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Articles from the September 10, 2014 edition


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  • Fire danger raised

    Sep 10, 2014

    Industrial Fire Precaution Level Increases on the Willamette National Forest Due to increased fire danger levels, the Willamette National Forest is increasing the Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL) to a three, effective 12:01 am on Thursday, September 11. The IFPL applies to permitted and industrial operations, including woodcutting, on federal lands. IFPL III is considered a “partial shutdown.” Under a level III, the following activities are prohibited, except as indicated: · Power saws – except at loading sites and on tra...

  • Public Use Restriction in effect

    Sep 10, 2014

    Industrial Fire Precaution Level also increases Due to increased fire danger levels, the Willamette National Forest will initiate the following public use restrictions, effective Thursday, September 11: Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, or campfire, including a charcoal fire, except in campfire rings at posted, developed and designated recreation areas (see list below) and in Wilderness areas. Portable cooking stoves using liquefied or bottled fuel are still permissible in dispersed areas. Using a generator except in designated...