OIOpublisher From Kate J. Skinner, ODF Tillamook District Forester Now that the smoke is clearing from Pike Road Fire, the Oregon Department of Forestry would like to thank the community for their…
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Oregon Delegation Announces Approval of Federal Disaster Declaration for Oregon Wildfires
Decision will enable federal aid to begin flowing, as unprecedented wildfires ravage state and force evacuation of thousands WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, along with U.S….
Reminder! September 16: Meeting on developing a Habitat Conservation Plan for western Oregon’s state forests
The Oregon Department of Forestry invites you to a virtual meeting open to the public on Wednesday, September 16 to learn more about a Habitat Conservation Plan for state forestlands west of the Cascades. Due to…
Update on Edge Cable Holdings Fiber-optic Cable Project in Tierra Del Mar
In August 2020, the Oregon Department of State Lands (DSL) notified Edge Cable Holdings LLC of actions needed to comply with the terms of their communications cable easement agreement. Abandonment of equipment…
TCCA Providing Free Boxed Meals for Displaced Tillamook County Residents; Visitor Centers Closed Sept. 9 & 10
With the fires spreading in Tillamook County and many of our neighbors forced to evacuate, Tillamook County Creamery Association is offering support by providing free boxed meals for displaced local residents who…
ALL NORTHWEST OREGON STATE-MANAGED FORESTS CLOSED TO PUBLIC USE
News Release from Oregon Dept. of Forestry Posted on FlashAlert: September 9th, 2020 1:58 PM SALEM, Ore. — The Tillamook, Clatsop and Santiam state forests are closed to all public entry and…
STATE FORESTS IN NW OREGON MOVING TO EXTREME FIRE DANGER; ADDITIONAL PUBLIC USE RESTRICTIONS IN PLACE
News Release from Oregon Dept. of Forestry Posted on FlashAlert: September 6th, 2020 11:15 AM SALEM, Ore. — With a Red Flag Warning in the forecast, state-managed forests in northwest Oregon will…
Upcoming pesticide spraying adjacent to Wheeler by Stimson Lumber Co. Sept. 8th
Jacob Hilger from Stimson Lumber sent the following urgent message regarding pesticide spraying of their clearcut land adjacent to Wheeler: “…..planning on starting the herbicide application on Blackbird on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. The…
County Offer on Pacific City’s Jensen Property Accepted
Tillamook County’s offer on what is known as the Jensen property has been accepted. The county will now conduct its due diligence on the property before closing in six months. The Jensen…
HIGH FIRE DANGER TO TRIGGER TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES IN TILLAMOOK STATE FOREST; Labor Day weekend is a risky time for human-caused fires
With high fire danger levels in the Tillamook State Forest, several forest roads off of Highway 26 and Highway 6 will be temporarily closed to drive-in access, and likely other roads could…