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OSU Extension: Tree health and fire preparedness
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OSU Extension: Tree health and fire preparedness

  • By Glenn Ahrens, OSU Extension Forester, Clackamas, Hood River, and Marion counties

Dying or declining trees stand out in contrast to the lush green of a new growing season in the forest. Bark beetles are the most common cause…

100-plus trees to be felled at Sorosis
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100-plus trees to be felled at Sorosis

  • By Neita Cecil, Columbia Gorge News
  • Updated

Work has begun on an aggressive new round of tree removal at Sorosis Park, focusing on 100-plus trees at the front of the park along Scenic Dr…

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100-plus trees to be felled at Sorosis

  • By Neita Cecil Columbia Gorge News

On Monday or Tuesday, work will begin on an aggressive new round of tree removal at Sorosis Park, focusing on 100-plus trees at the front of the park along Scenic Drive, a park official said.

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Repairs underway at Sorosis

  • By Neita Cecil The Dalles Chronicle
  • Updated

Work has begun on a project to repair part of the irrigation system on the eastern portion of Sorosis Park. The repairs cover the ground between the picnic shelter and Columbia Gorge Community College, as well as the rose garden.

Dying fir, pine trees dot horizon
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Dying fir, pine trees dot horizon

  • RaeLynn Ricarte
  • Updated

It is not unusual to see orange, rust and brown foliage dotting the landscape during the fall months, but when evergreens start changing colors, it’s indicative of a problem, Oregon Forestry Department officials say.

Sign-ups for aid to remove dead pine trees end Jan. 31
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Sign-ups for aid to remove dead pine trees end Jan. 31

  • Amber Marra

The Underwood Conservation District is continuing to offer the opportunity for landowners who remove pine trees killed by the California fivespined ips to be partially reimbursed through late February as long as they sign up by the end of January.

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Fight beetles, save trees

  • Updated

The five-spined Ips bark beetle continues to rampage through Columbia Gorge-area ponderosa pines, killing many in a distinctive pattern of reddened tree tops. What’s expected for our pine trees? And is there any help for area homeowners with dying pines?