Tillamook State Forest, Ore. – The Tillamook Forest Center is re-opening to the public starting March 17, offering opportunities to connect with and learn about Oregon’s fascinating state forests. Located in the heart of the Tillamook State Forest along Highway 6, the Tillamook Forest Center has been closed for about three years starting with the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020. Initial…
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TILLAMOOK STATE FOREST DELIVERS $30.5 MILLION FOR COUNTY, LOCAL SERVICES ALONG WITH SOCIAL, ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS
The Oregon Department of Forestry released a report to state forest trust land counties highlighting social, economic and environmental accomplishments in fiscal year 2022, including distributing $30.5 million to Tillamook, Washington and Columbia counties along with local service providers. At over 357,000 acres, the Tillamook State Forest is Oregon’s largest state forest. Tillamook County and local taxing districts with state…
GATES AT FISHERMAN’S PIT IN TILLAMOOK STATE FOREST WILL BE INSTALLED TO ENSURE PUBLIC SAFETY, WILL PROHIBIT VEHICLE ACCESS
News Release from Oregon Dept. of Forestry Posted on FlashAlert: October 7th, 2022 10:26 AM Tillamook, Ore. – The Fisherman’s Pit area of the Tillamook State Forest will soon only be accessible via walk-in due to repeated and serious safety issues associated with public use. Fisherman’s Pit is located just off Coast Range Road in the Highway 6 corridor about…
With fire danger rising, public use restrictions in effect on Tillamook State Forest
As heat rises in the northwest corner of the state, fire managers increased the fire danger level to High (yellow) for recreationists in the Tillamook State Forest. This change took effect on Tuesday, Aug. 16. All off-highway trails in the Tillamook State Forest will close at 1 p.m. daily during High (yellow) Fire Danger level. Additionally, all campfires and barbeques are prohibited…
TILLAMOOK FOREST CENTER: When is the Center going to reopen?
You are not alone if you have been wondering when the Tillamook Forest Center is going to reopen. Following two difficult years, 2022 looked promising. We are anxious to reopen and host visitors with smiles and an overdue hello. Unfortunately, due to significant staff turnover, recruitment challenges, and facility maintenance requirements the difficult decision was made to postpone re-opening until…
Forestry department to hold informational meeting March 18th; Sets comment period for fiscal year 2023 state forest activities – March 21 – May 5
SALEM, Ore. — The Oregon Department of Forestry is hosting a public informational meeting Friday, March 18, on annual operations plans for state-owned forests in fiscal year 2023. These plans lay out on-the-ground activities expected to take place in the coming fiscal year, such as timber harvests, reforestation, and trail improvements. The public informational meeting will be held via Zoom at…
TILLAMOOK STATE FOREST DELIVERS $30.1 MILLION FOR COUNTY, LOCAL SERVICES ALONG WITH ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL BENEFITS
The Oregon Department of Forestry released a report to state forest trust land counties highlighting economic, environmental and social accomplishments in fiscal year 2021, including distributing $30.1 million in revenue to Tillamook, Washington and Columbia counties along with local service providers. At over 357,000 acres, the Tillamook State Forest is Oregon’s largest state forest. Tillamook County and local taxing districts…
Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office, Multiple Fire Departments Respond to Helicopter Crash in Remote Area of Tillamook State Forest
September 8, 2021 – 5:45 pm UPDATE: According to TCSO Deputies who just left the area of the helicopter crash reported earlier today, the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) is on site and is initiating repairs to the power line. “When we left, the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) and Stimson fire crews were putting water on the fire,” said TCSO…
ODF News | Cedar Butte Fire Morning Update Saturday, August 14, 2021 – Perimeter Complete Around Fire, Focus on Mop Up Operations
Crews have completed a perimeter around the fire and are focusing on mop up operations. TILLAMOOK, Ore.- The Cedar Butte Fire 18 miles east of Tillamook is now 74 acres, but crews have fully lined the fire and are focusing on containment and mop up. All aviation resources have been released from the fire. Smoke may continue to be visible…
OREGON DEPT. OF FORESTRY – Tillamook State Forest: Cedar Butte Fire Update – 8/13/21 – Favorable overnight conditions, crews make progress; High temps & red flag warning today challenges efforts
Favorable overnight conditions allowed firefighting crews to make good progress, but today’s high temperatures and a red flag warning will continue to challenge firefighters TILLAMOOK, Ore.- The Cedar Butte Fire 18 miles east of Tillamook off Highway 6 near Cedar Butte Road remains at 60 acres. Favorable conditions over night allowed ground crews to make good progress lining the fire…