I am also new to the forum. I am relatively “nearby” in Siletz, Oregon (near Newport). Glad to have a fellow Oregonian joining in the health/herbalist journey!
sending a wave from Salem ! i think we live in the land of plenty when it comes to wild crafting !! God bless and good luck on this crazy journey !! Stay in touch , we can share info on hounding grounds for herbs ! I found a great spot for mullen up off the molla river last 2 years ! probibly from those fires. also a little chickory and dandylion’s of decent size ! gotta go back and get some of those roots soon .