FYI...

Hi Everyone,

Due to rising temperatures and oncoming east winds we will be going to an Industrial Fire Precaution Level 3. What this means for trail use is that ALL OHV TRAILS in the Tillamook State Forest and BLM Upper Nestucca OHV Areas are CLOSED until further notice. Riding of ATVs, dirt bikes, four-wheel drives, and side-by-side UTVs is now roads only in the designated OHV Areas.

Please help spread the word. I will keep this information updated on the TSF homepage at: State of Oregon: Oregon Department of Forestry - Tillamook State Forest .

If you have any questions please feel free to call Jahmaal Rebb at 503-359-7464 or Dave Hiatt at 503-815-7024.

Thank-you for keeping to help the forest safe from wild fires!

Stephanie A. Beall
Recreation Coordinator
Tillamook State Forest
801 Gales Creek Road
Forest Grove, OR 97116
503.359.7464
State of Oregon: Oregon Department of Forestry - Tillamook State Forest

 

HIATT David E [david.e.hiatt@state.or.us]

All,
Industrial Fire Precaution Level Zone NW-1 will be going to Level 1 and NW-2 & NW-3 will be going to Level 2 effective 01:00 am, Thursday, September 20th. Please distribute this information to all of your operators.

The Non-Industrial Chainsaw waiver and the OHV waiver are now applicable. The OHV trails in the Browns Camp, Jordan Creek, Diamond Mill, and Trask and the trails in the BLM Nestucca Riding Area are OPEN.

Effective 9/20/12 for NW-1:
LEVEL I – Closed Season:
Fire precaution requirements are in effect. A Fire Watch/Security is required at this and all higher levels unless otherwise waived.

Effective 9/20/12 for NW-2 & NW-3:
LEVEL II - Partial Hootowl:
The following may operate only between the hours of 8 P.M. and 1 P.M. local time:
• power saws except at loading sites;
• cable yarding;
• blasting;
• welding or cutting of metal.

Fire watch waiver is still in effect:
IFPL 1 = I hour
IFPL 2 = 2 hours
IFPL 3 = 3 hours
IFPL 4 = Shutdown

Once the official proclamation is prepared, it will be posted here:
Oregon Department of Forestry Industrial Precaution Levels and Regulated Use Closures

 

HIATT David E [david.e.hiatt@state.or.us]

All,
Industrial Fire Precaution Level Zone NW-1 will be going to Level 1 and NW-2 & NW-3 will be going to Level 2 effective 01:00 am, Thursday, September 20th. Please distribute this information to all of your operators.

The Non-Industrial Chainsaw waiver and the OHV waiver are now applicable. The OHV trails in the Browns Camp, Jordan Creek, Diamond Mill, and Trask and the trails in the BLM Nestucca Riding Area are OPEN.

Effective 9/20/12 for NW-1:
LEVEL I – Closed Season:
Fire precaution requirements are in effect. A Fire Watch/Security is required at this and all higher levels unless otherwise waived.

Effective 9/20/12 for NW-2 & NW-3:
LEVEL II - Partial Hootowl:
The following may operate only between the hours of 8 P.M. and 1 P.M. local time:
• power saws except at loading sites;
• cable yarding;
• blasting;
• welding or cutting of metal.

Fire watch waiver is still in effect:
IFPL 1 = I hour
IFPL 2 = 2 hours
IFPL 3 = 3 hours
IFPL 4 = Shutdown

Once the official proclamation is prepared, it will be posted here:
Oregon Department of Forestry Industrial Precaution Levels and Regulated Use Closures


Bob K.