Anyone who spends time hiking, biking, horseback riding, or exploring the forests around Sisters has likely noticed brightly colored paint marks on trees or ribbons tied to branches. Readers often ask: What do these markings mean? The answer is more structured than many people realize. Within the U.S. National Forest System, paint used for timber-related activities follows a nationally recognized...
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