Deschutes National Forest
1001 SW Emkay Drive
Bend, OR 97702
(541) 383-5300
Ochoco National Forest
3160 N.E. 3rd Street
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 416-6500
Crooked River National Grassland
813 S.W. Hwy. 97
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-9272
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Frequently Asked Questions
Forest Health
- How do insects and disease affect the health of the forest?
As the forest ages, it becomes more susceptible to
attack from insects and disease. Many diseases and insects are
always present in the forest but when condition are right, there
can be a wide spread out break and can kill thousands of trees.
These outbreaks mar the visual landscape, reduce wildlife habitat,
and result in lost revenue from forest products such as timber.
- How much risk is there that insects and disease will destroy
the forest? It is impossible to predict when or
to what degree a major outbreak of insects and disease will occur.
Many factors contribute to the level of risk. Climatic conditions,
elevation, forest age and tree size are all factors. Prolonged
drought can also weaken trees resistance to insect and disease
attacks. Because of these variables, outbreaks generally occur
in cycles. Because insects and diseases are an ever present and
key component of a properly functioning forest, the Forest Service
doesn't try to eliminate them. The Forest Service does use harvesting,
and fire regularly as preventative tools to maintain the forest
in a healthy and insect disease resistant condition.
- What is a Sensitive Species? A sensitive
species is a plant, bird, mammal, reptile/amphibian, fish or invertebrate
(beetle, snails etc.) designated by the Regional Forester whose
population viability is a concern on nation forests within that
region; whose current population and or habitats have been reduced/restricted;
those with populations and or habitats considered vulnerable to
certain management activities; or those requiring a special emphasis
to ensure that they do not move towards listing as threatened
or endangered.
- Where can I find information on the trees of the forest?
Your local library may have books on the native trees
in the area. You might look for a Western Forest and Deserts by
Audubon, Trees to Know in Oregon, Common Plants of the Pacific
Northwest. Just to name a few.
- I have a problem or question about a tree on my property.
Can someone help me? For help with a problem on
private lands you need to contact the following possibilities.
Silviculturalist with either Oregon State University, Corvallis
OR ,Oregon State University Central Extension Service, Redmond,
OR or Oregon State Department of Forestry in Prineville.
- How do I get rid of nuisance critters? To
get rid of pesky deer, squirrel, skunks, raccoons, and others
you need to contact the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife,
61374 Parrell Road, Bend, OR 97701, 541-388-6363 for information
on removal.
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