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The stormy weather has arrived – and coupled with COVID-19, our trails could use some TLC. Here’s how you can help. 

What does being a trail steward mean? 

If you are a new trail user, or just never heard of trail stewardship, it’s as simple as leaving the trail better than you found it. 

A trail steward is someone that knows what a trail in good shape looks like, someone who cares for trails as they use them. 

Trail stewards are especially important this year. In seasons before the pandemic, DNR would partner with stakeholders and volunteers to have large work parties of people that come and tend to the trails. 

This year, COVID-19 has put a pause on those gatherings and slowed the ability to work with our partners and stay on top of regular maintenance. This means our trails may be in rougher shape than usual. 

Want to help? Inspired by the Recreate Responsibly coalition and Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance information, check out these tips on how you can help make your time on the trail a better then when you found it.

1. Trash? Pack it out.

Every trail user should experience pristine nature. It starts with each of us, and it is important to do your part in keeping our trails and recreation sites free of trash. 

Make sure that if you packed it in, that you pack it out.

Join the Dirty Pocket Club – put trash, even small things like gum wrappers (micro-trash), in zipped pockets or in a trash bag in your backpack to make sure it doesn’t fall out by accident.

Micro-trash affects the environment in a multitude of ways, including posing a risk to wildlife that could ingest it, and polluting the watershed.

Even organic waste, like apple cores, banana peels, and especially dog poop, are not native to Washington forests. This waste needs to be taken all the way home.

Food waste can attract bears and other animals, creating a potentially dangerous situation for animals and hikers alike. 

Forests are delicately balanced ecosystems, and using them as a compost pile just isn’t helpful for the forest’s health. Besides, no one wants to see your apple core on their adventure. 

Courtesy of Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance Advanced: Leave negative trace

Want to take Leave No Trace up a level? Try leaving a negative trace on your next outdoor outing. Leave the trail much better than you found it — bring a bag for trash (try reusing a bread bag or other packaging) and personal protective equipment, such as gloves and hand sanitizer. 

When you see trash, no matter how small, put it in your bag and throw it into a trash bin when you get home.

Always remember to put your own safety first and be careful not to pick up anything potentially harmful, like needles. Instead, try and remember the location so you can report it later. 

2. Something blocking the trail? Move it.  

Sometimes branches or other debris blow down onto the trail. It’s important to keep trails clear for users for whom debris might prove an obstacle, like mountain bikers and people with disabilities.

No one is immune to stumbling over a rogue log. So be courteous and help your fellow adventurers out.

If the debris is small, go ahead and move it off the path. When lifting, make sure to use your legs to lift the weight, and not your back. Never try to do more than you are able, and always consider your own safety first.  

Advanced: Report larger problems

If you came across an issue you couldn’t fix, such as a downed tree blocking the path, a large puddle, or waste you didn’t feel comfortable collecting, please report it so that DNR’s recreation staff can take care of it safely. 

Visit our Recreation Resources page to see which region your trail is in, then call or email that region’s office to report the issue.

If you encounter illegal activity on the trail, please report it to the DNR by emailing forestwatch@dnr.wa.gov. Your feedback and contributions are what help make Washington trails such great places to visit. 

Courtesy of Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance 3. Large puddles in the trail? 

If you come across a large puddle, look to see if it has a blocked drain. This happens when leaves and sticks are washed downstream to create a natural dam. If possible, dislodge the “dam” with a stick or with your foot, allowing the puddle to drain.

Be careful of existing infrastructure and only distribute obvious debris. 

Come prepared. Wear footwear that can handle a puddle, no matter the time of year, in case you come across one on the trail. Advanced: Avoid trail braiding  

When hikers go around established trails (usually because of a puddle or other obstacle) and make the trail wider, this is often called trail braiding.

Why does this matter? Trail braiding dislodges soil and can lead to sediment getting washed into our waters, degrading water quality and fish habitat.

If you are interested in learning more, this pamphlet explains why sediment is harmful to streams. And in this science demo, it shows that there is an increase in runoff when soil is exposed. 

Recreationists should stay on the trails as much as possible, even if that means getting your boots or bike muddy, to keep our waterways clean and all the forest ecosystems functioning properly.  

Capitol Forest Great Gravel Pack-In, 2019 4. Want to learn more about volunteering? 

Do you have a passion for trail maintenance and want to volunteer to help keep our forests ready for all the different kinds of recreation? There may be opportunities to work with our local recreation managers and other groups that are organizing small, local work parties to tackle areas that are in the most need. 

Learn more about different kinds of volunteer events through the Washington Trail Association (WTA), Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance, Backcountry Horsemen of Washington, Friends of Capitol Forest, Washington Off Highway Vehicle Alliance, and Northwest Motorcycle Association.

You can also volunteer with DNR in a variety of ways. Join a work party or become a Forest Watch volunteer, for instance, and spend time helping out the trails you love most. Learn how at dnr.wa.gov/volunteer.

Advanced: Become a camp host

Love to camp? Live the dream. Apply for a campground host position for the next summer season. Campground hosts provide a positive, helpful, and informative DNR presence in campgrounds and recreation areas. Learn more at dnr.wa.gov/volunteer. 

With fall weather here, people are thinking of when and how they will burn this year’s silviculture (forestry-related) debris.

In this article, I will focus on outdoor burning under Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) rules. The rules apply to burning silvicultural material (wood, branches, bark, etc., left after thinning, pruning or harvesting forest trees) on lands that are:

• Under DNR wildfire jurisdiction (see insert below)
• Outside of a designated Urban Growth Area (UGA).

Ten Tips for Success

Here are some tips to ensure you are successful and safe when burning silviculuture debris this fall and winter after temperatures cool and fire dangers recede.

1. Know the rules – Visit DNR’s Outdoor Burning web page to see if you need a permit to burn. Not all outdoor fires require a permit. Whether or not you need a permit, be sure to call 1-800-323 BURN or check DNR’s fire danger web page before you burn. DNR monitors local fire dangers and air quality issues through the year and may need to restrict or shut down outdoor burning in some areas, even in winter.
2. Locate the pile in a good place – Piles should be 10 to 20 feet away from trees, and 50 feet from structures. Larger slash piles may need to be further away. If protecting your trees is a concern, make sure to burn on a calm day. Wind can easily push a fire’s heat sideways and scorch trees more than 20 feet away. Be aware of what is under your slash pile, too, because burning can damage soil as well as tree roots.
3. Building tall piles are better – A taller pile is better because it often will burn cleaner and hotter. Just like building a campfire you want to form a pyramid of material. At that bottom of that pyramid you’ll need tinder and kindling to get the larger material above to burn. Needles and small twigs are excellent sources of tinder and kindling to get your slash pile burning efficiently.
4. Start building piles in spring and summer – Building burn piles in the spring and summer allows them to dry out before fall. Dry material ignites easily and will burn cleaner and more completely.
5. Cover piles before fall rains – When summer nears its end, cover between a quarter and a third of your slash pile so there will be a dry spot to ignite it. Pick the area you cover carefully; it should have enough dry, fine fuels to easily ignite. Tarps or plastic sold in large sheets make excellent slash pile covers. For a more economical solution, check with local lumber yards to see if they are giving away used lumber wraps — the materials lumber mills use to cover the loads of 2×4’s they ship to lumber yards and home improvement stores.
6. Build a fuel break around your pile – Clear away all flammable debris for at least 24 inches around your slash pile to prevent the fire from spreading. If your burn is one that requires a permit, follow any special directions indicated on the permit.
7. Burn with snow – If you live where it gets cold enough for snow to stick on the ground, wait until a couple of inches of snow have accumulated before igniting your pile. If you are not in snow country, burn after several good rains to insure that the ground and any nearby vegetation are moist.
8. Burn in the fall – Fall or early winter are great times to burn because your material will be dryer than if you waited until spring. Fall burning also takes advantage of the approaching wet, cold winter weather that can help assure the fire stays out after the burn. Statistically, most wildfires caused by escaped outdoor burning occur in the spring, not late fall or early winter.
9. Ignite your pile with a propane torch – A propane torch is a safe and efficient way to get piles ignited. Never, ever use gasoline to ignite a pile. To see what can happen if you use gasoline, visit www.youtube.com and type in “gas brush piles ignition” to see videos on the many things what can go wrong when you use gasoline to ignite slash piles. Now that you’re online, google “propane torch” for find places to buy a propane torch if you don’t already have one.
10. Check your pile – Check your pile after you think it is out. Use a shovel to dig in the pile’s ashes to ensure that it is truly out. Numerous spring and summer wildfires linked to outdoor burning are started by slash piles that were burned the previous winter, some even with snow on the ground! What happens is that a pile may burn down and appear to go out but some of the material will get mixed with dirt underneath and smolder throughout winter and into spring. Then, with warmer weather, the ground dries out, the still-smoldering material finally gets exposed to air and nearby dry materials. The result? The next wildfire. No matter how sure you are that your wintertime slash pile burn is out, check the pile again — at least twice — when temperatures warm up in spring.

How do I know if my land is protected from wildfire by DNR? Look at your annual property tax statement. If it contains a charge for the Forest Fire Protection Assessment (FFPA) then your land is under DNR’s wildfire protection jurisdiction. Owners of priva  te and state “forest land” pay this fee to help support DNR’s wildfire preparedness, education, training and other protection activities. FFPA rates are established in law by the legislature (RCW 76.04.610), and are assessed on the unimproved forested or partially forested parcels, excluding structures.

By Guy Gifford, landowner assistance forester & fire prevention and Firewise coordinator, Washington State Department of Natural Resources, Northeast Region, guy.gifford@dnr.wa.gov

Want answers to your questions about outdoor burning? Contact your nearest DNR Region Office, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

This article was originally published in 2017 in the Forest Stewardship Notes.

Did you know that your trees need care throughout the winter to maintain their health? Or that you need to start that care now, before a big freeze hits?

Even though trees in the urban areas are now going into dormancy, they require attention throughout the winter to stay strong and be prepared for the upcoming spring.

Here are four tips to follow:

• Use mulch. Apply a two- to four-inch layer of wood chips, bark or other organic mulch spread over the root system of the tree to help reduce soil evaporation, improve water absorption and insulate against temperature extremes. To prevent rodent damage and the possibility of rot, make sure that mulch does not rest against the trunk of the tree by applying it in a doughnut shape around the tree’s base, a hands-breadth away from the trunk. In most cases, there is no need to fertilize trees. Consider layering leaves around the base of each tree as natural mulch.

• Prune. Although trees can also be pruned in the summer during active growth, late winter is often a favorite time for pruning due to the improved visibility of a tree’s limbs and structure when its leaves are gone. The main reasons to prune a tree are for safety, health and aesthetics. First, assess your tree and determine if it is developing a healthy branch structure. Remove dead, broken and crossing branches and improve a tree’s form, but make sure you are doing it correctly. Always prune at the branch collar – the point where a branch joins a larger one – and don’t remove any branches without good reason. Follow this link to find out more about pruning trees. Plus, we recommend first-time pruners sign up for a workshop, such as UW’s Center for Urban Horticulture, Plant Amnesty, Seattle Tilth and City Fruit 

• Wrap the trunk. Some recently planted thin-barked trees such as honey locust, maple or linden are susceptible to bark-damaging sunscald and frost cracks when temperatures fluctuate in fall and winter. Wrap trunks of younger trees up to the first branches using commercial tree wrap to protect the bark. Remember to take the wrap off once weather warms in the spring.

• Give them a drink. If this winter brings long periods of dry weather (two to three weeks without rain or snow) and the ground is not frozen, it is a good idea to give your trees some water. Water trees throughout the dripline of the tree – the area from just outside the trunk to the outer edge of the longest branches. Trees need about 10 gallons of water per inch of tree diameter. Long, slow watering will assure that water reaches down into the root zone.

Additional Tips

If a newly planted tree has a Gator bag or other watering bag around its trunk, it is best to remove it during the winter months. During winter, these Gator bags can attract mice and other small mammals who may like to snack on the bark of your young tree. Remove watering bags until we are past frosty weather.

Always call an arborist for consultation if concerns are identified. A certified arborist is trained to use best practices that will keep trees healthy and looking good. Arborists can identify branches that have problems and ones that could be a future hazard.

A little investment into trees when they’re young can lead to beautiful trees that help cool homes in the summer, block winter winds, and add character and property value. Your care for them will provide benefits for years to come.

If you have any questions or want more information on urban tree care, contact DNR’s Urban and Community Forestry Program.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 11/16/20 Archie Creek Fire 100 Percent Contained   ROSEBURG, OR – The Roseburg District, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Umpqua National Forest are declaring that the Archie Creek Fire is 100% CONTAINED as of Monday, November 16, 2020.   Additionally, the Umpqua National Forest is declaring the Thielsen Fire as CONTROLLED.   With the recent change in weather conditions, fire officials with the U.S. Forest Service will officially end fire season on the Umpqua National Forest, effective Monday, November 16, at 12:01 a.m.   With the end of fire season Industrial Fire Precaution restrictions will be lifted on the forest.   During the last several weeks, our area received widespread precipitation which has moderated conditions enough to drop the fire danger to a low status. People are still encouraged to completely extinguish their campfires before leaving a site.   The term CONTAINED is a status of a wildfire suppression, which signifies the...

John Day, Prairie City and Hines, OR. – After carefully monitoring conditions across the Forest, fire officials have determined that conditions are within specific parameters, including temperature, relative humidity and fuel moisture to continue prescribed fire operations.    Emigrant Creek Ranger District plans to begin work on pile burning starting the week of November 9.  Areas of planned work include, Wolf, Jane, UP, Marshall Devine and Dove.  Burning of landing piles will occur in the Upper Pine and Wolf project areas.    Prairie City Ranger District will finish up needed work in the Elk 16 FA unit and begin pile burning in units within the Elk 16 (Bugle), Summit, and Dads project areas during the week of November 9.   Blue Mountain Ranger District plan to continue pile burning along the 18 Rd area, Soda Bear (Sugar), and Galena (Hunt and Twin) project areas.    For the safety of firefighters and the public, roads and areas of prescribed fire activity will be...

John Day, Prairie City and Hines, OR. – After carefully monitoring conditions across the Forest, fire officials have determined that conditions are within specific parameters, including temperature, relative humidity, and fuel moisture to continue prescribed fire operations.    Since beginning ignitions Monday, November 2, Emigrant Creek Ranger District successfully completed 3200 acres of planned prescribed landscape burning, including 2800 acres of aerial ignitions in the George unit. Resources will continue to patrol and monitor the area.   Prairie City Ranger District successfully completed approximately 970 acres of prescribed landscape burning in the Elk 16 FA unit this week.  Resources will continue to patrol and monitor the area.    All 3 districts may begin burning piles on November 9.  All burning is weather and condition dependent.    For the safety of firefighters and the public, roads and areas of prescribed fire activity will be signed. Please avoid these...

She presided over her lands with wide spreading arms, providing grace and shelter for many. Birds loved being near her and often perched in the folds of her luxuriant robes. She fed deer and the soil with all of the things she carefully placed around her solid feet. She deeply held the soil she loved and nourished. Life was good for a long, long time until that fateful day — the day she died.

Ponderosa Pine Skeleton. Photo by Ken Bevis

Was it lightning strikes perhaps? She did stand tall on the hill. Or was it simple ravage of pathogens clogging up her veins? Or did she die from starvation or no water? We don’t know, but suddenly, she wilted. Her flesh withered and became dry and brown — scabby even. Pieces fell to the earth, one at a time after dangling pathetically for long periods, waving weakly in the wind. Miraculously, she did not fall over, but came apart one slow piece at a time, bit by bit.

It took only a few short years for her lush exterior tissues to express death and fall away. All that was left was her vast skeleton and the rough gray/brown skin outside. For a while even this hung on, loose on her surface, spooky night flying bats resting underneath. Eventually, even that fell away one sheet at a time.

All that remains now is her stark white skeleton standing high on the hill, fully a century since her untimely death, haunting us with her silhouette.

Some onlookers feel a chill when they peruse the tall, standing dead tree; the SNAG…….

Skagit River tree skeleton. Photo by Ken Bevis

Snags remind us of death on Halloween, while our minds are filled with goblins, ghosts, ghouls and skeletons rattling about. Just like these monsters, our snags come with their own lore. Don’t lean on her. Don’t linger too long — she likes to throw big branches down to smash you. She rattles in the wind. She is a stark tree skeleton.

But wait! Isn’t that woodpecker tapping on the snag? What is it doing? It’s digging for something to eat. He finds an insect and pulls the delicious treat from the dead wood. And are those mushrooms and fungal conks coming out of the stem? Yes, dead wood is a rich substrate for fungal growth of many types, including some of those that produce a deep death-like sleep. Be careful what you eat.

Hairy woodpecker. Photo by Gregg Thompson

And that woodpecker just went into a dark cavity hole high on the stem, right below the red-tailed hawk perched in the top, right next to the spooky ravens croaking “Nevermore.” A squirrel just went into that other cavity lower on the stem hoping to survive the evening. Night falls and an owl gives eerie hoots as he emerges from a cavity. Bats come swarming out of cracks and holes, flying out into the night. There are many creatures living in and on the snag corpse, like an eerie mansion! Bwa HA HA!!!

Pileated woodpecker nest. Photo by Gregg Thompson

Turns out that dead wood is an essential habitat feature of forest ecosystems. And rotting wood feeds the soil, feeds the fungus, and rots away everything, including dead bodies.

While once spooked by the snag, we now know we need not fear it. Though she seems dead, she may be alive yet! Skeleton indeed, but a living one.

Protect snags whenever you can, especially big ones.

Dead trees are full of life.

Happy Halloween!

Written by Ken Bevis, DNR State Wildlife Biologist

John Day, Prairie City and Hines, OR. – After carefully monitoring conditions across the Forest, fire officials have determined that conditions are within specific parameters, including temperature, relative humidity, and fuel moisture to continue prescribed fire operations.   Blue Mountain Ranger District may continue pile burning the week of November 2.    Emigrant Creek Ranger District may begin landscape burning in the George unit, up to 3000 acres, Monday, November 2.     Prairie City Ranger District will finish landscape burning in Elk 16 L1 unit today, October 30.   Monday, November 2, crews will begin landscape burning in Elk 16 FA unit, approximately 940 acres.  Monday crews will begin blacklining (creating a boundary with fire) the burn area.  Ignitions using aerial resources are planned to begin, Tuesday, November 3.    For the safety of firefighters and the public, roads and areas of prescribed fire activity will be signed, please avoid these areas so as...

Due to ongoing Riverside Fire hazards the Clackamas River Ranger District Fire Closure has been revised. The new closure order can be found at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd835669.pdfThe revised closure map can be found

John Day, Prairie City and Hines, OR. – After carefully monitoring conditions across the Forest, fire officials have determined that conditions are within specific parameters, including temperature, relative humidity, and fuel moisture to continue prescribed fire operations.   Blue Mountain Ranger District may begin landscape burning approximately 143 today, Wednesday, October 28. The work will take place in the Starr project area, Unit 22 north of Bear Valley.    Prairie City Ranger District may begin landscape burning approximately 200 acres, Thursday, October 29.  The work will take place in the Elk 16 project area.   For the safety of firefighters and the public, roads and areas of prescribed fire activity will be signed, please avoid these areas so as not to interfere with ongoing operations.  For safety, roads, trails, and areas may need to close temporarily as firefighter operations are taking place. Smoky conditions may also reduce visibility to a level that would...

Did you know that a smaller energy footprint contributes to a healthier environment? Using less power reduces the amount of harmful greenhouse gas emissions, which are the leading cause of global warming. On an individual level, we can make conscious choices every day to cut down our energy consumption. As an agency charged with prudent management of our state’s environment, the Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is always looking for ways to reduce our energy footprint.

The steps that DNR takes begin with the State Efficiency and Environmental Performance Office (SEEP). This division in the Washington Department of Commerce works with state agencies like DNR to help us reduce greenhouse gas emissions in effective and affordable ways. SEEP assists agencies in finding more sustainable and environmentally beneficial options, like electric vehicles and energy-efficient or zero-energy facilities. They also work to actively reduce the amount of single-use plastics used in state government operations.

With the help of SEEP, DNR recently implemented a series of Energy Support Contracting (ESCO) projects to replace or fix inadequate heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems across the state.

The first of the series was a year-long project at the Tukes Work Center, where capital and one-time operating funding was used to replace the HVAC system that greatly improved the center’s energy consumption.  

Another project installed a new HVAC system at the Northwest Region Headquarters, using ESCO to improve the performance of the systems and optimize energy use. Steve Dormaier, DNR Northwest Region Assistant Manager for Business & Operations, spoke about the project’s success:

“The work they performed made a huge difference with making the system operate correctly and has substantially helped with employee satisfaction and reducing HVAC complaints,” Dormaier said. “It was necessary work.”

DNR has taken many steps over the years to reduce energy consumption and continue to look for ways to reduce our energy footprint.

The hangar where we maintain our wildfire helicopters was upgraded to be a more efficient building. The lights were replaced with high-efficiency, low-wattage lamps and ballasts, and the heating system was replenished.

Another plan, called the DNR Windows Server Virtualization Project, was completed to consolidate the number of computer servers needed in the Natural Resources Building Data Center. This project not only greatly lowered power consumption, but also brought in $107,359 from Puget Sound Energy.

DNR is always looking for ways to save money, especially if it can help reduce our energy footprint. As an agency, we value our environment and we are conscious of our energy consumption. As an individual, you can make small or big changes in your life to minimize your carbon footprint for a better future

John Day, Prairie City and Hines, OR. – After carefully monitoring conditions across the Forest, fire officials have determined that conditions are within specific parameters, including temperature, relative humidity, and fuel moisture to continue prescribed fire operations.   Blue Mountain Ranger District will begin burning hand pile units in the upper Camp Creek and Sulphur Creek project areas today and tomorrow.    Prairie City Ranger District may continue burning piles in the Elk 16 project area, hand piles near the North Fork Malheur River and Grapple piles from Short Creek Guard Station to the Crane Prairie Guard Station starting today.    For the safety of firefighters and the public, roads and areas of prescribed fire activity will be signed, please avoid these areas so as not to interfere with ongoing operations.  For safety, roads, trails, and areas may need to close temporarily as firefighter operations are taking place. Smoky conditions may also reduce...

Forest Service Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) teams have completed their emergency assessments of the fires impacting USFS lands in Western Oregon. One of the main objectives of their assessments is to identify critical values at risk of additional damage due to recent wildfires. Once they identify those values, they outline the risks and suggest mitigation actions (treatments) to minimize future risk   BAER teams created executive summaries that provide a glimpse into the scientific analysis and results of their assessments. The linked summaries (below) contain a simplified summarization of the work performed by the BAER teams. Please note that treatments identified in these summary documents reflect proposed, but not yet authorized, activities.   Forest Service officials are working closely with local and state agencies on immediate and longer-term recovery needs. Suppression repair and other mitigation work has been occurring in many areas and BAER recommended actions will...

AMENDED EMERGENCY CLOSURE ORDER Bureau of Land Management Roseburg District, Swiftwater Resource Area On September 9, 2020, the Roseburg District issued an Emergency Closure Order that closed all Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands east of Interstate 5 managed by the Swiftwater Resource Area. Then, on September 28, 2020, the BLM amended the Emergency Closure Order to provide additional public access to areas outside of the Archie Creek Fire suppression operations. This Amended Emergency Closure Order updates the BLM lands that will remain closed until such time as conditions allow for safe use of the public lands. Action: Pursuant to 43 CFR 9268.3 and 43 CFR 8364.1, the Bureau of Land Management hereby provides notice that effective at noon on Friday, October 23, 2020, the BLM public lands described below are closed to all forms of public access and will remain closed to protect public land users from risks associated with active wildland fire, fire suppression, suppression...

The Beachie Creek Fire InciWeb page is no longer being monitored or updated as of October 22nd, 2020. For more information about the Beachie Creek Fire, please contact the appropriate agency:  Willamette National Forest - 541-225-6300, https://www.fs.usda.gov/willametteOregon Department of Forestry – 503-829-2216, https://www.oregon.gov/odf/fire/pages/restrictions.aspx Bureau of Land Management -  503-375-5646, www.blm.gov/programs/public-safety-and-fire/fire-and-aviation/regional-info/oregon-washington/fire-restrictions

General Information:  On October 16, 2020 the Type 3 Incident Management Team for the Riverside fire also took command of the Mount Hood National Forest portion of the Lionshead Fire. Personnel on both incidents will continue suppression repair efforts for the protection of watersheds and fisheries, as well as with hazard mitigation efforts so Forest areas roads can be opened safely.   Safety of the public and those working in the burn area continues to be the top priority. We ask that the public please respect road and forest closures until hazard mitigation efforts are complete.   Riverside Fire: Oregon Department of Transportation continues to work to remove fire weakened trees and loose rock that would threaten motorists traveling along Hwy 224. Portland General Electric is also working along the roads to mitigate hazard trees that pose a threat to the power infrastructure. Planning for hazard tree mitigation along roads maintained by the Forest Service and Bureau of Land...

October 20, 2020 News ReleaseOregon/Washington                                                                                 Contact: Cheyne Rossbach, 541-579-0648 Join the BLM for a Post-Wildfire Assessment Presentation on the Archie Creek Fire   Roseburg, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Roseburg District, will hold a virtual meeting to present findings from the Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) team, on Thursday, October 22, 2020, at 4:00 p.m. The BAER team compiles an initial report on fire impacted resources and provides recommendations on stabilizing burned areas to minimize additional damage.   The BAER presentation will be hosted virtually, and open to the public on the Zoom platform with alternate methods for attendance available.   To access the meeting, please use one of the methods outlined below:   Join ZoomGov...

Lionshead Fire Quick Facts   Willamette National Forest Deschutes National Forest Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Approx. Size: 204,469 ac. Start Date: August 16, 2020 For more information: E-mail: 2020.lionshead@firenet.gov  Incident Website: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7049  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHSR6_yJRQkHyGjvvqX99gw     Holiday Farm Fire Quick Facts   Willamette National Forest Oregon Department of Forestry Approx. Size: 173,393 ac. Start Date: September 7, 2020 For more information:  Email: holidayfarmfireinfo@gmail.com Incident Website: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7170/   Beachie Creek Fire Quick Facts   Willamette National Forest Approx. Size: 193,573 ac. Start Date: August 16, 2020   For more information:Email: 2020.BeachieCreek@firenet.gov Incident website: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7001/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/BeachieCreekFire2020 Phone: 509-228-7805, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.   Additional Information Links:  ...

Datos Breves del Incendio Beachie Creek Tamaño aproximado: 193,573 ac.Contencion: 80%             Total de Personal: 52Fecha de Inicio: 16 de Agosto, 2020Causa: Bajo Investigacion Información General: Esta será la última actualización del incendio Beachie Creek.  Las páginas de Inciweb y de Facebook que corresponden al incendio serán actualizadas durante los próximos días mientras el equipo tipo 3 concluye su asignación, pero no serán mantenidas durante el invierno.  Informacion será proporcionada en las paginas del bosque nacional Willamette y la Gerencia de Tierras Públicas del distrito del noroeste de Oregón o en otras plataformas de redes sociales cuando es necesario.  Para más información, visite Inciweb usando el código QR o la página web: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7001/. El trabajo de reparación sigue siendo el enfoque de los bomberos.  Esto incluye excavadores reparando las líneas de contención, las cuales ya están terminando en...

Beachie Creek Fire Quick Facts Approx. Size: 193,573 ac.Containment: 80%          Total Personnel: 52Start Date: August 16, 2020Cause: Under Investigation General Information: This will be the final daily update for the Beachie Creek Fire. The Inciweb page and Beachie Creek Fire Facebook page will be updated for the next several days as the Type 3 team concludes their assignment but will not be maintained through the winter. Fire information will be provided on the Willamette National Forest and Northwest Oregon BLM homepages or through social media channels as needed. For additional information, please visit Inciweb using the QR code or visit: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7001/. Suppression repair work is still the focus for fire crews. This includes excavator operations repairing fire lines, which are wrapping up on the Beachie Creek fire. There is still chipping being done along the 46 road for the Lionshead fire. Crews are making progress towards Brietenbush, but...