What is the value of wilderness and how do we manage and protect these special places? \; This presentation will take us through a brief history of the Wilderness Act and the evolution o f wilderness areas in Central Oregon. \; How have uses and expectation s changed\, and what does this mean for the preservation of wilderness cha racter? \; Finally\, we'll talk about the development and implementati on of a limited entry permit system for the Mt Jefferson\, Three Sisters a nd Mt Washington wilderness areas\, and how you can get a permit for the c oming season. \; \;
\nThe Deschutes National Forest encompas ses nearly 1.6 million acres in central Oregon\, offering year-round recre ation opportunities. \; Plan your visit at https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/deschutes.The Mount J efferson\, Mount Washington and Three Sisters Wilderness areas are home to iconic mountain peaks\, high alpine meadows and lakes\, and old growth fo rests. In an effort to preserve the natural beauty and wilderness experien ce for you and future visitors and to better manage recreation-related imp acts\, these areas are managed with use limits\, or quotas\, to ensure the protection of these landscapes now and into the future. \; Get more i nformation about permits at https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06 /willamette/permits/central-cascades-wilderness-permits. \;
\n< p>About the Presenter:\nLisa Machnik is the Recrea tion\, Heritage and Lands Staff Officer for the Deschutes National Forest. \; A central Oregon resident since 2016\, Lisa appreciate'sall that o ur incredible public lands have to offer. She loves to backpack\, bike\, s ki\,(and pretty much everything else one can do outside)\, and when she's indoors\, she's a bookworm. \; Lisa's education and professional backg round is in outdoor recreation and nature-based tourism. She has have had the privilege of working on ecotourism development projects in a variety o f incredible locations. \; \;
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\n\nQuestions? Contact lizg@deschuteslibrary.org \;
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