Oregon Department of Forestry

Oregon Department of Forestry Growing & protecting Oregon's forests for the many benefits they provide.

The Oregon Department of Forestry protects 16 million acres of Oregon's public and private forestlands from wildfire, manages 800,000+ acres of Oregon's state forests, enforces the Oregon Forest Practices Act and other rules and laws to conserve Oregon's forests, assists private forestland owners, and works with urban communities to help sustain Oregon's most "lived-in" forests - trees in urban areas, city parks, neighborhoods, and open spaces.

ODF's Wildland Fire Situation Report is to help create a snapshot of large fire information, weather and prevention info...
09/15/2026

ODF's Wildland Fire Situation Report is to help create a snapshot of large fire information, weather and prevention information. To read the full report, visit https://odffire.com/2026/09/15/7476/

π’π­πšπ² 𝐒𝐧 𝐒𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐑𝐒𝐬 π’πžπ©π­πžπ¦π›πžπ«. With conditions changing, so are fire danger levels and restrictions. Visit https://www...
09/15/2026

π’π­πšπ² 𝐒𝐧 𝐒𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐑𝐒𝐬 π’πžπ©π­πžπ¦π›πžπ«. With conditions changing, so are fire danger levels and restrictions. Visit https://www.oregon.gov/odf/fire/pages/restrictions.aspx to check local restrictions where you live or where you're planning to recreate.

Oregon has another tree-killing invasive pest to worry about. Native to Asia and Russia, velvet longhorned beetle (Trich...
09/12/2026

Oregon has another tree-killing invasive pest to worry about. Native to Asia and Russia, velvet longhorned beetle (Trichoferus campestris) was first sighted in Oregon in Umatilla County in 2019. The Oregon Dept. of Agriculture confirmed the pest was in Multnomah County in 2022.

A wood-boring beetle, it can infest apple, cherry, peach, mulberry, and a number of other deciduous and conifer tree species. It can also burrow into green and dry wood, such as timber and lumber. VLB can greatly reduce fruit production and wood value, and even shorten the lifespan of infested trees.

VLB is spread in firewood and wood products, such as furniture. One way to slow the spread is to not move untreated firewood more than about 10 miles from where it is cut.

Learn more at https://www.dontmovefirewood.org/pest_pathogen/velvet-longhorned-beetle/ Photo credit: USDA APHIS PPQ.

𝐓𝐑𝐒𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐀 𝐒𝐧 𝐰𝐒π₯𝐝𝐟𝐒𝐫𝐞, containment continues to increase, and many fires are in mop up and suppression repair. Be sure t...
09/12/2026

𝐓𝐑𝐒𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐀 𝐒𝐧 𝐰𝐒π₯𝐝𝐟𝐒𝐫𝐞, containment continues to increase, and many fires are in mop up and suppression repair. Be sure to stay up to date on local fire restrictions at https://www.oregon.gov/odf/fire/pages/restrictions.aspx

For fire updates, visit the incident's page.

πŸ“ΈPhotos from:
Austin and The Narrows Fires
Grasshopper Fire
Douglas Forest Protective Association
Paradise, Hagen and Horse Ridge Fire Information
U.S. Forest Service - Wallowa Whitman National Forest
Rowe Creek Complex
Wrights Spring Fire

As we remember September 11, 2001, on this 25th anniversary, we honor the fallen and courageous first responders. Their ...
09/11/2026

As we remember September 11, 2001, on this 25th anniversary, we honor the fallen and courageous first responders. Their dedication reflects the same spirit we see every day in Oregon’s first responders and wildland firefighters, who show up to protect our communities and forests. We remain grateful for all who continue to answer the call to serve and protect.

09/10/2026

Wolf Creek Shooting Lanes temporarily closed for fire mitigation work and improvements.

Adults in Custody (AICs) work crews from South Fork Forest Camp, jointly run by the Oregon Department of Forestry and Oregon Department of Corrections, have been busy doing vegetation management at the shooting lanes to reduce the risk of wildfire. The lanes are closed for the next couple of weeks for the work and so is Wolf Creek Road due to a fire in August.

After the AICs are done clearing vegetation, contractors will be making improvements to the lanes including lengthening some, adding gravel and other upgrades to make the lanes more user friendly. This work is possible thanks to the fundraising efforts of ODF's volunteer non-profit partner, Trash No Lands. Thanks, Trash No Lands for your constant support maintaining the lanes and the donation for improvements!

For updates on state forests shooting lanes see:
https://www.oregon.gov/odf/recreation/Pages/targetshooting.aspx

ODF and a broad group of local partners have written a new climate-informed forestry guide for forest landowners in Wash...
09/09/2026

ODF and a broad group of local partners have written a new climate-informed forestry guide for forest landowners in Washington County. Published this month, the guide was introduced during a tour of private forests in the county whose owners have been trying new approaches to improve the health and resilience of their forests.

In the photo, landowner Laura Garrett explains her climate-informed approach to reforesting a logged parcel. She's added more climate-adapted species into the planting mix and has thinned brush and overcrowded stands to make them safer during wildfires.

Quit sniffing that #2 pencil! As the kids head back to school many of us can recall the smell of that freshly sharpene...
09/08/2026

Quit sniffing that #2 pencil! As the kids head back to school many of us can recall the smell of that freshly sharpened stable of schoolwork. But why? Well, of the 2 billion pencils made each year in the U.S. many are typically made of cedar wood. Many made with Oregon’s native Incense Cedar. Cedar’s long-lasting aroma is due to the presence of volatile organic compounds like cedrol. Cedar wood’s aroma is distinctly woody and resinous, with a dry, grounding quality that evokes warmth and comfort. The fragrance is rich and enduring, making it a popular base note in perfumes, candles, home fragrances and by default pencils.

So, if your kids are daydreaming a lot in school maybe it’s the pencil’s fault for helping them recall that wonderful summer camping trip in the Clatsop, Tillamook or Santiam State Forests and all the great tree smells.

Even though they are back in school there is still time to reconnect with the forest and sniff a real live cedar treeβ€”so plan a fall forest visit by checking out all the state forest campgrounds, trails, and day use areas here: https://www.oregon.gov/odf/recreation/pages/default.aspx

P.S. The " #2" designation refers to the hardness and darkness of the pencil core that is not made from lead but a combination of graphite and clay.

ODF Complex Incident Management Team 1 has been deployed to the Rowe Creek Complex and Shingle Fire and will take comman...
09/08/2026

ODF Complex Incident Management Team 1 has been deployed to the Rowe Creek Complex and Shingle Fire and will take command of the incidents tomorrow. The team will be there primarily to manage suppression repair on these incidents.

The Board of Forestry is meeting tomorrow at Salem headquarters. View the agenda, sign up for public comment, review the...
09/08/2026

The Board of Forestry is meeting tomorrow at Salem headquarters. View the agenda, sign up for public comment, review the board packet, or watch the livestream at tiny.cc/orboardofforestry

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