Greenprint

The Greenprint for Deschutes County is a partnership led by the Deschutes Land Trust, the Trust for Public Land and Bend Metro Parks and Rec District to develop a community-based conservation vision with priorities and funding sources for land conservation in Deschutes County.

Greenprint Goal: develop a comprehensive, regional vision that focuses on the private lands most important to the community for conservation and recreation. This planning can help us maintain and improve the quality of life and economic vitality of our region.

Current Status of the Greenprint: Feedback about important lands for conservation and recreation has been collected. The map will be released soon!

How you can help: 

• Learn about the Land Trust projects on the Greenprint. Many of the Land Trust's current projects are listed as high priority lands for protection. Learn more about Skyline Forest and Whychus Canyon Preserve, take a tour to see these and other lands in person, then become a Land Trust member to ensure these lands are protected.  

Learn more:

• Why is the Greenprint important? Why now? Read Greenprint FAQs.
• Read the results from an initial public opinion survey that shows that Deschutes County residents enjoy a high quality of life which they primarily attribute to the natural environment. The survey also indicated that residents were highly interested in safeguarding their quality of life by conserving natural areas and protecting water quality and wildlife habitat.
• Read news articles on the Greenprint: August 2009 Bend Bulletin Editorial, August 2009 Source Weekly article, or the August 2008 Bend Bulletin article.