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Articles from the April 10, 2020 edition


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  • Do not cut standing trees

    Apr 10, 2020

    McKenzie District protecting standing trees Personal use firewood cutting does not apply to standing or dead trees on the McKenzie River Ranger District, despite a press release from the Willamette National Forest that applied to other areas. The McKenzie District's restriction is designed to protect both wildlife habitat and the safety of individual firewood cutters. Firewood cutting information and guidelines are available at https://go.usa.gov/xvrDp. Handouts will also be made available to pick up from the front doors of the respective...

  • Outdoor burning ban now voluntary

    Apr 10, 2020

    State guidelines in effect A ban on outdoor burning put in place April 5 to protect air quality during the coronavirus outbreak was modified by the Lane Regional Air Protection Agency to match state regulations. "Instead, county residents are encouraged to voluntarily stop outdoor burning activities as communities respond to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic," LRAPA said in a statement Thursday evening. In response to the "Stay Home, Save Lives" Executive Order to reduce the effects of the COVID-19 virus, a coalition of Oregon state agencies...

  • Doodles

    Apr 10, 2020