Oregon State University 3D scanning project aims to preserve Silver Falls

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Amid an increasing threat of wildfires, researchers at Oregon State University are using 3D scans to create a digital map of historical structures at Silver Falls State Park in an effort to preserve its legacy, the university announced Thursday.

OSU said the research is especially timely as Oregon and the western United States face an increasing frequency of wildfires, including fires in 2020 and 2023, the latter of which scorched the edge of the park.