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- Proposed preserve would protect Whychus canyon - Aug 10, 2010 - The Nugget News
- The Nugget News covers the Land Trust's work to create the Whychus Canyon Preserve.
- Yelling Fire in a Crowded Forest: Rooster Rock spares Skyline but highlights the danger of homes in the forest - Aug 10, 2010 - The Source Weekly
- The Source Weekly covers the Rooster Rock fire and its impacts on Skyline Forest.
- Rooster Rock Fire at 6,000 acres - Aug 06, 2010 - Bend Bulletin
- The Bend Bulletin covers the Rooster Rock fire which is burning Skyline Forest.
- Studying ecological restoration - Jun 21, 2010 - Bend Bulletin
- The Bend Bulletin reports on students and their ecological field studies at Land Trust Preserves.
- Time will heal new forest - Jun 09, 2010 - Bend Bulletin
- Bend Bulletin editorial on the new Gilchrist State Forest and its connection to Skyline Forest.
- New trail completed from Camp Sherman to Suttle Lake - Jun 08, 2010 - The Nugget News
- The Sisters Nugget covers the new trail that links Camp Sherman and Suttle Lake via the Land Trust's Metolius Preserve.
- Oregon to dedicate the Gilchrist State Forest on June 11 - Jun 01, 2010 - Oregon Department of Forestry
- New state forest was purchased from Fidelity Timber--owners of the 33,000 acre Skyline Forest that the Land Trust is working to conserve.
- Woodpeckers love to hammer away in central Oregon's Metolius Basin - May 23, 2010 - The Oregonian
- The Oregonian features woodpecker watching in the Metolius basin--including the Land Trust's Metolius Preserve.
- Mill Creek Parcel to be Protected - Jan 20, 2010 - The Bulletin
- The Bulletin covers the protection of Coffer Ranch by the Deschutes Land Trust.
- Conservation groups hope to buy forestlands to manage - Dec 28, 2009 - The Oregonian
- The Oregonian covers the Deschutes Land Trust's quest to conserve Skyline Forest.
- When the land's worth more than the trees - Dec 26, 2009 - The Oregonian
- The Oregonian covers the conversion of private timberlands in the northwest. This two-part series features the Deschutes Land Trust's Skyline Forest project.
- Land Trust might buy Whychus Creek ranch - Dec 16, 2009 - Bend Bulletin
- The Bend Bulletin covers the Land Trust's recent option to purchase Whispering Star Ranch on Whychus Creek near Sisters.
- Deal appears close for new state forest near Gilchrist - Dec 10, 2009 - The Bend Bulletin
- A Bend Bulletin article on the acquistion of forest land by the State.
- Choosing Sisters' Christmas Tree - Nov 29, 2009 - The Nugget News
- The Nugget News reports on the cutting of the Sisters Christmas Tree from Skyline Forest.
- Streamside planting restores creekside - Nov 17, 2009 - The Nugget News
- The Nugget News reports on recent plantings at Camp Polk Meadow Preserve.
- Skyline Forest open for 'test drive' - Oct 27, 2009 - Nugget News
- The Nugget News covers a recent Skyline Forest tour.
- Funai receives governor's volunteer award - Oct 08, 2009 - The Nugget News
- The Nugget News of Sisters details Land Trust volunteer Norma Funai's recent volunteer award.
- Sisters wildlife volunteer receives governor’s award - Sep 30, 2009 - Bend Bulletin
- A Bend Bulletin article about Land Trust volunteer Norma Funai's recent Lifetime Achievement Award.
- Native Seed - Sep 23, 2009 - Bend Bulletin
- A Bend Bulletin article about Clearwater Native Plant Nursery. Clearwater is the nursery growing all the plants for the Camp Polk Meadow restoration.
- ‘Greenprint’ survey aims to identify which areas to conserve - Sep 18, 2009 - Bend Bulletin
- The Bend Bulletin covers the Deschutes County Greenprint and the current survey which is open for feedback.
- Fish reintroduction: The work, the money and the risks behind dozens of projects - Sep 13, 2009 - Bend Bulletin
- The Bend Bulletin chronicles the collaborative work to reintroduce native fish runs.
- Skyline Forest offers unique opportunity - Aug 26, 2009 - Bend Bulletin
- A Bend Bulletin editorial on Skyline Forest.
- Study: Skyline Forest at risk - Aug 25, 2009 - The Bend Bulletin
- The Bend Bulletin reports on a recent Forest Service study about habitat loss if Skyline Forest was developed.
- Rolling Out the Greenprint - Aug 20, 2009 - The Source Weekly
- Inside Deschutes County's largest conservation planning effort to date.
- How you can help create the Skyline Community Forest - Aug 15, 2009 - The Bulletin
- Learn how you can be a part of Oregon's first community forest.
- Help shape our area's 'greenprint' - Aug 01, 2009 - Bend Bulletin
- A Bend Bulletin editorial on the Greenprint for Deschutes County.
- Banner year for Skyline Forest - Jul 27, 2009 - The Bulletin
- The Bulletin editorial on Skyline Forest.
- U.S. Senate bill would give a boost to Skyline preservation - Jul 24, 2009 - The Bulletin
- The Bulletin details proposed bill that would help with Skyline Forest acquisition.
- First phase of stream restoration nears completion - Jul 07, 2009 - The Nugget News
- The Nugget News reports on the stream restoration at the Land Trust's Camp Polk Meadow Preserve.
- House: Skyline bill, yes; Metolius bill, no - Jun 17, 2009 - Bend Bulletin
- The Bend Bulletin covers the passage of Skyline legislation out of the Oregon House.
- State Senate OKs Skyline Forest measure - Jun 13, 2009 - Bend Bulletin
- The Bend Bulletin details the passage of Skyline Forest legislation.
- Agreement paves way for protection of Skyline Forest - May 27, 2009 - Bend Bulletin
- A Bend Bulletin article on the legislation for Skyline Forest.
- Skyline Forest deal taking shape - May 26, 2009 - The Nugget News
- The Nugget News covers the Land Trust's Skyline Forest project.
- Land Trust formally launches Camp Polk project - May 26, 2009 - The Nugget News
- Nugget News article on the Land Trust's Camp Polk Meadow restoration project.
- Sisters-Area Restoration Hopes To Bring Back Steelhead - May 20, 2009 - OPB News
- OPB radio covers the restoration of Whychus Creek at the Land Trust's Camp Polk Meadow Preserve.
- $1.5M grant may be last piece of fund puzzle for Skyline Forest - May 19, 2009 - Bend Bulletin
- Bend Bulletin article on funding for the Land Trust's Skyline Forest project.
- Whychus Creek’s restoration - May 14, 2009 - Bend Bulletin
- Bend Bulletin article highlights the major restoration projects on Whychus Creek.
- House passes Skyline Forest bill - May 13, 2009 - Bend Bulletin
- Bend Bulletin article gives and update on the Skyline Forest legislation.
- Neither side thrilled as Skyline bill advances - Apr 29, 2009 - Bend Bulletin
- Bend Bulletin article reports on Skyline Forest legislation.
- Volunteers keep vigil over forests - Apr 28, 2009 - Bend Bulletin
- Bend Bulletin article describes volunteer efforts along Whychus Creek.
- With land deal in works, Skyline Forest in reach - Apr 24, 2009 - Bend Bulletin
- Bend Bulletin article provides an update on the Land Trust's Skyline Forest project.
- Deal still possible for Skyline Forest - Apr 07, 2009 - The Bulletin
- Bend Bulletin article comments on progress of the Land Trust's Skyline Forest project.
- Putting Whychus Creek back on course - Apr 01, 2009 - The Nugget News
- The Nuggest News of Sisters reports on the Deschutes Land Trust's restoration of Camp Polk Meadow Preserve.
- Rebuilding a waterway, for fish and for people - Jan 19, 2009 - Bend Bulletin
- Bend Bulletin article features the restoration of Whychus Creek including the Land Trust's Camp Polk Meadow Preserve.
- Land deal returns slice of Klamath tribal homeland - Dec 18, 2008 - The Oregonian
- The Oregonian covers a land deal between the Klamath tribes and Cascade Timberlands--owners of Skyline Forest.
- Trust working to preserve Alder Springs - Dec 16, 2008 - Nugget News
- Nugget News article about the Land Trust's efforts to conserve land near Alder Springs.
- 'Sense of urgency' on Skyline Forest - Dec 09, 2008 - Nugget News
- Nugget News article covers recent developments with the Land Trust's Skyline Forest project.
- Back to the Drawing Board: Homes for acres deal at Skyline hits the wall - Dec 03, 2008 - The Source Weekly
- The Source Weekly gives an update on the Land Trust's Skyline Forest project.
- Cutting-edge work shows how forests will react to change - Nov 30, 2008 - Bend Bulletin
- Bend Bulletin article highlights forestry research on lands including Skyline Forest.
- As other investments fade, forests remain attractive - Nov 30, 2008 - Bend Bulletin
- Bend Bulletin article about local forestlands including Skyline Forest.
- Deal to trade forestland for development rights falls through - Nov 26, 2008 - Bend Bulletin
- Bend Bulletin article: Land Trust pursues other Skyline Forest conservation options
- Forest plan needs friends - Nov 24, 2008 - Bend Bulletin
- Bend Bulletin editorial on Skyline Forest.
- Invest in the forest for Oregon’s future - Nov 23, 2008 - Bend Bulletin
- Bend Bulletin editorial comments on plans for local forests owned by Fidelity National Financial--owners of Skyline Forest.
- Making plans to coordinate a green future - Aug 26, 2008 - Bend Bulletin
- The Trust for Public Land partners with local groups, including the Deschutes Land Trust, to plan green spaces for the future.
- State should talk to forest neighbors - Jul 06, 2008 - Bend Bulletin
- A Bend Bulletin editorial about Skyline Forest.
- State looks to protect forestland in region - Jul 02, 2008 - Bend Bulletin
- Bull Springs Tree Farm is among 400 square miles here that could become safe from development.
- State negotiating to buy large parcels of Central Oregon forest - Jun 11, 2008 - Bend Bulletin
- The deal, which may include partners, would aim to stem land’s development
- The man behind the Dirty Half - Jun 03, 2008 - The Bulletin
- Dirty Half Trail Run benefits the Deschutes Land Trust.
- Land trust thins some trees to let others thrive: It’s about the big picture - Feb 28, 2008 - Bend Bulletin
- Land Trust's aspen restoration project takes off at Indian Ford Meadow Preserve.
- $4M grant to benefit fish projects - Jan 18, 2008 - Bend Bulletin
- 4 Central Oregon groups will split funds to boost salmon, steelhead
- Land north of Smith Rock to remain undeveloped - Dec 28, 2007 - Bend Bulletin
- Land protected near Smith Rock State Park by the Deschutes Land Trust.