Oregon Forest Evictions for Wildfire Prevention | JQJO

Dozens of homeless individuals residing in Oregon's Deschutes National Forest were evicted Thursday to make way for a wildfire prevention project. The US Forest Service closed the area for tree removal, debris clearing, and controlled burns. While the project has been planned for years, its timing shortly after an executive order boosting timber production has raised concerns among homeless advocates. Despite a restraining order attempt, a judge denied the request, prioritizing the wildfire mitigation project. The closure, lasting at least a year, carries penalties for violators.