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The resiliency of Oregon’s white oak
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The resiliency of Oregon’s white oak

  • By Emma Renly, for Columbia Gorge News

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.

Keeping up with Klickitat Oaks
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Keeping up with Klickitat Oaks

  • By Emma Renly For Columbia Gorge News
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KLICKITAT CO. — Perched above the Klickitat River, a 2,666-acre parcel known as Klickitat Oaks is now accessible to the public after being acquired by the nonprofit Columbia Land Trust. 

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Wings on the River: Acorn birds

  • By Martin Gibson Columbia Gorge News
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Oaks feed everyone, through wildfire and drought. Birds and moths depend on them like humans depend on groceries, housing, and social services.

Storm Clean-Up
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Storm Clean-Up

  • Photo by Kirby Neumann-Rea
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Hood River County Public Works crew cleans up the fallen oak on Mason Road in Pine Grove on June 27. Ty Erickson runs the front-loader, assist…

Southside trail party
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Southside trail party

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About 40 people gathered at Southside Indian Creek Trail off 12th street to celebrate Hood River Valley Parks and Recreation District’s new trail segment opening.