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How could ODF's investment in landscape resiliency projects affect Grant County?

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Grant County receives $3.46 million for forest resiliency projects The Oregon Department of Forestry is allocating $3.46 million to Grant County for the John Day Landscape Resiliency Project. This funding will support forest thinning and the removal of junipers across 3,400 acres. The goal of the project is to reduce long-term wildfire risk by improving forest health and addressing competition for water among trees.

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  • ODF announced an investment of $10 million for landscape resiliency projects across Douglas, Grant, Jackson and Josephine counties.ktvz.com
  • The state investment will target more than 6,400 acres to reduce hazardous fuels and restore fire-adapted ecosystems.ktvz.com
  • ODF is allocating $3.46 million to the John Day Landscape Resiliency Project in Grant County.ktvz.com
  • The Grant County project will support forest thinning and the removal of junipers across 3,400 acres.ktvz.com

Why it matters

The investment is critical because wildfires have burned more than 2 million acres across Oregon so far in 2026. The state's landscape resiliency approach is designed to serve as a primary investment hub to reduce wildfire risk across public, private, and Tribal lands before fires begin.

This funding allows Grant County to participate in a coordinated effort that aligns priorities among ODF, the USDA Forest Stewardship Program, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, guiding future resource management decisions.

What we don't know yet

  • How quickly will the John Day Landscape Resiliency Project be implemented across the 3,400 acres?
  • Will the project's success be measured by specific metrics related to wildfire intensity or tree survival?

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Additional state or federal funding is secured for the John Day projectThe scope of the project could expand beyond the current 3,400 acres, allowing for more comprehensive risk reduction.
Local landowners or Tribes choose not to participate in the coordinated effortsThe overall effectiveness of the landscape resiliency approach may be limited, reducing the impact on regional wildfire risk.

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