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2026 Press Releases

Firewood Cutting to Open on Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests May 1

Release Date: April 28, 2026
Central Oregon, April 28, 2026 —Beginning Friday, May 1, personal and commercial use firewood collection season will resume on the Deschutes and…

Jackpot burning continues on Crooked River National Grassland

Release Date: March 16, 2026
(Prineville, OR., Mar. 16, 2026) — Fire managers on the Ochoco National Forest plan to conduct prescribed burning on the Crooked River National…

Jackpot burning planned Crooked River National Grassland

Release Date: February 27, 2026
PRINEVILLE, OR., Feb. 27, 2026 — Fire managers on the Ochoco National Forest plan to conduct prescribed burning on the Crooked River National…

Ochoco National Forest announces seasonal hiring for upcoming recreation season

Release Date: February 12, 2026
Prineville, Ore., February 12, 2026 — The Ochoco National Forest & Crooked River National Grassland is hiring seasonal employees for the upcoming…
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