This is a woodland scene in western Oregon
Comment periods are open on state forests planning
This is a photo of a replanted unit in the Santiam State Forest.
Public comment opportunities are now open on the 10-year implementation plans for two state forest districts - the North Cascade District, that manages the Santiam State Forest, and the West Oregon District. These opportunities are available until June 5. In addition, public comments on annual operations plans for all state forest lands has been extended through June 1.
Spotlight on ODF
State Forests Campgrounds Re-Opening
With summer approaching, Oregon's state forests campgrounds in the Santiam, Clatsop, and Tillamook state forests are returning to full service and re-opening, or will be before the Memorial Day week-end. Campgrounds in Oregon's state forests offer different camping experiences, from the rustic to more developed. With the exception of two group campsites in the Tillamook State Forest, all state forest campgrounds are managed on a first-come, first-serve basis. Plan a trip to visit one and experience Oregon's state forests soon.
Fire Information
The department protects approximately 16 million acres of private and public forestlands. Fire updates are posted on the department's blog during fire season. There is also a Southwest Oregon District blog for fire updates/fire prevention information specific to that area. Fire season precaution levels and public use restrictions are posted as they are implemented or changed. As a courtesy, there is also a link to information provided by private/corporate forestland owners regarding voluntary private forestland access/closures.
Rimrock West Community nationally recognized as a FireWise Community
This is a photo of Rimrock West Community residents taking action in their neighborhood to become a Firewise Community.
On Thursday, March 29, the community of Rimrock West in Bend was nationally recognized as the second Bend neighborhood to be deisgnated a FireWise Community.
ODF Resources and Services
Agency Information
Forestry Department turns 100!
This is a graphic that celebrates the Forestry Department's 100th anniversary.
The Oregon Department of Forestry was established in 1911 and this year we will be observing our 100th year of service to Oregonians and Oregon's forests with a variety of special exhibits and fun activities for the whole family. We invite all Oregonians to join us during activities throughout the year to commemorate this special time with us and learn more about Oregon's forests and their history.
Good news - the Tillamook Forest Center has RE-OPENED for the 2012 season and is welcoming visitors again! Current days/hours of operation: are Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. - and admission is always free. Visit us today and "Find yourself in the forest."
Spring/Summer Hours: The Forest History Center on the Oregon Department of Forestry's Salem Campus is open on Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m to 3 p.m., and at other times by appointment. Stop by and learn more about Oregon's forest past.
Required state agency furlough days and ODF
As an emergency response agency, the Oregon Department of Forestry will not observe most required state agency furlough/closure days, remaining open for business, with the exception of the day following Thanksgiving in both 2011 and 2012.
