Harney Soil & Water Conservation District

This Project Supports Wildfire Recovery and Landscape Restoration Through the Repair of Burned Grazing Allotment Fences and the Survey and Treatment of Invasive Plants. Planned Activities Include Approximately 1220 Acres of Invasive Plant Survey and Treatment and Repair of Approximately 65 Miles of Allotment and Pasture Boundary Fences. Under This Agreement the Partner Will Provide Contract Management and Oversight on Several Contracts to Complete the Invasive Species and Fencing Work. All Work Will Occur on the Malheur National Forest in Oregon and Will Be Completed by March 31, 2031. All Work Is Necessary for Recovery From the Falls Fire and the Telephone Fire, Which Occurred in the Summer of 2024. the Project Is of Intense Interest to Local Residents, Elected Officials, and Policy Makers, as It Is Critical to Restoring the Post-fire Landscape. the Project Aligns With the Usda Grazing Action Plan, Which Encourages Using Grazing as a Means for Reducing Wildfire Risk and Supports the the Agency Priorities of Active Management and Disaster Recovery.