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…
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Tillamook Forest Center – Join us this weekend – May 3 & 4 – Wildfire Community Preparedness
OIOpublisher Wildfire Community Preparedness Day May 03, 2025, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Will your home survive a wildfire? Do you know what part of your home is most vulnerable to fire?…
VOLUNTEERS HAVE A CRITICAL ROLE IN MAINTAINING TILLAMOOK STATE FOREST TRAILS, TRAIL PARTY MARCH 29 BRINGS OUT OVER 100 VOLUNTEERS
(Tillamook State Forest)—More than 100 volunteers converged on the Tillamook State Forest to clear brush and branches, fix drainage issues and hack back vegetation on 10 miles of the Wilson River Trail to prepare for the busy summer…
A PERSONAL POINT OF PRIVILEGE: Logging, Lawsuits, and Lost Revenue – The Fight Over Oregon’s State Forests
EDITOR’S NOTE: Here’s an installment from Tillamook County’s State Representative Cyrus Javadi’s Substack blog, “A Point of Personal Privilege” Oregon legislator and local dentist. Representing District 32, I focus on practical policies…
OREGON DEPT. OF FORESTRY: Oregon State Forester resigns; Kate Skinner former Tillamook District Forester, Acting State Forester
Yesterday, January 9th, State Forester Cal Mukumoto, who also serves as director of the Oregon Department of Forestry, submitted his resignation to Board of Forestry Chair Jim Kelly, effective 5 p.m. on…
OREGON DEPT. OF FORESTRY: SOME ROADS CLOSED TO VEHICLES IN TILLAMOOK STATE FOREST DURING HUNTING SEASON
(Tillamook, Ore.) —The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) will resume road restrictions this fall in the western part of the Tillamook State Forest to improve deer and elk escapement during hunting season. Some roads will…
Lightning Storm Sparks Two Fires in Forest Grove City Watershed Saturday August 17th; Oregon Dept. of Forestry, Local Crews Respond, Quickly Contain
From Forest Grove Fire & Rescue: A Sunday August 18, 2024 update/recap on the two lightning caused fires in the Forest Grove Water Shed off of Soda Springs Road. The area is the…
OREGON STATE FORESTS: Recreational users play vital role in preventing wildfires in state forests
(Salem, Ore.) —The heat of summer makes shade-covered state forests an appealing destination for many. “July and August see the most visitors to our state forests,” said Joe Offer, Oregon Department of…
“Roots: We Been Here” Exhibit Offers Provocative Visit to Tillamook Forest Center
By Neal Lemery A new exhibit at the Tillamook Forest Center on Highway 6 offers a fresh and thoughtful visit to the Tillamook State Forest. The exhibit explores the relationships between the…
TILLAMOOK FOREST CENTER Summer Programming Starts Now! ROOTS Temporary Exhibit Opens June 15th
There’s always so much to see at the Tillamook Forest Center – summer season starts with ROOTS. ROOTS | Temporary Exhibit | June 15th – September 15th The Oregon Department of Forestry’s Recreation, Education, and…