The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) completed a stream enhancement project on Gales Creek in the Tillamook State Forest this summer to improve stream habitat and water quality. “The goal of this…
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TILLAMOOK COUNTY FIRE DEFENSE BOARD BURN BAN MODIFICATION: County Burn Ban Terminated October 1st
OIOpublisher The Tillamook County Fire Defense Board in conjunction with the Oregon Department of Forestry will allow burning in burn barrels and small open debris pile burning beginning on Wednesday October 1st,…
OREGON DEPT. OF FORESTRY: State Forests volunteers honored for their work with new Forest Champions award
(TILLAMOOK STATE FOREST, Ore.)—Four volunteers were recognized for their efforts to steward recreational opportunities across Oregon state forests through the first Forest Champions Volunteer Award. The award, sponsored by the State Forests Trust of Oregon, was proudly presented to…
OREGON DEPT. OF FORESTRY: Northwest Oregon Area urges Oregonians to remain vigilant in wildfire prevention
(Salem, OR)— The Oregon Department of Forestry’s (ODF) Northwest Oregon Area wants to remind Oregonians that with weather fluctuating across the state, fire is still on the landscape and fire season is still in effect. The…
OREGON DEPT. OF FORESTRY: 5 FIRES SINCE MAY CONNECTED TO TARGET SHOOTING IN TILLAMOOK STATE FOREST, FIRES QUICKLY PUT OUT; FIRE SAFETY EMPHASIZED
TILLAMOOK STATE FOREST, Ore. 7/25/25)—The quick actions of Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) crews and rural fire departments have put out five fires just since May connected to target shooting. “These fires…
OREGON DEPT. OF FORESTRY – NORTHWEST OREGON FIRE PROTECTION AREA INDUSTRIAL, PUBLIC FIRE DANGER CHANGES, EFFECTIVE MONDAY JULY 14th
From Dan Goody, District Forester, Oregon Department of Forestry, Astoria District After reviewing the 10 day fire weather forecast with several landowners, cooperators, and partners, the Northwest Protective Association Districts are going…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY FIRE DEFENSE BOARD BURN BAN NOTIFICATION: COUNTY-WIDE BURN BAN EFFECTIVE JULY 15, 2025
By Todd Hesse, Tillamook County Fire Defense Board Chief The Tillamook County Fire Defense Board in conjunction with the Oregon Department of Forestry will enter into a county-wide burn ban on outdoor…
All Oregon Dept. of Forestry districts now in fire season
SALEM, Ore.—As of July 1, all Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) districts are in fire season. This means that to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires, fire restrictions may be in place where you live…
South Fork Forest Camp Crew Assist with Hiker Rescue in Tillamook State Forest
Real-World Response from South Fork Forest Camp Recently, over the weekend June 23, 2025, South Fork Forest Camp was called in to assist Tillamook Fire District with a backcountry rescue on the…
OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY: FIRE SEASON STARTS IN NORTHWEST OREGON JUNE 23, 2025
Fire season will begin in Tillamook County at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, June 23, 2025, according to the Oregon Department of Forestry. Fire season is declared each year when conditions of fire…