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{{Short description|National Forest in Oregon}} |
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| name = Ochoco National Forest |
| name = Ochoco National Forest |
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| iucn_category = VI |
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| photo_caption = Steins Pillar (Known as the “Big One” around the area) |
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| location = [[Oregon]], [[United States|USA]] |
| location = [[Crook County, Oregon|Crook]] / [[Harney County, Oregon|Harney]] / [[Wheeler County, Oregon|Wheeler]] / [[Grant County, Oregon|Grant]] counties, [[Oregon]], [[United States|USA]] |
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| nearest_city = [[Mitchell, Oregon]] |
| nearest_city = [[Mitchell, Oregon]] |
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| coordinates = {{coord|44|22|35|N|120|07|00|W|format=dms|display=inline,title}} |
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| lat_d = 44 | lat_m = 22 | lat_s = 35 | lat_NS = N |
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| area_acre = 851,033 |
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| long_d = 120 | long_m = 07 | long_s = 00 | long_EW = W |
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| area_ref = <ref>{{cite web |title=Land Areas of the National Forest System |publisher=U.S. Forest Service |date=January 2012 |url=http://www.fs.fed.us/land/staff/lar/LAR2011/LAR2011_Book_A5.pdf |format=PDF |access-date=June 30, 2012}}</ref> |
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| established =July 1, 1911<ref>{{cite web |title=The National Forests of the United States |publisher=ForestHistory.org |url=http://www.foresthistory.org/ASPNET/Places/National%20Forests%20of%20the%20U.S.pdf | |
| established = July 1, 1911<ref>{{cite web |title=The National Forests of the United States |publisher=ForestHistory.org |url=http://www.foresthistory.org/ASPNET/Places/National%20Forests%20of%20the%20U.S.pdf |format=PDF |access-date=July 30, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121028014355/http://www.foresthistory.org/ASPNET/Places/National%20Forests%20of%20the%20U.S.pdf |archive-date=October 28, 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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| visitation_num = 575,000<ref name="visitation">[http://www.fs.fed.us/recreation/programs/nvum/revised_vis_est.pdf Revised Visitation Estimates] - |
| visitation_num = 575,000<ref name="visitation">[http://www.fs.fed.us/recreation/programs/nvum/revised_vis_est.pdf Revised Visitation Estimates] (PDF) - U.S. Forest Service</ref> |
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| visitation_year = 2006 |
| visitation_year = 2006 |
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| governing_body = [[United States Forest Service|U.S. Forest Service]] |
| governing_body = [[United States Forest Service|U.S. Forest Service]] |
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| website = [http://www.fs.usda.gov/ochoco Ochoco National Forest] |
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The '''Ochoco National Forest''' is located in [[Central Oregon]] in the [[United States]], north and east of the |
The '''Ochoco National Forest''' is located in the [[Ochoco Mountains]] in [[Central Oregon]] in the [[United States]], north and east of the city of [[Prineville, Oregon|Prineville]], location of the national forest headquarters. It encompasses {{Convert|850000|acre|km2|0}} of rimrock, canyons, geologic oddities, dense pine forests, and high desert terrain, as well as the headwaters of the [[North Fork Crooked River]]. A 1993 Forest Service study estimated that the extent of [[old growth]] in the forest was {{convert|95000|acre|ha}}.<ref name = "1993OldGrowthEstimates">{{Citation |
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| last1 = Bolsinger | first1 = Charles L. |
| last1 = Bolsinger | first1 = Charles L. |
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| last2 = Waddell | first2 = Karen L. |
| last2 = Waddell | first2 = Karen L. |
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| title = Area of old-growth forests in California, Oregon, and Washington |
| title = Area of old-growth forests in California, Oregon, and Washington |
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| url = http://www.fs.fed.us/pnw/pubs/pnw_rb197.pdf |
| url = http://www.fs.fed.us/pnw/pubs/pnw_rb197.pdf |
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| format = PDF |
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| publisher = [[United States Forest Service]], Pacific Northwest Research Station |
| publisher = [[United States Forest Service]], Pacific Northwest Research Station |
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| id = Resource Bulletin PNW-RB-197 |
| id = Resource Bulletin PNW-RB-197 |
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In descending order of forestland area, it occupies lands within [[Crook County, Oregon|Crook]], [[Harney County, Oregon|Harney]], [[Wheeler County, Oregon|Wheeler]], and [[Grant County, Oregon|Grant]] counties. The national forest also administers the [[Crooked River National Grassland]], which is in [[Jefferson County, Oregon|Jefferson County]]. |
In descending order of forestland area, it occupies lands within [[Crook County, Oregon|Crook]], [[Harney County, Oregon|Harney]], [[Wheeler County, Oregon|Wheeler]], and [[Grant County, Oregon|Grant]] counties. The national forest also administers the [[Crooked River National Grassland]], which is in [[Jefferson County, Oregon|Jefferson County]]. |
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The Ochoco National Forest is composed of three ranger districts: |
The Ochoco National Forest is composed of three ranger districts: |
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*Crooked River National Grassland, managed from the Paulina district office with a visitor center in [[Madras, Oregon|Madras]]. |
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⚫ | *Paulina and Lookout Mountain Ranger Districts, based in [[Prineville, Oregon|Prineville]]. The former Rager Ranger Station in [[Paulina, Oregon|Paulina]] has been closed. The former Snow Mountain Ranger District is now administered by the [[Malheur National Forest]], as part of the Emigrant Creek Ranger District. |
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*Paulina Ranger District, based outside of [[Paulina, Oregon|Paulina]] |
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*Lookout Mountain Ranger District, based in [[Prineville, Oregon|Prineville]]. This district is composed of the former Prineville and Big Summit Ranger Districts. |
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⚫ | The former Snow Mountain Ranger District is now administered by the [[Malheur National Forest]], as part of the Emigrant Creek Ranger District. |
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==Wilderness== |
==Wilderness== |
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==Recreation== |
==Recreation== |
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Popular recreational activities in the Ochoco National Forest include [[hiking]], [[fishing]], [[camping]], [[hunting]], [[horseback riding]], [[stargazing]], [[birding]] and [[rock |
Popular recreational activities in the Ochoco National Forest include [[hiking]], [[fishing]], [[camping]], [[hunting]], [[horseback riding]], [[stargazing]], [[birding]], [[rock hounding]], [[kayaking]], and [[rock climbing]]. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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{{Portal|Environment}} |
{{Portal|Environment}} |
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*[http://www.fs. |
*[http://www.fs.usda.gov/ochoco Ochoco National Forest, Crooked River National Grassland] |
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{{Protected Areas of Oregon}} |
{{Protected Areas of Oregon}} |
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{{Authority control}} |
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[[Category:Ochoco National Forest| ]] |
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[[Category:Protected areas of Crook County, Oregon]] |
[[Category:Protected areas of Crook County, Oregon]] |
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[[Category:Protected areas of Grant County, Oregon]] |
[[Category:Protected areas of Grant County, Oregon]] |
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[[Category:National Forests of Oregon]] |
[[Category:National Forests of Oregon]] |
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[[Category:Protected areas of Wheeler County, Oregon]] |
[[Category:Protected areas of Wheeler County, Oregon]] |
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[[Category:1911 establishments in Oregon]] |
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[[fr:Forêt nationale d'Ochoco]] |
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Steins Pillar (Known as the “Big One” around the area)
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Location | Crook / Harney / Wheeler / Grant counties, Oregon, USA |
Nearest city | Mitchell, Oregon |
Coordinates | 44°22′35″N 120°07′00″W / 44.37639°N 120.11667°W / 44.37639; -120.11667 |
Area | 851,033 acres (3,444.01 km2)[1] |
Established | July 1, 1911[2] |
Visitors | 575,000[3] (in 2006) |
Governing body | U.S. Forest Service |
Website | Ochoco National Forest |
The Ochoco National Forest is located in the Ochoco MountainsinCentral Oregon in the United States, north and east of the city of Prineville, location of the national forest headquarters. It encompasses 850,000 acres (3,440 km2) of rimrock, canyons, geologic oddities, dense pine forests, and high desert terrain, as well as the headwaters of the North Fork Crooked River. A 1993 Forest Service study estimated that the extent of old growth in the forest was 95,000 acres (38,000 ha).[4]
In descending order of forestland area, it occupies lands within Crook, Harney, Wheeler, and Grant counties. The national forest also administers the Crooked River National Grassland, which is in Jefferson County.
The Ochoco National Forest is composed of three ranger districts:
The forest contains three wilderness areas comprising 36,200 acres (146 km2):
Popular recreational activities in the Ochoco National Forest include hiking, fishing, camping, hunting, horseback riding, stargazing, birding, rock hounding, kayaking, and rock climbing.
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