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Post by The Black Jeep on Jul 1, 2009 18:22:03 GMT -5
STATE OF OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY
DECLARATION OF FIRE SEASON
Number 11
Effective: 01:00 a.m., PDT, July 2, 2009
By virtue of the authority vested in me by ORS 477.505, I have determined conditions of fire hazard exist in the following subject area and declare Fire Season to be in effect:
Northwest Oregon Forest Protection District
Fire Season shall remain in effect until terminated by an additional declaration of the State Forester that conditions of fire hazard no longer exist.
Maps of the subject area may be viewed at the State Forester's Office, in Salem, Oregon, and at principal offices of the Forest Protection District.
Marvin D. Brown, State Forester
Done in Salem, Oregon, June 29, 2009
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Post by The Black Jeep on Jul 1, 2009 18:23:30 GMT -5
FIRES Forest Grove District: The 2500 Road Rekindle was reported at 8:27 a.m today at the 2500 Road off of Stimson Mainline Road. Resources on site include seven engines, two tenders, and one dozer. The fire is currently estimated at 10 acres, with multiple wind-driven, active spot fires. www.oregon.gov/ODF/FIRE/OPS/daily.shtml |
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Post by The Black Jeep on Jul 3, 2009 14:44:51 GMT -5
Hi Folks, Trail riding in the designated areas is permitted – the waiver map is posted at the trailheads. Here’s clarification on the OHV trail use information: USE OF MOTORIZED VEHICLES, INCLUDING MOTORCYCLES AND ATVS IS PROHIBITED. Except on improved roads and in designated trail areas with a posted waiver. Riding OHV trails in the Browns Camp, Jordan Creek, Diamond Mill, Trask, and BLM Nestucca areas is permitted under a posted waiver. Feel free to call if you have any questions! Stephanie A. Beall Recreation Coordinator Tillamook State Forest 801 Gales Creek Road Forest Grove, OR 97116 503.359.7464 egov.oregon.gov/ODF/TSF/Recreation.shtml |
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Post by The Black Jeep on Jul 3, 2009 14:46:52 GMT -5
Good Morning!
As we are now in fire season, I wanted to share the following particulars about Forest Grove District Recreation Areas, Dispersed Camping, and Fire. For Recreation use, this covers the areas of the Highway 6 corridor west to Kings Mtn Trailhead and the Highway 26 corridor west to the Sunset rest area. Please share with employees who don't have access to e-mail.
DISPERSED CAMPING
Dispersed camping is permitted pretty much anywhere on the Forest Grove District, on landings at the end of spur roads, in pullouts - wherever there is a parking place off of the road with a bare spot to pitch a tent. There are some exceptions....
Dispersed camping is NOT PERMITTED once you pass through the gates going into Reehers Camp, Gales Creek, and Elk Creek Campgrounds. In those facilities camping is limited to the developed and numbered fee campsites.
Dispersed camping is NOT PERMITTED at any of the Day Use or Trailhead areas. (Rogers Camp, Summit Trailhead, Storey Burn Trailhead, Rogers Camp, Deyoe Creek Trailhead, Browns Camp Day Use Parking Area, University Falls Trailhead, Kings Mountain Trailhead)
Dispersed camping is NOT PERMITTED within 25 feet of water. (Particularly fish-bearing streams.)
People are not allowed to "construct" a dispersed camp by removing vegetation, making parking areas, or trails.
Dispersed camping is NOT PERMITTED in areas posted closed to camping. (There will be a sign with the department logo on it.)
Dispersed camping is NOT PERMITTED on helipads identified in the fire operations plan. (We are working on posting these.)
CAMPFIRES DURING REGULATED USE
During regulated use on the Forest Grove District, campfires are only permitted in the ODF installed, metal fire pits in the developed fee sites and day use picnic sites in the following campgrounds: Reehers Camp, Gales Creek, Elk Creek, Browns Camp, and Stagecoach Horse Camp.
If you have any questions, please feel free to give me a call or drop into my office.
Stephanie A. Beall
Forest Grove District Recreation Coordinator
Oregon Department of Forestry
801 Gales Creek Road
Forest Grove, OR 97116
503.359.7464
sbeall@odf.state.or.us
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Post by renee on Jul 3, 2009 15:30:46 GMT -5
Fire Season Regulated Use goes into effect on JULY 3, 2009. The ORANGE regulation signs and the no campfire signs are being posted throughout the Tillamook State Forest today. Here’s what it means for when you visit the Tillamook State Forest: Oregon Department of Forestry 801 Gales Creek Road Forest Grove, OR 97116 Fire Restriction Hotline #503-359-7401 Public Fire Restrictions Place on Forest Lands The following restrictions apply to lands in Washington, Yamhill, Tillamook, Clatsop, Columbia and parts of Multnomah County Protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry. 1. SMOKING IS PROHIBITED while traveling on ODF protected lands except in vehicles on improved roads, in boats on the water, and at designated locations. (Developed campgrounds and developed staging areas). 2. OPEN FIRES ARE PROHIBITED, including campfires, charcoal fires, cooking fires, and warming fires, except at designated locations. Use of wood burning devices, used in conjunction with temporary dwellings, including tents, and trailers, is prohibited. Portable cooking stoves using liquefied or bottled fuels are allowed. 3. CHAINSAW USE IS PROHIBITED. 4. USE OF MOTORIZED VEHICLES, INCLUDING MOTORCYCLES AND ATVS IS PROHIBITED. Except on improved roads and in designated areas with a waiver. Riding in Browns Camp, Jordan Creek, Diamond Mill, Trask is permitted. 5. CUTTING, GRINDING, AND WELDING OF METAL IS PROHIBITED. 6. POSSESSION OF THE FOLLOWING FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED WHILE TRAVELING, except on state and county roads; one shovel with 8" blade 26" in length from handle to end of blade, and one gallon of water or one operational 2 1/2 lb or larger fire extinguisher If you have any questions , call the hotline number or feel free to contact me. Have a fun and safe holiday weekend! Stephanie A. Beall Recreation Coordinator Tillamook State Forest 801 Gales Creek Road Forest Grove, OR 97116 503.359.7464 egov.oregon.gov/ODF/TSF/Recreation.shtml |
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