Interested in plants and animals found in the forest? Looking for historical photos? Are you planning a field trip or looking for information on how to tread lightly while camping?
Whether you are an experienced recreationist, a conservationist, scientist or student of any age you will find helpful information here.
Since their creation as parts of the Cascade Forest Reserve (1893) and Blue Mountains Forest Reserve (1906), the Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests have played an important role in central Oregon's economic and social history. The forests were major suppliers of timber during the decades when mills formed the core of central Oregon's economy and today are a destination for the millions of recreationists who visit central Oregon each year.
