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Working to ensure an intact community forest
MERA Trails Unit industrial cut is pending! The Friends of Mt. Emily is a non-profit group seeking donations to ensure good stewardship of the Trails Unit in the Mt. Emily Recreation Area (MERA).
Mt. Emily, with its distinctive profile, is the icon of the Grande Ronde Valley. The 500 acre MERA Trails Unit is situated on Mt. Emily's lower slopes near La Grande, Oregon. The Trails Unit provides exceptional opportunities for walking, horseback riding, and biking. Located between Owlsley and Igo Lanes, the Trail Unit's varied terrain and old growth trees have earned it a special place in our hearts. Currently, most of the large trees in the Trails Unit are marked for cutting in June. We have the opportunity to ensure sustainable management with continued old growth characteristics. But we need your help today.
Only -95 days left to meet our fundraising goal!
$600,000 in tax deductible donations is needed by the end of May to bring the Trails Unit timber under Union County stewardship. This is a one time opportunity. Every generation leaves its mark on the landscape. Let's make our a showcase for sustainable forestry. Donate generously!
You can also help out by buying a raffle ticket to win a Trek 3900 Mountain Bike!
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Latest News
Online donations now accepted. The Blue Mountains Conservancy is now accepting donations for the Trails Unit online. Details here.
Blue Mountains Conservancy accepting smaller donations. Friends of Mt. Emily now have an agreement with Blue Mountains Conservancy to collect donations for the Trails Unit. Amounts of any size are allowed, and will be used for restoration of native vegetation in the event tree purchase is not successful, not refunded. Details here.
Commissioners roll out donation terms. As of April 25th, Trails Unit donations are now being accepted by Union County. Find donation details here and see the commissioners' resolution here.
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