Dozens of homeless individuals in central Oregon were evicted by the US Forest Service from the Deschutes national forest as part of a wildfire prevention initiative. This long-planned project involves tree removal, debris clearing, and controlled burns across vast areas. The evictions have raised concerns among homeless advocates, especially given their timing with a recent directive from the Trump administration aimed at enhancing timber production. The closure restricts all public access for safety reasons as forestry operations commence, prompting fear and urgency among displaced campers.
The enforcement of the eviction coincides with a broader push from the Trump administration to focus on increasing timber production and forest management to prevent wildfires.
Advocates for the homeless expressed concern, stating the evictions seemed strategically timed to align with new policies that prioritize logging and forest management.
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