Mt. Hood National Forest
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The Mt. Hood National Forest encompasses 1.1 million acres, about one-third of it designated wilderness. The Forest offers year-round recreation opportunities and its watersheds provide drinking water to 1 million people in the greater Portland area.
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Wildfire Crisis Strategy on Mt. Hood
In early 2023, the Mt. Hood National Forest was selected to receive additional funding as part of the Wildfire Crisis Strategy. This landscape comprises Federal, State, Tribal, and private lands on and around the Mt. Hood National Forest and the project area includes three firesheds, several wilderness areas, and the Bull Run watershed.
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Recent News
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Easterly flow of winds expected to increase fire danger across Pacific Northwest
Release Date: Sep 5, 2024
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Northwest Forest Plan Federal Advisory Committee to Meet September 25-27 in Stevenson, Washington
Release Date: Aug 30, 2024
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Hold the line! The Forest Service is Hiring Wildland Firefighters in Oregon & Washington
Release Date: Aug 29, 2024
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Camp Creek Fire... one year later
Release Date: Aug 27, 2024