The Deschutes SWCD is still accepting applications for funding assistance to manage excessive juniper on private lands within Deschutes County.

See Details Below.

DSWCD will reimburse the landowner for treatment at the following rates/acre. 

Funding was provided through a state legislative grant supporting large-scale juniper reduction projects across Central and Eastern Oregon.

Projects will be ranked based on hydrologic and ecological benefit. DSWCD staff will conduct a field visit to evaluate each proposed project area before selection.

Eligibility will be based on:

• Property located within Deschutes County
• Projects must total at least 100 acres, either:
  • One individual property of 100 acres or more, or
  • A group of neighboring landowners whose combined juniper treatment area totals 100+ acres and forms a contiguous treatment area
• Potential for ecological benefits (e.g., improved water infiltration, habitat restoration)
• Retention of old-growth juniper in treatment areas
• Shovel-ready projects capable of completion within the grant timeline
• Willingness to collaborate on post-treatment monitoring and maintenance

Project Process:

1. Submit an application
2. DSWCD staff will contact applicants to schedule a site visit.
3. Approved project agreements will include a management plan outlining treatment methods, timelines, and reporting requirements.
4. Payment will be made upon satisfactory project completion and approval by DSWCD staff.