The Sisters Ranger District conducted a successful, well controlled, prescribed broadcast burn on October 15, 2018, that included two Heritage Forest Demonstration Plots. Plot 1A, Larch Restoration, southwest side of the 4-Corners: Western larch were planted several years ago after larch failed to naturally reseed following a prescribed burn in 2003. Branches, needles, and duff […]
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Friends are pleased to introduce board member Gavin Ferguson, the author of this article about the state of fisheries in the river. Gavin is an avid fisherman and is passionate about protecting the Metolius and native fish. Look for Gavin on the river any day of the year. Fish spawning numbers were good this year. […]
This year significant progress was made controlling five noxious weeds in the Metolius Basin. Friends thanks the Summer Home owners along the river and all the private land owners that have supported and cooperated in this effort. 1. Knapweeds – The Camp Sherman Weed Warriors report that populations of both spotted and diffuse knapweed are […]