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Oregon-Washington, Medford DO
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Bureau of Land Management addresses dying Douglas fir across southwestern Oregon

Medford, Ore. — More Douglas fir have died in southern Oregon in the last four years than the last four decades, according to an article in the Journal of Forestry.

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO
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As winter weather approaches, gate on Bear Camp Road closed November 30

Medford OR – The Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Medford District is closing the gate on Bear Camp Road, located near Galice, OR, on Thursday, November 30.

Oregon-Washington, Burns DO
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Skull Creek and Horton Mill area roads temporarily closed for winter

Hines, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Spokane DO
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San Juan Islands Monument Advisory Committee to meet virtually Dec. 7

SPOKANE, Wash. – Bureau of Land Management officials are scheduled to hold a meeting of the San Juan Islands National Monument Advisory Committee via Zoom from 9:00 a.m.

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO
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Klamath Falls Field Office Announces Online-Only Sale of Christmas Tree Permits for 2023

LAKEVIEW, Ore. — ‘Tis the season! Looking for an outdoor experience to celebrate the holidays? How about cutting down your own Christmas tree?

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO
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BLM to close Chimney Rock Campground for renovations

Prineville, Ore. — The Prineville District BLM plans to begin site upgrades to the Chimney Rock Campground on the Lower Crooked River on November 27, 2023.

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO
It's time to kick off your "fun old fashion family Christmas by heading out into the country in the old front-wheel drive sleigh to embrace the frosty majesty of the winter landscape and select that most important of Christmas symbols" Clark Griswold

Christmas Tree Permits Available November 9th

Medford, Oregon – For many families, venturing out onto public lands to cut a Christmas tree is an annual holiday tradition!

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO
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BLM Lakeview Field Office Hires Three New Employees

LAKEVIEW, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management’s Lakeview District has hired three new employees, Mary Goodin, Erick Wahlman, and Steven Van-Si.

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO
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Upper Table Rock trailhead and trail re-open November 10

Medford, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management Butte Falls Field Office will re-open the Upper Table Rock trailhead and trail on November 10, 2023.

Oregon-Washington, Vale DO
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Vale District Bureau of Land Management implementing seasonal prescribed burns

VALE, Ore.

National Office, Oregon-Washington
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BLM waives day-use fees to celebrate Veterans Day

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is waiving recreation day-use fees for visitors on November 11, 2023, in celebration of Veterans Day.

Oregon-Washington
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Update: Bureau of Land Management Oregon/Washington goes batty

Your local Oregon bats won the annual Bureau of Land Management Bat Beauty Contest for the second year in a row!
Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO
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Christmas tree permits now available!

Roseburg, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Spokane DO
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BLM Seeks Nominations to the Eastern Washington Resource Advisory Council

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced that it is seeking public nominations for positions on the Eastern Washington Resource Advisory Council (RAC).

Oregon-Washington, Coos Bay DO, Lakeview DO, Medford DO, Northwest Oregon DO, Roseburg DO
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BLM seeks Western Oregon Resource Advisory Council members

NORTH BEND, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking citizens with an interest in public lands management to fill vacant positions on its Western Oregon Resource Advisory Co

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO
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BLM announces new Prineville District Manager, Field Managers

Prineville, Ore. – The Prineville District BLM is pleased to announce the selection of a new District Manager and two Field Managers.

Oregon-Washington, Burns DO, Lakeview DO, Vale DO
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BLM seeks nominations to Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council

BURNS, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management today announced that it is seeking public nominations for positions on the Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council (RAC).

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO, Vale DO
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BLM seeks nominations to John Day-Snake Resource Advisory Council

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced that it is seeking public nominations for positions on the John Day-Snake Resource Advisory Council This citizen-based committee assists in the d

Oregon-Washington, Burns DO, Lakeview DO, Northwest Oregon DO, Spokane DO, Vale DO
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BLM Seeks Nominations for Six Advisory Councils in Oregon, Washington

Portland, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management today announced that it is seeking public nominations for six advisory councils in Oregon and Washington.

Oregon-Washington, Burns DO
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Steens Mountain Advisory Council Accepting Applications for Membership

Hines, Ore. – Did you know the Bureau of Land Management has Resource Advisory Councils – made up of people just like you – that give citizen-based advice and recommendati

Oregon-Washington
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Bureau of Land Management Oregon/Washington goes batty

Fat Bear Week is over, but you can still support wild animals in need. It’s time for the annual Bureau of Land Management Bat Beauty Contest, and your local Oregon bats are here to defend their crown.
Oregon-Washington, Medford DO
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Town of Butte Falls and Bureau of Land Management host Public Meeting about Community Forest, Trails Projects

Butte Falls, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Northwest Oregon DO
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BLM seeks comment on future of Hult Reservoir and Dam in Oregon

SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management is

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO
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Public access to Teaters Road remains open

Prineville, Ore. — The BLM reminds the public that Teaters Road remains open.

Oregon-Washington, Vale DO
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DeForest named Bureau of Land Management Vale District Manager

VALE, Ore. — Shane DeForest, who has been Deputy District Deputy Manager for Vale Bureau of Land Management for the past 8 years, is taking the helm as District Manager.