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Archive Home > 2002 > October > 25 > Seeds of life dropped on fire-ravaged area The helicopter seeding project near Sisters aims to replenish forest

Seeds of life dropped on fire-ravaged area The helicopter seeding project near Sisters aims to replenish forest

By Rachel Odell / The Bulletin
October 25, 2002

First the large, plastic bucket hit the ground.

The powerful, Forest Service helicopter to which it was attached crept backward in the air. Restrained by a seat belt as he leaned out the right side of the helicopter, pilot Brad Larson scanned the landing area.

Careful not to tangle the cables....

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