Homeless Individuals Living in National Forest in Oregon Forcibly Removed by US Forest Service | Over a Dozen Affected

Homeless individuals who have been residing in a national forest in central Oregon for several years are being evicted by the US Forest Service as part of a wildfire prevention project. The project, which involves removing smaller trees, clearing debris, and conducting controlled burns over thousands of acres, has been planned for years. The decision to close the area comes after a Trump administration executive order directed federal agencies to increase timber production and forest management projects to reduce wildfire risk. The evictions have raised concerns among homeless advocates, who believe they may be connected to the recent executive order. The Deschutes national forest spokesperson stated that the closure aims to ensure public safety while the project is conducted.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/may/01/homeless-evicted-forest-service-oregon-deschutes