Interagency Clearinghouse of Ecological Information

2002 – Restoring Ecosystems

Restoring Ecosystems - Fire Ecology, Planning and Application in Western Oregon. May 14, 2002

In May 2002, the Central Cascades AMA, Little River AMA, and Northwest Oregon Ecology Group jointly sponsored a workshop titled: Restoring Ecosystems - Fire Ecology, Planning, and Application in Western, Oregon.

The purpose of the workshop was to highlight information about the role and application of fire in western Oregon ecosystems. The conference featured speakers on a wide range of topics including national fire management policy, regional fire ecology, meadow restoration, landscape and project level planning, implementation issues and solutions. Information presented was be geared towards natural resource managers and regulators, landowners, and interested public.