Skyline Forest Closure
Aug 05, 2022
The owners of Skyline Forest recently announced they are closing Skyline Forest to public access due to fire danger.
Take the Skyline Forest Community Survey
Jun 01, 2022
The Land Trust is leading a new effort to develop a community vision for Skyline Forest. Take our Skyline Forest Community Survey and share your thoughts on the future of the forest.
Saving Skyline Forest Recap
May 06, 2022
Executive director Rika Ayotte gave a virtual presentation on the Land Trust's efforts to save Skyline Forest. Watch a recording of the event and find out more details about what the Land Trust is working on right now.
Saving Skyline Forest
Apr 11, 2022
For nearly 20 years that has been the rallying cry at the Land Trust in our long effort to permanently conserve the 33,000 acres of forest land that runs along the base of the Cascades from Bend to Sisters. So why haven’t we saved it yet?
Building a Community Vision for Skyline Forest
Mar 31, 2022
The Land Trust has worked for nearly 20 years to permanently protect Skyline Forest—the 33,000 acre forest between Bend and Sisters. Those efforts produced many conservation options and have helped move the project forward to where it is today. Learn more...
Skyline Forest + Other Winter Range Closures
Dec 07, 2021
Skyline Forest and other Central Oregon areas are closed to vehicle access December 1st through March 31st as part of a deer and elk winter range closure.
Skyline Forest Update
May 07, 2021
Founding director Brad Chalfant provides an update on Skyline Forest.
The Story of Skyline Forest
Jul 08, 2020
This year the Land Trust celebrates 25 years of amazing land conservation. To help celebrate, we offer a look back on one project we've been chasing for nearly 20 years: Skyline Forest.
Legislative Roundup
Dec 09, 2019
Executive Director Brad Chalfant provides an update on legislation that affects the Deschutes Land Trust.
Skyline Forest for sale
Nov 06, 2019
Land Trust continues to work with owners to conserve this 33,000 acre forest.