Trail closure due to fire danger

[m wirth]

This is for the people who are not on the ODF mailing list
For your info:

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: http://www.oregon.gov/ODF/tillamookstateforest/Pages/index.aspx .

 

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

http://cms.oregon.gov/odf/tillamookstateforest/Pages/index.aspx

 

 

 

[m wirth]

Well there must have been rain at the Burn also, soooo we can ride again.


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:

http://cms.oregon.gov/odf/pages/fire/precautionlevel.aspx

 

 

[m wirth]

Well we had a great trial great weather, we really lucked out. Here is the latest from the ODF, it will probably be recinded in a short time.




Hi Everyone,

 

Due to ongoing dry weather and east winds an Industrial Fire Precaution Level 3 is in effect.  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 permitted only on maintained gravel roads in the designated OHV Areas.  Hiking, equestrian, and mountain bike trails remain open.

 

Please help spread the word.  I will keep this information updated on the TSF homepage at: http://www.oregon.gov/ODF/tillamookstateforest/Pages/index.aspx .

 

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

http://cms.oregon.gov/odf/tillamookstateforest/Pages/index.aspx

 

 

 

[m wirth]

One more post from the ODF on the fire danger.

Hi Everyone,

 

Looking at the forecast for more dry weather and east winds – the powers that be have let me know that the Industrial Fire Precaution Level 3 is likely to remain in effect into the weekend keeping the OHV trails closed in the designated riding areas in the Tillamook State Forest and BLM Upper Nestucca.  Riding will continue to be permitted on maintained gravel roads in the designated OHV areas.

 

If the status of the trails changes, I’ll let you know as soon as possible.

 

Thanks for your help in keeping our forest safe from wildfires!

 

Stephanie A. Beall

Recreation Coordinator

Tillamook State Forest

801 Gales Creek Road

Forest Grove, OR  97116

503.359.7464

http:// oregon.gov/odf/tillamookstateforest/Pages/index.aspx

 

 

 

[m wirth]

Well it officially rained and everything is open again.

All,

Industrial Fire Precaution Level Zones NW-2 and NW-3 will be going to Level 1 effective 12:01 pm, Friday, October 12th.  NW-1 will remain at Level 1. 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 10/12/12 for NW-1, 2, & 3:

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.

 

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:

http://cms.oregon.gov/odf/pages/fire/precautionlevel.aspx

 

Link for current fire weather forecast:

http://newweb.wrh.noaa.gov/total_forecast/getprod.php?wfo=pqr&pil=FWF&sid=PQR