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Forest Service Displaces Homeless Amid Wildfire Management Efforts

5/2/2025

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On May 1, the U.S. Forest Service plans to displace 60-80 homeless campers from Oregon's Deschutes National Forest to make way for the Cabin Butte Vegetation Management Project, intended to reduce wildfire risks. Advocates are raising concerns over inadequate relocation support, emphasizing the deepening housing crisis fueled by soaring costs and dwindling resources.

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Story summary

On May 1, the U.S. Forest Service plans to displace 60-80 homeless campers from Oregon's Deschutes National Forest to make way for the Cabin Butte Vegetation Management Project, intended to reduce wildfire risks. Advocates are raising concerns over inadequate relocation support, emphasizing the deepening housing crisis fueled by soaring costs and dwindling resources.