ODF Northwest Oregon Area Urges Oregonians To Remain Vigilant In Wildfire Prevention -08/06/25

Salem, OR— The Oregon Department of Forestry’s (ODF) Northwest Oregon Area wants to remind Oregonians that with weather fluctuating across the state, fire is still on the landscape and fire season is still in effect. The department warns the public against complacency as the state moves into peak fire activity months, August and September.

“We are lucky that so far this year we are not having a repeat of last year, but we are by no means out of the woods when it comes to the 2025 fire season,” said Don Everingham, Northwest Oregon Area Director. “We are anticipating high fire potential in August and September and need Oregonians to remain vigilant when it comes to wildfire prevention.”

Although the weather has seemed cooler with more precipitation this year, conditions this summer have been a mix of warm temperatures, wind, and dry fuels which are projected to continue the rest of the summer.

ODF’s Northwest Oregon Area urges Oregonians to not become complacent when it comes to wildfire prevention. Remaining informed of local fire restrictions is a simple way to prevent you from bringing prohibited fire hazards onto the landscape and from potentially starting the next large wildfire.

Remember, the fewer human-caused fires in Oregon we have, the more you’re helping protect Oregon’s natural resources, communities, and firefighters.

Wildfire prevention means:

• Debris burning is prohibited during fire season without a permit. Cover your pile and wait until fire season is over. A dry, covered pile is cleaner and safer to burn later, during wet fall and winter conditions.
• Don’t park your car over dried grass, and make sure your vehicle or ATV is regularly serviced.
• Dispose of your cigarette using designated receptacles, and NEVER discard butts on the ground or in vegetation outdoors.
• Check local restrictions before lighting a campfire.

Visit Oregon.gov/odf to find local fire restrictions and keeporegongreen.org for more wildfire prevention tips. Additional fire regulations may be implemented as fire danger level changes throughout fire season.

The ODF Northwest Oregon Area covers Marion, Benton, Lincoln, Polk, Yamhill, Tillamook, Clatsop, Columbia, Clackamas, Washington and Multnomah County.

Forestry’s New Regional Air-attack Platform Sees Immediate Success (Photo) -08/05/25

SALEM, Ore.—Oregon’s wildfire response continues to evolve with the Oregon Department of Forestry’s (ODF) recent addition of regional air attack and ongoing investment in severity aircraft.

Deputy Director of Fire Operations, Kyle Williams, explained, “the severity aircraft and regional air attack gives us a huge advantage, both are excellent investments. These help us fight wildfires with surgical precision, quickly cutting off wildfires in critical locations.”

In terms of geographical scope, ODF is the state’s largest fire department. The department typically responds to more than one thousand fires each year. Most fires you never hear of because ODF’s fast, effective response keeps most wildfires under 10 acres.

Chief of Fire Protection, Michael Curran, explained, “this takes a coordinated effort using aircraft and on-the-ground firefighters to quickly stop these fires. ODF has hundreds of firefighters and multiple aircraft strategically located across the state to do this work.”

What is air attack?

Air attack is the airplane and crew that fly above a wildfire to coordinate aircraft and groundwork to stop a wildfire—a flying air traffic control center. Air attack has three primary responsibilities—keeping firefighters safe, ensuring accurate drops of water or retardant, and giving incident commanders a full, clear picture of the fire.

Safety takes priority. Keeping firefighters and air crews safe requires maintaining space between aircraft and coordinating precise water drops. Air attack monitors and directs flight paths based on multiple factors. The key factors are spacing and whether the pilot can drop the water on target while keeping on-the-ground firefighters safe.

Hitting the target keeps fires smaller. Accuracy depends on clear communication from the firefighters to air attack about target coordinates and timing. The firefighters determine the spot to hit, which can change quickly based on the speed that a fire spreads, winds, and aircraft.

Air attack calculates and coordinates based on how soon the aircraft can be on location, whether it is an airplane or helicopter, where the firefighters are, and how many parts around the fire need help. Air attack looks at the whole picture, triages the requests and details, determines which aircraft are best used where and when, then directs drops to stay on target.

While an aircraft drops water or retardant on the leading edge of the fire to check it, this allows on-the-ground firefighters to suppress the fire’s push by digging and creating a fireline, a non-flammable, mineral soil buffer around the fire. This early stage takes clear communication and coordination for precise water drops and keeping firefighters safe and out of the drop zone. Keeping everyone safe and maximizing the effectiveness of this oft called “airshow” on a wildfire takes calm disposition, clear communication, strategic thinking, and decisive action—that’s air attack.

Why does it matter?

Historically, when a wildfire started, aircraft, let alone air attack, were not readily available. When the wildfire grew to a size that warranted air attack, then the dispatcher would order it from a central location. The response time slowed the effectiveness, because of the limited air response and support. Even if an aircraft and firefighters arrived, the lack of big-picture coordination stifled the work.  

Recent investments by Oregon’s legislature gave ODF two regional air attack teams.

Williams explained, “now, dispatchers can send air attack during the initial attack phase of emergency response. It’s a game changer.”

The regional air attack builds on the “severity aircraft” program to better use state resources. Over the past couple of decades, the legislature has continued investing in firefighters and technology that return great results.

Curran concluded, “we’re seeing a huge return on investment using these aircraft early—cutting costs, keeping wildfires small, and better protecting natural resources and the public.”

Oregon State Agencies Remind Everyone To Be Informed And Prepared (Photo) -08/04/25

Salem, Ore. – As Oregon heads into its peak wildfire months, August and September, Oregon’s public safety services and natural resource agencies want to remind Oregonians to practice wildfire prevention, prepare their home and a go-bag for evacuation and know where to sign up for alerts.

“As Oregonians and visitors enjoy the beauty of an Oregon summer, we have to remember that we are still in the middle of wildfire season,” Governor Kotek said. “Ignition risks present a real threat to our parks, forests and coastal areas – and it’s on us to act responsibly, doing our part to prevent wildfires wherever we recreate.”

According to the Northwest Interagency Coordination Center’s predictive services, the Pacific Northwest area is anticipated to be at elevated risk of significant fires from August to October. With fire crews responding to new fire starts every day, now is the time for Oregonians to be prepared for wildfires and help prevent future ignitions.

How can people help prevent wildfires?

The Oregon Department of Forestry is urging the public to actively practice wildfire prevention as the state continues to put out new fires every day. Additional human-caused fires on the landscape will draw the firefighting efforts away from the lightning-caused fires and put extra strain on ground and aviation resources, which are already spread thin. YOU can help prevent wildfires by:

• Checking and following your local fire regulations. The majority of the state is either in high or extreme fire danger right now, meaning even the smallest of sparks could start the next large wildfire.
• Debris burning may be prohibited where you live.
  • Check local restrictions or contact your local ODF office.
  • Return to check on your burn site if you burned earlier in the year.
• Make sure your car has been recently serviced to avoid faulty parts throwing sparks.
• Don't drag tow chains.
• Avoid parking vehicles on tall, dry grass.
• Recreate responsibly. Where campfires are allowed, make sure your campfire is DEAD OUT before leaving it by drowning it with water, stirring it with a shovel and repeating that process until it is cold to the touch. If there is heat coming off it, there are still embers that could reignite.

Take Simple Steps Now to Protect Your Home from Wildfire

The Oregon State Fire Marshal reminds Oregonians that summer is not the safest time to tackle large landscaping or defensible space projects. Hot, dry conditions increase the risk of starting a fire with tools or equipment. But there are still small, safe steps you can take now to reduce wildfire risk around your home. The Oregon State Fire Marshal encourages everyone to plan ahead and do light cleanup tasks that protect your property without increasing fire danger.

Here are a few easy tasks to reduce risk in the first five feet around your home:

• Clear leaves, pine needles, and other debris from your roof, gutters, and under decks.
• Cut back plants and bushes that are touching your home or growing under roof eaves. Give trees and shrubs space from each other and from structures.
• Remove dead plants and wood mulch. Use nonflammable materials like rocks or gravel near your home. Avoid bark mulch or dry grasses right next to buildings.
• Move firewood, propane tanks, and other flammable items at least five feet away from your home.
• Cover attic vents, soffit vents, and spaces under decks with 1/8-inch metal mesh to block embers.

Avoid using power tools or equipment that could spark a fire, especially during the heat of the day. Summer is a good time to plan defensible space projects so you're ready to work safely once wildfire season ends.

For more tips or help with defensible space, visit www.oregondefensiblespace.org or https://preventwildfires.oregon.gov.

How can I prepare myself in case I need to evacuate?

The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) urges everyone to prepare for wildfires and other emergencies by knowing evacuation levels, staying informed, having a plan, and having a go-kit ready.

Evacuation Levels

• Oregon follows a three-level evacuation notification system, each structured around safety threat level.
• Oregonians should become familiar with "Be Ready, Be Set, Go!" evacuation levels to make informed decisions when receiving evacuation notices.
• OEM urges people to evacuate whenever they feel unsafe, conditions can change rapidly; individuals should always make the best decision for their safety.
• Following evacuation, people should not return to the area until public safety officials state it is safe.

Stay Informed

• Stay informed sign up to receive evacuation at, ORAlert.gov remember to update information if need be.  
• Find the websites for your county emergency management, sheriff's office, or tribal police and follow them on social media.
• Check your phone settings to ensure wireless emergency alerts are turned on.
• Build redundancy into how you can access alerts. Have a personal P.A.C.E plan for what you will do if your cell phone stops working. A good place to start is a hand-cranked NOAA radio.
• If you use a third-party app for alerts and situational awareness and notice a discrepancy information, default to the information provided by your local emergency management office.

Have a Plan

• Do you know what to do during an evacuation? This evacuation checklist explains what to do before, during and after an evacuation.
• Establish a communication plan with a list of important contacts and a safe place for loved ones to meet if they are separated during an emergency.
• Identify multiple evacuation routes from home, work, or school and plan for transportation needs.
• People with disabilities should consider individual circumstances and specific needs when planning for evacuation, such as special equipment, transportation, and service animals. Then plan extra time, when possible, this may mean treating a level 2 notice like a level 3 notice.
• Have an evacuation plan for pets, make a pet evacuation kit in a tote bag or pet crate, and plan for transportation and sheltering of large animals such as horses and other livestock.

Make a Go-Kit

• Assemble an emergency kit of essential supplies that can be grabbed quickly.
• Pack an easy-to-carry backpack or bag for each household member with health and safety items such as food, water, medication, flashlights, phone chargers, clothing, and important documents. Visit American Red Cross to learn more.

Find more information and resources at Wildfire.Oregon.gov.

Recreate Responsibly

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) encourages visitors to know before they go when it comes to campfire restrictions. Due to the continued risk of wildfires, OPRD has banned campfires at all Oregon State Parks in high-risk areas around the state until conditions improve. Most Oregon State Parks currently have a campfire ban. Please check park webpages or the wildfire feature story at stateparks.oregon.gov/ before your next visit. Thank you for helping to reduce the risk of wildfires.

End Of July Is A Good Time To Give Urban Trees A Good Soaking (Photo) -07/30/25

SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Forestry wants to remind urban homeowners that now is the perfect time to remember to water your trees.

“By the end of July, soils in Oregon are very dry. Coupled with long, hot days, this puts trees under a great deal of stress. Drought-stressed trees are vulnerable to pests, at risk from losing their leaves early, and even dying,” said ODF Community Assistance Forester Brittany Oxford.

Oxford advises that trees three years and younger need about 15 gallons of water once a week, possibly more during heat waves.

“What’s harder for many in western Oregon to grasp is that even older trees benefit from a deep watering at least a few times during the summer,” said Oxford. “That’s why the last week of July and the last week in August have been designated as Soak It Weeks, to serve as reminders for urban homeowners to deeply water their older trees at least once during those times.”

Oxford points out that rainfall in western Oregon is no longer reliable enough in spring and fall to get trees through the dry summer months in good shape. ”Higher average temperatures are especially hard on the many trees in Oregon cities that are native to places where it rains a lot in summer, such as eastern Asia or the eastern U.S.,” she said.

While some trees native to dry areas of the world might not need or even want watering in the summer, most other trees will grow faster, look better and be healthier if watered in the summer.  

“Get to know what species of tree you have and adjust the watering needs according to how drought-tolerant it is, your soil type, and how exposed to sun your tree is,” says Oxford. “A tree in full sun may need more water than one growing in shade.”

She recommends that trees four to 10 years old may need anywhere from 20 to 30 gallons every other week. Trees older than that may only need a deep soaking once a month.

In all cases, water should be given close to the tree’s trunk. “Apply it slowly so it soaks down into the roots and doesn’t run off,” advised Oxford. “Drilling small holes on one side of a five-gallon bucket near the bottom can be a convenient way to water. Just refill the bucket from a hose as many times as needed.”

Watering in the morning or evenings is advised to reduce water loss from evaporation.

“Mulching around a tree also cuts down on water loss, but keep it from touching the tree’s trunk,” said Oxford.

Find more guidance on watering trees at https://www.oregon.gov/odf/Documents/forestbenefits/fact-sheet-watering-your-trees.pdf

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Fire Safety Emphasized As 5 Fires Connected To Target Shooting In Tillamook State Forest Quickly Put Out (Photo) -07/25/25

TILLAMOOK STATE FOREST, Ore.—The quick actions of Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) crews and rural fire departments have put out five fires just since May connected to target shooting. 

“These fires are all preventable,” said Stephanie Beall, acting District Forester for Forest Grove.  “Thanks to timely reporting and quick response times by firefighting resources, these fires have been kept small so far, with the largest fire reaching only 1.5 acres, but it only takes a little bit of wind to quickly expand a fire if the fuel conditions are right.”

There is a long list of state forest shooting regulations and simplified dos and don’ts while target shooting that are good to follow for any area of the state.  They are all important but there are some critical ones during fire season.

“The two most pressing problems are people bringing out and shooting exploding targets and shooting into stumps, logs or other debris,” said Beall

Exploding targets are banned year-round in all of Oregon’s state forests. Materials such as Tannerite can scatter hot debris in a large area quickly igniting dry fuels. But it’s not only exploding targets that are a concern, the hot lead of regular rounds that hits stumps and other natural backstops or targets can smolder for hours leading to fire starts long after the shooter has left the area.  To minimize this hazard shooters should not put targets on or in front of logs, stumps or grassy areas.

“People are required to use manufactured targets on all state forests, with the exception being paper targets printed at home.” said Ben Burns, ODF’s Recreation Operations Manager.  “Do not place targets on live trees, stumps, logs or in any dry brushy areas.”

The department has built several shooting lanes throughout the state forest system but even those can be a fire hazard if not used properly.

“The Wolf Creek shooting lanes have ranges from 20 – 70 yards,” said Burns.  “It is important that people use the designated backstops and do not shoot beyond these borders into the vegetation beyond.”

Another rule of which many recreational users are not aware, is that anyone using a vehicle in state forests during the regulated use portion of fire season must have a shovel and either a gallon of water or a 2.5-pound (or larger) fire extinguisher in that vehicle.

Although not following the rules can endanger people and the forest itself, ODF’s emphasis is on education before enforcement.

“You can ask our recreation staff or any ODF employee to clarify the rules if you are unsure,” said Burns. “We are here to help everyone safely enjoy the forests no matter what activity they choose from hiking, biking, OHV riding, target shooting, camping and many other outdoor opportunities.”

However, for repeat offenders and forest users who put people in imminent danger, local law enforcement officers do patrol state forests and can issue citations on the spot and more.

“The Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office has three dedicated officers to patrol the Tillamook State Forest thanks to funds that come from the state’s ATV registration fees and matching grant funds from ODF,” said Burns.  “We meet regularly with them to discuss issues and areas to patrol more frequently, and target shooting is an area of emphasis right now.”

But the emphasis remains on education and compliance.

“As someone who enjoys target shooting, I keep fire in mind as part of shooting safety,” said Beall.  “I buy manufactured targets, lay down a tarp to catch my brass and check the area for garbage when I’m done.”

Taking fire risk into consideration as part of any recreation activity is one of ODF’s education focuses when talking to the public.  

“Every year 70 percent or more of our wildland fires are started by people—all of those are preventable,” said Beall.

For more information on target shooting safety and rules go here.

For current fire danger levels and restrictions go here.

For a list of shooting lanes and other recreational site locations and details go here.

If you see a fire call 911.  Also if you are a witness to the start of a fire and can provide information, eye-witness statements, video, photos or any other data, you can assist investigators by emailing them to odf.firetips@odf.oregon.gov. This information helps our investigators in creating a full picture of what happened and identify a responsible party if there is one.

Central Oregon District Increases IFPL In MH4 In The Dalles Unit July 28, 2025 -07/25/25

Prineville, Ore. – Effective July 28, 2025 at 12:01am, the Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL) will be 3 (three) Restricted Shutdown in MH-4, for all operations west of HWY 35 within the Oregon Department of Forestry’s fire protection, The Dalles Unit. The MH-1 area east of HWY 35 remains at IFPL 3.

This follows an increase of the fire danger level to EXTREME for the entirety of The Dalles Unit effective July 25, 2025.

Recent fires in the Gorge and the forecasted continuation of hot and dry conditions have prompted the change.  A recent small fire near Dufur punctuated the need for the change in fire danger for the unit as it was caused by the mowing of dry grass. “If it hadn’t been for a nearby road and the quick actions by the landowners, this would have been another large fire on our landscape,” Phil Raffaelly, Protection Supervisor for The Dalles Unit said of the fire.  The fire was held to 0.8acres with support from neighbors, two ODF engines and Dufur Fire.

For details on IFPL III restrictions, visit  https://www.oregon.gov/odf/fire/Documents/industrial-fire-precaution-levels.pdf

The Oregon Department of Forestry urges residents not to become complacent in wildfire prevention. The less human-caused fires we have, the less the district’s resources are strained. For tips on wildfire prevention, visit www.keeporegongreen.org  

For more information on the Central Oregon District and fire season regulations, visit https://odfcentraloregon.com/. Check your local restrictions at https://www.oregon.gov/odf/fire/pages/restrictions.aspx.

Compliance Monitoring Program Meets July 31 -07/24/25

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 24, 2025

Contact:

Marta Frias-Bedolla, committee assistant

SALEM, Ore. — The Compliance Monitoring Program Committee will hold a virtual meeting Thursday, July 31, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. To join virtually, please use the Teams video link found on the agenda.

The committee’s agenda includes:

• Riparian Pilot Study – updates
• FERNS Notification – discussion of Compliance Monitoring Program message
• Mount Hood Environmental (MHE) – updates on Roads and Steep Slopes projects
• Next steps: looking ahead to future meetings

At the discretion of staff, the order of agenda items may change to maintain meeting flow.   

The meeting is open to the public to attend online via Teams. Requests for an interpreter for the hearing impaired or other accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made at least 48 hours before the meeting by emailing Marta Frias-Bedolla.

The CMPC Committee assists efforts to monitor compliance with Forest Practices Rules. The committee advises ODF regarding monitoring projects and procedures. View more information on the CMPC webpage.

High Lakes Reopening Completes Public Access To Santiam State Forest Recreation Areas After 2020 Wildfires (Photo) -07/22/25

SANTIAM STATE FOREST, Ore.—The High Lakes recreation area of the Santiam State Forest reopened this month after being closed in the aftermath of the 2020 Labor Day wildfires.  All recreation areas in the Santiam are now open to the public.

“We focused our rebuilding efforts on highly visited recreation areas, like Shellburg Falls and Butte Creek Falls first, then later on less visited areas including High Lakes,” said Joe Offer, Oregon Department of Forestry’s (ODF) Recreation, Education, and Interpretation Program Manager.

Shellburg Falls opened in 2023 and Butte Creeks Falls opened last year.

High Lakes includes well-known Rhody Lake and the pair of Butte Lakes.  There are also several trails in the area.  Main access to the area is through the Butte Creek 500 and 800 gates, which are now open. The main change, other than the burnt landscape, is that overnight camping is no longer allowed at the Rhody Lake recreation site.

“We made the change for two main reasons: lack of infrastructure and fire safety,” said Offer.  “There is a vault toilet at Rhody Lake, but no improved campsites or campfire rings.  The area still has many dead standing trees and piles of dead trees, so the fire risks are much higher than before the 2020 fires.”

Some of those piles of trees are from ODF’s nearly five-year effort to remove hazardous burnt and dead trees along miles of forest roads throughout the Santiam State Forest.

“We also had salvage logging, road repairs, and replanting operations going on in many areas of the Santiam,” said Chelsey Peters, acting district forester for ODF’s North Cascade District. 

However, safety of visitors still remains the top concern.

“Even though we removed hazard trees near roads there are many snags (dead trees) along the trail system so hikers should be aware of their surroundings especially during weather events like high winds or heavy rain that can bring trees and branches down on trails,” said Peters.  “We also considered delaying the opening until after the fire season but wanted folks to have access as soon as possible.”

The Santiam is currently in “High” fire danger and that brings a rather long list of restrictions.  There are four fire danger levels: Low, Moderate, High and Extreme. Two key “High” fire danger restrictions are:

• Any activity that creates a spark or has the potential to create a spark are only allowed before 1 p.m. or after 8 p.m., which includes use of chainsaws, off-road vehicles, mowing, and grinding.
• All vehicles travelling on ODF roads need to have a shovel and gallon of water or working 2.5-poud fire extinguisher or larger.

People are still allowed to have recreational fires during “High” but need to have the shovel and water/extinguisher on hand.

The restrictions for each level for the Santiam can be found here.  To see the current fire danger level for any ODF protected lands in the state, go here.

While the threat of fire is still a concern, ODF is also looking to the future and has planted more than 2 million seedlings in the Santiam. Some of those when into the High Lakes recreation area.

“We planted 658 acres with Noble and Douglas fir in the Rhody Lake area,” said Vince Ferguson, young stand manager for the North Cascade District. “Unlike most of the rest of the Santiam that was planted for future timber value this area, because of the high elevation and challenging soil conditions was mainly done for aesthetics. We want to recapture the natural beauty of the area before those fires hit.

For more information on recreational areas in Oregon’s state forests go here.

State Forests Annual Operations Plan For Timber Sales Finalized After Robust Public Comment Period -07/14/25

SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) has finalized its Annual Operations Plans (AOP). The plans describe projects planned for state forests in the 2026 fiscal year that began July 1 and runs through June 30, 2026.  These include:

• Planned timber sales for each district.
• Recreation projects, such as the installation of a bridge.
• Other types of forest projects, such as stream enhancement or restoration projects.

ODF received 516 written comments during the public comment period that was open from April 18 to June 3.

“Once again, we received many passionate and constructive comments from the public, representing diverse perspectives and demonstrating a high level of interest and engagement in state forests,” said Nick Palazzotto, ODF’s State Forests Division Deputy Chief.  “The comments help us in the challenging work of trying to balance ODF’s legal obligation to manage state forests for timber production to meet economic goals as well as social and environmental outcomes—a concept referred to as Greatest Permanent Value.”

State forests provide economic, social and environmental benefits, including:

• Outdoor recreation
• Forest education
• Clean water
• Critical fish and wildlife habitats
• Sustainable harvest volumes that produce jobs and revenue that funds vital services in rural counties

The majority of timber sales are on Board of Forestry lands, where about two thirds of the resulting revenue is split with the counties. In turn, the counties share those revenues with special districts that support local schools or provide other essential community services. ODF retains one third of the revenue to fund management of state forests. A small portion of the timber sales are located on Common School Forest Lands and generate revenue for the state’s Common School Fund.

Some comments resulted in edits to specific timber sales while others are addressed in a high-level summary of the comments received highlighting the major themes, topics, and agency responses. 

“We read and consider every comment,” said Palazzotto. “However, we do not respond individually to each one. Sale-specific comments are considered by the field and technical specialists and changes are documented in the plans. We also develop a summary with broad categories that capture the high- level comments and provides our responses to the public commentary.”

The comment summary document has the following sections: 

• Recreation
• Timber Harvest
• Climate Change and Fire Mitigation
• Young Stand Management
• Aquatic, Water Quality, Wildlife
• Roads and Slopes
• Process and Document Improvement
• Specific Sales
• Out of Scope

“Because we manage state forests for the Greatest Permanent Value, we have to consider how our decisions impact all Oregonians, not just a single commenter,” said Palazzotto. “So even though we made changes to some sales, not everyone will be satisfied with those changes. We recognize that and seek to be as transparent as possible in our decisions. 

We know Oregonians care about their forests as we received more than 500 comments this year. Given the high interest in how state forests are managed, ODF will continue to work on improving communications with landowners, neighbors and concerned citizens. Our goal is to raise awareness of our AOP process and how people can connect with us to have their concerns heard.”

The Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Operations Plan documents are available for ODF’s Astoria, Forest Grove, Klamath-Lake, North Cascade, Tillamook, West Oregon and Western Lane districts. These are located on the same webpage as the summary of comments and agency response document.

Board Of Forestry To Meet On July 16 -07/14/25