Salmonberry Trail officials seek members for planning committee
TIMBER – The Salmonberry Trail Intergovernmental Agency is forging ahead with plans for the Salmonberry Trail, and for the next
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Fire Season Begins Statewide
OREGON – Fire season began July 1 for the Tillamook State Forest beginning July 1, and as of Monday, July
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Salmonberry Trail Intergovernmental Agency will meet Oct. 11 in Tillamook
State, tribal, and local leaders will meet to discuss the further development of the Salmonberry Trail in Tillamook on Friday, Oct. 11 at 10 a.m.
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Tillamook Forest Heritage Trust will host ‘Routebeer’ event to recognize supporters
In recognition of the Tillamook Forest Heritage Trust’s supporters, donors, and contributors — as well as to celebrate Highway 6’s recent designation as a scenic byway — the organization will host an event at the Tillamook Forest Center on Saturday, September 21.
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OHV trails reopen in Tillamook State Forest, Columbia Co. fires now at 5
Five small wildfires have been confirmed and contained in Columbia County, with Oregon Department of Forestry officials sending an airplane to scout for more fires this afternoon in Clatsop and Columbia Counties. Anyone who sees smoke is asked to call 911.
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ODF, South Fork Forest Camp crews mobilize to fight small Columbia Co. wildfires
A storm cell moved through the region in the early morning of Thursday, Aug. 29, with multiple lightning strikes in Columbia County north of Vernonia. At least four small fires ignited as a result, with crews from the Oregon Deprtment of Forestry and other agencies working through the morning to contain them.
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OHV trails close in the Tillamook State Forest amid high fire danger
NW OREGON – While the fire season has been mild for most of the northwestern portion of Oregon, the next
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Manning Trailhead expansion ribbon cutting ceremony to be held on Saturday, June 14
By Chas Hundley and Olivia Johnson MANNING – Several Oregon state agencies have teamed up to refurbish and expand access
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Salmonberry Trail Intergovernmental Agency will meet June 7 in Tillamook
HD 32 state rep. Tiffiny Mitchell said that she supports the concept of the Salmonberry Trail on its merits as an economic driver and as a way to showcase the natural beauty of the Tillamook State Forest.
“I am aware that there are concerns from some over the trail, but am committed to and trust that advocates for the trail are working to address those through a robust and transparent process,” Mitchell told the Banks Post.
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Planned burns can reduce wildfire risks, but expanding use of ‘good fire’ isn’t easy
Western states are preparing for summer and wildfire season. And although it may seem counter-intuitive, some of the most urgent conversations are about getting more fire onto the landscape.
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