BLM Asking For Information About Damaged Central Oregon Fence

BLM is asking for the public's help regarding a fence that was vandalized on public lands in Central Oregon west of Redmond.  The fence served to mark the boundary between public and private land along Kingwood Avenue.

BLM said in September, vandals cut all four strands of the fence for almost a mile.  The fence not only helped define the edge of the Buckhorn Off Highway Vehicle Trail System and a grazing allotment, but also helped limit access to public lands for illegal dumping.  Although the fence was in an area with mule deer, the fence was built to wildlife standards. Its top and bottom strands used smooth wire, and it was built at a height that deer could go over or under the fence.

“It’s incredibly frustrating,” said Field Manager, Lisa Clark, “this fence was installed through a grant funded by State ATV dollars, and the benefit was not only to the trail system but also to the neighbors.”

Anyone having information about the vandalism is asked to call the Prineville BLM District Office at (541) 416-6700. 

The office will restring the wire when time and funds allow and with the support of local OHV groups.

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