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River cleanup comes to the Wilson River on September 21

River cleanup comes to the Wilson River on September 21

TILLAMOOK STATE FOREST – The Tillamook-based nonprofit Wilson River Cleanup Group (WRCG) is holding its annual river cleanup September 21, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The group wants to make sure the river may be enjoyed by all, so it annually organizes a cleanup day where participants

OHV trails reopen in Tillamook State Forest, Columbia Co. fires now at 5

OHV trails reopen in Tillamook State Forest, Columbia Co. fires now at 5

VERNONIA – Oregon Department of Forestry officials now say that the number of confirmed fires from lightning strikes early Thursday morning has grown to five, with crews investigating reports of three more smoke plumes. A storm cell moved through the region overnight, with multiple lightning strikes recorded in Columbia County northeast

ODF, South Fork Forest Camp crews mobilize to fight small Columbia Co. wildfires

ODF, South Fork Forest Camp crews mobilize to fight small Columbia Co. wildfires

VERNONIA – A storm cell moved through the region overnight, with multiple lightning strikes recorded in Columbia County north of Vernonia around 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. on Thursday, August 29. At least four small fires ignited as a result, with crews from the Oregon Department of Forestry, fire

OHV trails close in the Tillamook State Forest amid high fire danger

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 few days will bring heightened danger as temperatures spike into the upper 90’s. Much of the Willamette Valley has already been placed into a red flag warning by the Portland

Tillamook State Forest road closures coming during hunting season

Tillamook State Forest road closures coming during hunting season

By Daniel Pearson – Salmonberry Magazine TILLAMOOK STATE FOREST – TheOregon Department of Forestry [https://www.oregon.gov/odf/Pages/index.aspx](ODF) announced it will resume road restrictions this fall in the western part of theTillamook State Forest [http://tillamookforestcenter.org/]to improve deer and elk escapement during hunting season. The

Manning Trailhead expansion ribbon cutting ceremony to be held on Saturday, June 14

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 to the Manning Trailhead on the Banks-Vernonia State Trail. The project is expected to nearly triple the capacity for vehicles at the busy access point for the trail, which is also

Salmonberry Trail Intergovernmental Agency will meet June 7 in Tillamook

Salmonberry Trail Intergovernmental Agency will meet June 7 in Tillamook

SALEM–The Salmonberry Trail Intergovernmental Agency (STIA) will hold a board meeting on Friday, June 7 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Officer’s Mess Hall at the Port of Tillamook Bay, 6825 Officer’s Row, Tillamook Ore. The meeting will open with a work session

Planned burns can reduce wildfire risks, but expanding use of 'good fire' isn't easy

Planned burns can reduce wildfire risks, but expanding use of 'good fire' isn't easy

Courtney Schultz [https://theconversation.com/profiles/courtney-schultz-526107], Colorado State University [http://theconversation.com/institutions/colorado-state-university-1267]; Cassandra Moseley [https://theconversation.com/profiles/cassandra-moseley-417147], University of Oregon [http://theconversation.com/institutions/university-of-oregon-811], and Heidi Huber-Stearns [https://theconversation.com/profiles/heidi-huber-stearns-528706], University of Oregon [http://theconversation.com/inst

Wildflower and butterfly sketching workshop coming to the Tillamook Forest Center Sunday, April 28

Wildflower and butterfly sketching workshop coming to the Tillamook Forest Center Sunday, April 28

TILLAMOOK STATE FOREST – A wildflower and butterfly sketching workshop hosted by Seaside-based artist, educator and forager Dorota Haber-Lehigh is coming to the Tillamook Forest Center Sunday, April 28 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. The workshop, intended for participants ages 12 to adult, requires registration and a $25 fee

Oregon Department of Forestry seeks public input in Northwest Oregon State Forests Management, Habitat Conservation Plan

Oregon Department of Forestry seeks public input in Northwest Oregon State Forests Management, Habitat Conservation Plan

SALEM – Public input is sought on the Oregon Department of Forestry’s (ODF) Northwest Oregon State Forests Management Plan and Habitat Conservation Plan at a roundtable discussion scheduled in Salem on Friday, April 12. The discussion will begin at 1 p.m. in the Tillamook Room at the Oregon Department