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Chas Hundley

Chas Hundley

Forestry department closes shooting lanes near Timber for fire mitigation work

Forestry department closes shooting lanes near Timber for fire mitigation work

The Oregon Department of Forestry closed the North Fork Wolf Creek Shooting Lanes in the Tillamook State Forest this week to tackle maintenance and fire prevention work at the site.

92 years ago today, the Tillamook Burn began

92 years ago today, the Tillamook Burn began

Ninety-two years ago on Aug. 14, 1933 a logging crew at the end of a railroad spur in the upper reaches of the Gales Creek Watershed sparked a wildfire. Thus began the Tillamook Burn.

Forestry officials urge firearm safety in Tillamook Forest after five firearm-related fires

Forestry officials urge firearm safety in Tillamook Forest after five firearm-related fires

People are shooting exploding targets and firing hot lead into dry vegetation in the Tillamook Forest with predictable results: Five wildfires since May. “These fires are all preventable,” said Acting Forest Grove District Forester Stephanie Beall.

Fire danger to rise to 'High' Monday in portions of Tillamook Forest

Fire danger to rise to 'High' Monday in portions of Tillamook Forest

The Oregon Department of Forestry is raising fire danger from moderate to high Monday in NW-02 and NW-03, the eastern and central portions of the Tillamook Forest. IFPL levels in NW-02 and NW-03 will go up to level 2.

Fire danger to rise to 'Moderate' Thursday

Fire danger to rise to 'Moderate' Thursday

In advance of Independence Day, the Oregon Department of Forestry is raising fire danger from low to moderate in areas in and around the Tillamook Forest.

Fire season to begin Monday

Fire season to begin Monday

At 12:01 a.m. on Monday, June 23, fire season will begin in lands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry in the Northwest Oregon Forest Protective Association (NWOFPA ), which includes areas in and near the Tillamook State Forest.

Spring campsites open Friday in the Tillamook State Forest

Spring campsites open Friday in the Tillamook State Forest

The Gales Creek Campground and Reehers Camp are among several Tillamook State Forest campgrounds that will open for the season Friday, May 16.

Runners tackle the Tillamook Forest in three-day Tillamook Burn Trail Run

Runners tackle the Tillamook Forest in three-day Tillamook Burn Trail Run

Runners from around the country are competing in the 10th Annual Tillamook Burn Trail Run, a three-day trail race series from Daybreak Racing on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Salmonberry Trail Intergovernmental Agency meeting March 28

Salmonberry Trail Intergovernmental Agency meeting March 28

The governing body responsible for the development of the Salmonberry Trail plans to meet in Salem Friday, March 28 for a regular business meeting.

Tillamook Forest Center prepares to reopen with volunteer work party

Tillamook Forest Center prepares to reopen with volunteer work party

On Saturday, March 1 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., volunteers are needed to help clean exhibits, tag items in the center's gift shop, and otherwise spruce up the center, located on Highway 6 between Tillamook and Gales Creek. RSVP is required.