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Deschutes County has hired Kevin Moriarty as its new County Forester and Corinne Heiner as its new Fire Adapted Communities Coordinator. Moriarty, who starts in his new role on Nov. 14, has served as a Natural Resources Manager for Bend Parks and Recreation District since 2021. He previously worked for the Bureau of Land Management and the Forest Service. Moriarty has a master's Degree in Forest Sciences from Colorado State University and bachelor's degrees in General Sciences, Biology and Environmental Studies from OSU-Cascades and the University of Oregon. As County Forester, Moriarty will lead the day-to-day operations of the County's Natural Resources program, which focuses on fire prevention, mitigation and preparedness. The program also provides education and support to landowners for noxious weed control. Heiner, who starts in her new role on Nov. 17, has wildland fire fighting and digital media experience. She worked for more than five seasons as a wildland fire

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