The Horizon
All the latest updates on our work defending rural lands, creating livable cities and towns and preserving wild lands and water throughout Central Oregon
Skyline Forest Community Updates
In August 2022, Skyline Forest was closed to all public access due to increased seasonal fire risk. The area remained closed as a part of the Tumalo Winter Range Closure that protects habitat for mule deer through March 31. As of now, Skyline Forest remains closed.
Forest Management Operations in Skyline Forest
Recently, we’ve heard concern from the community about active forest management operations that are removing trees from Skyline Forest
Community calls on elected leaders to help Save Skyline Forest
On a brisk and beautiful morning, we delivered the Save Skyline Forest Community Letter to our elected officials.
FAQ: Save Skyline Forest
We’ve compiled a list of frequently asked questions and answers about Skyline Forest and the community campaign to conserve it.
Bull Flat: The Gateway to Skyline Forest
The population on the Bull Flat wildlife area is important not only because it is rare but also because it has been extensively studied over several decades.
Take the community survey for Skyline Forest
So many folks have stepped up to help Save Skyline Forest! Here is what you can do right now to take this effort to the next level: Take the Skyline Forest Community Survey
Skyline Forest: The Burning Question
Skyline Forest and Bend share a border within the wildland-urban interface (WUI) that is essential for managing wildfire risk to our communities.
Winter road closures keep mule deer safe and healthy
Respecting seasonal road closures protects important habitat that helps Central Oregon’s mule deer population survive the winter.