Brush mowing underway

The Sisters Ranger District (SRD) plans to conduct approximately 439 acres of brush mowing operations in areas adjacent to Forest Service Road 2058 (Pine Street), Sisters Tie Trail, and Forest Service Road 1102 (Indian Ford Road).

Work got underway earlier this month, and will continue for the next few months. According to the Forest Service, operations are strategically located within the Highway 20 Project Area, which is critical to reducing the risk of catastrophic wildfire to the Sisters community.

Brush mowing will generally occur on the west side of Forest Service Road 2058 (Pine Street) adjacent to the forest boundary from Sisters north to Forest Service Road 1102 (Indian Ford Road). Work will also occur along the Forest boundary south of Forest Service Road 1102.

No trail or road closures are anticipated; however, mowing operations will occur near the Sisters Tie Trail. The Forest Service asks the public to be aware of this work and avoid areas when mowing is occurring.

Mowing is scheduled during fall and winter months to take advantage of cooler weather and increased moisture, and minimize impacts to ground-nesting birds and other wildlife.

The Forest Service states that mowing reduces the height and density of brush, which if left untreated, can pose a serious risk for wildfires that burn with higher intensity.