Oregon’s Historical Wildfires Highlight Need for Change

Oregon faced a troubling milestone this summer. This serves as a clear warning: the current approach is failing and demands a fresh perspective.

More than 2.5 million acres burned this year, marking the most extensive fire in recorded history for the state. A staggering 92% of these fires occurred on public lands. Over the past ten years, nearly every catastrophic wildfire has started on these publicly managed territories.

These statistics highlight the need for urgent action and innovative solutions to address wildfires. Without change, the problem will persist, posing risks to lives, property, and the environment.