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Oregon Forests Need Fire

Provided by: The Nature Conservancy |Published on: May 26, 2023
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  • This article describes the need for more low-severity fire events in the Oregon dry forests, after many years of wildfire prevention with limited burning.
  • While large, severe wildfires can threaten communities and forest health, smaller fires are necessary for Oregon's dry forests to remove brush and overgrowth.
  • Management techniques such as prescribed burning, tree removal, and severe wildfire mitigation can help restore the ecological balance of the forest.
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Subjects: Biology, Earth and Space Sciences, English Language Arts
Authors: The Nature Conservancy
Region: North America, USA - West, United States, Oregon, Eastern Oregon, Central Oregon / Columbia Gorge, Southern Oregon, Willamette Valley / Portland Metro - Oregon
Languages: English

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The Nature Conservancy is a global environmental nonprofit working to create a world where people and nature can thrive. The Nature Conservancy has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world.

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