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…
Category: Tillamook State Forest
OREGON DEPT. OF FORESTRY: Oregon State Forester resigns; Kate Skinner former Tillamook District Forester, Acting State Forester
OIOpublisher 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….
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…
MAY IS WILDFIRE AWARENESS & PREVENTION MONTH: Tillamook Forest Center Hosts Wildfire Community Preparedness Day May 4th
By Romy Carver for the Tillamook County Pioneer It may seem strange to think about wildfires since we’re just finally getting some sunny (and warm) weather but there’s no better time than…
TILLAMOOK STATE FOREST GETS A NEW TRAIL BRIDGE THANKS TO SOUTH FORK FOREST CAMP WORK CREWS
Tillamook, Ore.— This fall 30 adults in custody (AICs) from South Fork Forest Camp helped build a bridge on the newest section of the Wilson River Trail in the Tillamook State Forest….
TILLAMOOK FOREST CENTER FINAL PROGRAMS BEFORE WINTER CLOSURE
The Tillamook Forest Center is preparing for its annual winter closure starting on November 27, 2023 through March 6, 2024. After a three year closure, this first year back has been full of lots of adventures and…