Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “fire”
Earlier this month, the state of Oregon officially entered the 2023 wildfire season. The start of wildfire season can bring uncertainty and anxiety for the rest of the summer. Living in the Portland metro area, a dense, urban setting surrounded by natural areas, has the inherent risk of wildfire and …
Here at FPC, we have been hard at work on the Forest Park Wildfire Risk Reduction Project, conducting community outreach and fire risk mitigation work with our partners, Portland Fire & Rescue (PF&R) and Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R). Wildfire is a real risk in our region as dry summers …
In recent years, drought conditions and wildfires, such as the 2020 Labor Day fires have brought the potential dangers of a devastating wildfire to the forefront of peoples’ minds. This is especially true for those who live adjacent to natural areas like Forest Park that are full of organic material …
Today, July 11th, 2022 marks the official start of “fire season” for our region by the Northwest Oregon Forest Protective Association. Many people feel that 2022 is a better year since we have been receiving a regular amount of rainfall. However, the experts say that it would take significantly more …
Forest Park is the largest forested city park in the United States. Our collective forest within a city is an oasis for recreation and physical and mental health benefits. Due to changing climate conditions, the presences of flammable, non-native fuels, and the risk of human-caused fires from its proximity to …
As the weather becomes warmer, and forested vegetation, or fuels, begin to dry out, it is time to plan for wildfires. We all play a valuable role in preventing wildfires. Nearly nine out of ten wildfires nationwide are human-caused and can be prevented. Everyone can do their part to help …
Featured Image: Jade Ujcic-Ashcroft, a Bureau of Environmental Services wildlife biologist, conducting a bird survey. Photo credit to Greg Gilson. The Forest Park Wildfire Risk Mitigation Project is a joint effort between Portland Parks and Recreation (PP&R), Portland Fire & Rescue, and Forest Park Conservancy, made possible by funding from …
While the trilliums still haven’t bloomed in Forest Park, summer is on the horizon, and many of us are beginning to think about fire season. There is no better time than now to get to work to prepare and do everything we can to mitigate risk. Forest Park Conservancy (FPC), …
Forest Park is the largest forested city park in the United States and is an incredible asset to the community. The 5,200 forested habitat improves our region’s air and water quality, sequesters carbon, provides critical habitat for native flora and fauna, and improves the health and wellbeing of people living …
