Free story: I check Watch Duty and Inciweb.wildfire.gov before heading out. The apps monitor recent lightning sparked wildfires along the 200-mile stretch of road I take, twice a month, to get to my log cabin in the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness.
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Free news, online only: Commissioner of Public Lands Dave Upthegrove is seeking volunteers to participate in the Department of Natural Resources’ Forest Health Advisory Committee (FHAC).
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HOOD RIVER CO. — During public comment at the board of commissioners’ July 20 meeting, resident Duane Schneeberg expressed concerns about the …
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MILL A — Mill A School, a K-8 located in unincorporated Skamania County, just northwest of Underwood, is completely surrounded by woods. But there’s one patch of trees that’s particularly meaningful: the Little Interpretive Forest (LIF), which serves as an on-campus outdoor classroom and natural space for students.
As I write this, the Grasshopper Fire is burning intensely through the place I call home. It has burned several hundred acres of my family’s l…
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There is something wonderfully refreshing about spending time with Erin Black. Ask her about her career, and she'll tell you about the scienti…
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The Oregon white oak is an unusual species — with deep cavities, long winding trunks, and a life span of hundreds of years, it has carved out a unique spot in the Columbia River Gorge’s ecosystem.
HOOD RIVER — Curious how to promote the health of your trees and prolong their life span? Come learn from OSU Extension Forester Glenn Ahrens at the Central Gorge Master Gardener’s Community Class, “Managing to Keep Trees Healthy.”
