoiled landscape in Oregon. These kinds of wild, roadless lands are becoming harder and harder to find.
The National Wild & Scenic River Act Created by Congress in 1968, the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System was enacted “to preserve certain rivers with outstanding natural, cultural, and recreational values in a free-flowing condition for the enjoyment of present and future generations.” The goal is to protect and preserve the unique character and […]
Staying informed is the first step to becoming a public lands and native wildlife advocate.
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