Bootleg Fire Recovery in Oregon
The Klamath Basin encompasses 12,000 square miles of southern Oregon and northern California – home to wildlife refuges, preserves, National Forest lands, private lands, and a network of lakes and rivers, including the Klamath River. This watershed area hosts an array of terrestrial and aquatic biodiversity, supports a population of more than 100,000 residents, and holds historical and cultural significance for Indigenous communities.
The Need for Trees
In 2021, the Bootleg Fire devastated 413,765 acres of forest in southern Oregon, including the Klamath Basin. Given the importance of the forest in this area, it is in great need of restoration.
With your generous support, evergreen trees can be planted to help rebuild the tree canopy lost in the fire. Replanting efforts here will provide a home for bald eagles, big game, and small mammals while also playing a critical role in restoring water quality in the Klamath River.