cultural burns

Old growth forests with just modest exposure to fire are now most at risk for severe wildfires across the region. That’s according to a new analysis from scientists with Oregon State University and the USDA Forest Service Research & Development.

A Native American photojournalist is promoting a “Land Back” movement across the U.S. for territory ceded or taken during colonization.

A new pilot program in Oregon will provide state liability coverage for prescribed fires.

Government officials are increasingly calling for tribal inclusion in policymaking, particularly in forestry. But how much they engage tribes varies, and some Indigenous leaders question whether these agencies truly respect tribal input — or if they're just paying lip service.

More than $9 million has been approved for a project incorporating Native American management practices for oak habitat restoration in Oregon.