City of Grants Pass Spring 2023 Open Burn Permits Available Today Wednesday, May 3, 2023 Wednesday, May 3, 2023 City of Grants Pass Spring 2023 Open Burn Permits Available Today The City of Grants Pass announces Spring 2023 Open Burn Window Saturday, May 6th through Sunday, May 14th. Residents of the City of Grants Pass will be able to apply for their burn permits online or in-person starting today, Wednesday,...
Kick off Wildfire Awareness Month by creating defensible space Monday, May 1, 2023 Monday, May 1, 2023 Kick off Wildfire Awareness Month by creating defensible space SALEM, Ore. – During the month of May, the Oregon State Fire Marshal is asking Oregonians to take part in Wildfire Awareness Month by creating defensible space around their homes. This zone gives your home added protection against...
Smokey's hat is focus of new awareness campaign kicking off Wildfire Awareness Month (Photo) Thursday, April 27, 2023 Smokey's hat is focus of new awareness campaign kicking off Wildfire Awareness Month (Photo) Thursday, April 27, 2023 Smokey's hat is focus of new awareness campaign kicking off Wildfire Awareness Month (Photo) SALEM, Ore. – May is Wildfire Awareness Month. Keep Oregon Green, in partnership with federal, state, tribal and local fire agencies and organizations, celebrates May as the ideal month to create defensible space around homes before...
ODF Southwest Oregon District Responds to First Fires of the Year Tuesday, April 25, 2023 ODF Southwest Oregon District Responds to First Fires of the Year Tuesday, April 25, 2023 ODF Southwest Oregon District Responds to First Fires of the Year Warm Weather in the Forecast Could Bring Increased Risk The Oregon Department of Forestry Southwest Oregon District responded to and extinguished the first fires of 2023 on ODF-protected lands in Jackson and Josephine counties on Monday, April 24, 2023.
Forestry department invites public comment on state forest management activities Tuesday, April 25, 2023 Tuesday, April 25, 2023 Forestry department invites public comment on state forest management activities Salem, Ore. -- The Oregon Department of Forestry is inviting public comment on planned projects, timber sales and other management activities in state-owned forests in fiscal year 2024. Starting April 25 through 5 p.m. June 8,...
Oregon Department of Forestry decides to not renew firefighting insurance policy Friday, April 21, 2023 Friday, April 21, 2023 Oregon Department of Forestry decides to not renew firefighting insurance policy Salem, OR – After much consideration, Oregon’s State Forester has decided to not renew the Department of Forestry’s firefighting insurance policy with Lloyd’s of London for the 2023-2024 policy year. This policy was first obtained prior...
Board of Forestry host field tour and community social in Wallowa County on April 26, retreat on April 27 Monday, April 17, 2023 Monday, April 17, 2023 Board of Forestry host field tour and community social in Wallowa County on April 26, retreat on April 27 SALEM, Ore. — The Oregon Board of Forestry will meet next week in eastern Oregon, with a field tour and community social scheduled on Wednesday, April 26, and a strategic planning meeting scheduled on April 27. There will not be a...
Adaptive Management Program Committee meets April 24 Friday, April 14, 2023 Friday, April 14, 2023 Adaptive Management Program Committee meets April 24 SALEM, Ore. — The Adaptive Management Program Committee will hold a hybrid meeting Monday, April 24, at noon. To join virtually, please use the Zoom video conference information found on the agenda. To attend in-person, go to the ODF...
Forestry Program for Oregon Subcommittee meets April 19 Friday, April 14, 2023 Friday, April 14, 2023 Forestry Program for Oregon Subcommittee meets April 19 SALEM, Ore. — The Forestry Program for Oregon Subcommittee will meet virtually on Wednesday, April 19 from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. To join virtually, please use the Zoom video conference information found on the agenda. The subcommittee’s...
Oregon urban and community forestry awards this year include honors for Redmond arborist (Photo) Tuesday, April 11, 2023 Oregon urban and community forestry awards this year include honors for Redmond arborist (Photo) Tuesday, April 11, 2023 Oregon urban and community forestry awards this year include honors for Redmond arborist (Photo) REDMOND, Ore. – Arborist Cassie Sigloh of Redmond is among individuals and organizations being honored this year by the Oregon Department of Forestry and the non-profit organization Oregon Community Trees (OCT). Other Oregon Urban and...
Oregon urban and community forestry awards this year honor Portland Fruit Tree Project, Rivers of Life in West Linn and people in Redmond, Vernonia (Photo) Tuesday, April 11, 2023 Oregon urban and community forestry awards this year honor Portland Fruit Tree Project, Rivers of Life in West Linn and people in Redmond, Vernonia (Photo) Tuesday, April 11, 2023 Oregon urban and community forestry awards this year honor Portland Fruit Tree Project, Rivers of Life in West Linn and people in Redmond, Vernonia (Photo) SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Forestry and the non-profit organization Oregon Community Trees (OCT) have announced this year’s Oregon Urban and Community Forestry Award honorees. They are:Cassie Sigloh in RedmondMichael Calhoun...
Forest Trust Land Advisory Committee meets April 14 in Salem with virtual option via Zoom Monday, April 10, 2023 Monday, April 10, 2023 Forest Trust Land Advisory Committee meets April 14 in Salem with virtual option via Zoom SALEM, Ore. — The Forest Trust Land Advisory Committee meets April 14 at 10 a.m. at ODF headquarters in Salem, with a virtual participation & viewing option via Zoom.The public meeting will be held in the Tillamook Room, Building C, at...
OSFM Extends Deadline for Annual Sparky Awards Nominations (Photo) Friday, April 7, 2023 OSFM Extends Deadline for Annual Sparky Awards Nominations (Photo) Friday, April 7, 2023 OSFM Extends Deadline for Annual Sparky Awards Nominations (Photo) SALEM, Ore. - Do you know someone who has exceptionally improved fire prevention and safety within their community? Let’s recognize them for their outstanding work!The Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal has extended the 2023 Golden and...
City of Grants Pass Announces Spring 2023 Open Burn Window Wednesday, April 5, 2023 Wednesday, April 5, 2023 City of Grants Pass Announces Spring 2023 Open Burn Window The City of Grants Pass announces Spring 2023 Open Burn Window Saturday, May 6th through Sunday, May 14th. Residents of the City of Grants Pass will be able to apply for their burn permits online or in-person starting Wednesday, May...
State Fire Marshal announces recipients for $25 million Engine Program Tuesday, April 4, 2023 Tuesday, April 4, 2023 State Fire Marshal announces recipients for $25 million Engine Program SALEM, Ore – The Oregon State Fire Marshal announced awards for its $25 million Engine Program. Across Oregon, 76 local fire service agencies were selected to receive a new type 3, type 6, or water tender to boost firefighting...
Certified Burn Manager Advisory Committee meets April 10 Friday, March 31, 2023 Friday, March 31, 2023 Certified Burn Manager Advisory Committee meets April 10 SALEM, Ore. — The Certified Burn Manager Advisory Committee will meet Monday, April 10, 2023, from 9 a.m. to noon at the ODF Headquarters, Building D, Santiam Room, 2600 State Street, Salem. To join virtually, please use the Zoom video...
Free trees--no fool'n Seedling give aways aim to help forestlands recover after devastating 2020 wildfires (Photo) Wednesday, March 29, 2023 Free trees--no fool'n Seedling give aways aim to help forestlands recover after devastating 2020 wildfires (Photo) Wednesday, March 29, 2023 Free trees--no fool'n Seedling give aways aim to help forestlands recover after devastating 2020 wildfires (Photo) SALEM, Ore. – There will be two tree seedling give aways to help with reforestation and recovery from wildfires that took place in 2020. The first is April 1, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., and focused on restoration efforts after the Beachie...
State Forester Mukumoto proclaims April as Oregon Arbor Month (Photo) Wednesday, March 29, 2023 State Forester Mukumoto proclaims April as Oregon Arbor Month (Photo) Wednesday, March 29, 2023 State Forester Mukumoto proclaims April as Oregon Arbor Month (Photo) SALEM, Ore. — State Forester Calvin Mukumoto has proclaimed all of April as Oregon Arbor Month, allowing lots of time for commemorative plantings and other tree-related activities. “Trees play an essential role in the lives of...
Committee for Emergency Fire Cost to meet for special meeting April 3 via Zoom Tuesday, March 28, 2023 Tuesday, March 28, 2023 Committee for Emergency Fire Cost to meet for special meeting April 3 via Zoom SALEM, Ore. – The Emergency Fire Cost Committee will meet virtually Monday, April 3 at 8 a.m. To join the virtual meeting use the Zoom video conference information found on the agenda. To provide public comment, please contact Chrystal...
Town of Talent rises from the ashes to become Oregon's Tree City of the Year (Photo) Thursday, March 23, 2023 Town of Talent rises from the ashes to become Oregon's Tree City of the Year (Photo) Thursday, March 23, 2023 Town of Talent rises from the ashes to become Oregon's Tree City of the Year (Photo) TALENT, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Forestry has selected the southern Oregon town of Talent to be Oregon’s Tree City of the Year. Only one community is chosen each year from across the state. Cottage Grove was last year’s...
Community Wildfire Defense Grant Oregon Awardees Announced Thursday, March 23, 2023 Thursday, March 23, 2023 Community Wildfire Defense Grant Oregon Awardees Announced Salem, OR—Ten project proposals in Oregon, including one by the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF), have been selected to be funded by the Community Wildfire Defense Grant (CWDG). The proposals focus on assisting communities in...
Committee for Family Forestlands meets March 23 Friday, March 17, 2023 Friday, March 17, 2023 Committee for Family Forestlands meets March 23 SALEM, Ore. — The Committee for Family Forestlands will meet virtually on Thursday, March 23 from 9 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. To join virtually, please use the Zoom video conference information found on the agenda. The committee’s agenda...
Grants Pass Police and Fire participate in "Believe In Heroes" program (Photo) Thursday, March 16, 2023 Grants Pass Police and Fire participate in "Believe In Heroes" program (Photo) Thursday, March 16, 2023 Grants Pass Police and Fire participate in "Believe In Heroes" program (Photo) Riverside Elementary School 2nd graders put on their "Believe In Heroes" program. Riverside invited local First Responders and recognized us for the work we do in our community. Select second-grade students interviewed a member from...
Adaptive Management Program Committee meets March 27 Thursday, March 16, 2023 Thursday, March 16, 2023 Adaptive Management Program Committee meets March 27 SALEM, Ore. — The Adaptive Management Program Committee will hold a hybrid meeting Monday, March 27, at noon. To join virtually, please use the Zoom video conference information found on the agenda. To attend in-person, go to the ODF...