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…
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OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY: Fire Restrictions Update 9/22/22
OIOpublisher It is starting to feel like fall out there – higher humidity, shorter days, and the hunting seasons are under way. All of our crews are back from state-wide assignments, and…
Remain aware and continue to practice wildfire prevention as weather changes
Salem, OR— The Oregon Department of Forestry wants to remind Oregonians that even with the weather starting to transition to fall, fire is still on the landscape and fire season is still…
OREGON DEPT. OF FORESTRY: Fire Restrictions Lifted – IFPL and Public Use Restriction Update 9-12-22
Update from Oregon Department of Forestry – The red flag warning is over, and moisture has moved back into the area. We are dropping back to IFPL 2 in NW2 and NW3,…
SOAPSTONE LAKE AND TRAILHEAD TEMPORARY CLOSURE EXTENDED TO SEPT. 9
The Oregon Department of Forestry will be extending the closure of Soapstone Lake Road and Trailhead off Highway 53 in the Southwest portion of Clatsop State Forest until September 9, 2022. Soapstone…
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….
Hot weather increases the fire danger for Northwest Oregon area – NW-2 & NW-3 “High” Fire Danger; NW-1 at Moderate
NORTHWEST, Ore. – As the warmer weather increases the temperatures in the northwest corner of the state, fire managers will be increasing the fire danger level to High (yellow) for recreationists using…
OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY DOUSING FIRES QUICKLY THANKS TO MORE PEOPLE AND EQUIPMENT
SALEM, Ore.— “Frankly, our people have been kicking butt,” said the Oregon Department of Forestry’s Tim Holschbach, Deputy Chief of Policy and Planning for the Fire Protection Division.As of today, ODF Districts…
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…
Oregon Dept. of Forestry Tillamook District Announces Opening of Firewood Cutting Areas Aug. 29th
The Oregon Department of Forestry Tillamook District Firewood cutting areas will open Mon., Aug. 29, 2022. Personal Firewood Permits will be sold for $20.00, purchasers can call the ODF office at 503-842-2545…