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Archive Home > 2008 > December > 25 > When a home is built in the forest

When a home is built in the forest

Fire risk, wildlife concerns are weighed in debate over ‘template dwellings’

By Hillary Borrud / The Bulletin
December 25, 2008

Forests in Deschutes County are one of the area’s major attractions for tourists and residents, and many people want to build homes in the forest.

Some of the new homes have raised concerns for the local land use advocacy group Central Oregon LandWatch, particularly about wildfires and....

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