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Winter tree care after the storm: proceed with caution

A photo of a large tree that was uprooted during recent winter storms

Many storm-damaged trees are worth saving

December's storm events, including snow, ice, rain, and winds, took a heavy toll on many trees in Oregon, but caution is urged when dealing with the storm's aftermath. Two very common mistakes often happen while cleaning up after a severe storm: trying to save trees that were too damaged during the actual storm, and the use of harmful pruning techniques in storm clean-up. Both of these mistakes can lead to future damage and hazardous trees. A certified arborist - even if homeowners and community leaders have to wait for them to become available - can help avoid both of these situations.

Learn more about post-storm winter tree care

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Helping Fund Wildfire Protection
A photo of wildland-urban interface area in western Oregon

The Oregon Department of Forestry recently provided counties with their wildfire assessment rates on forestland for the upcoming year. These rates reflect rising firefighting costs, a restructured wildfire funding system approved by the 2007 Legislature - including a surcharge on improved lots, and payback of a one-time loan to cover deficits incurred in fighting 14 large fires over the past three years. Forest landowners and owners of one or more improved lots in forest protection districts will see these rates reflected on property tax statements they receive this fall.

Learn more about surcharges and wildfire protection rates

Popular Off-Highway-Vehicle Trails in the Tillamook State Forest RE-OPENED
Off-Highway Vehicle Trail Rider

Changing weather patterns have allowed the department to reduce the Industrial Precuation Level for Northwest Oregon to Level 2 and re-open the OHV trails in the Tillamook State Forest (Browns Camp, Jordan Creek, Diamond Mill, and Trask) and the BLM-managed Nestucca riding areas, effective Wednesday, September 17, 2008, at 1:00 a.m.

For more information, contact Stephanie Beall, 503-359-7464

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Timber Sales on State Forests
A logging operation on one of Oregon's state forests

The Oregon Department of Forestry operates an active timber sale program on state forest lands. Timber sales provide economic benefits to communities where the lands are located, and ultimate social and environmental benefits for all Oregonians.

Find out about upcoming and sold timber sales from state forests

Tillamook Forest Center

Effective Monday, September 8: WINTER HOURS: The Tillamook Forest Center is open Wednesdays through Sundays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Visit us today and "find yourself in the forest!"

Tillamook Forest Center website

Forest History Center

The Forest History Center on ODF's Salem Campus is open on Fridays from 10 a.m to 3 p.m., and at other times by appointment. Stop by and learn more about Oregon's forest past.

Forest History Center webpage

Oregon will celebrate its 150th birthday in 2009!

Oregon will be 150 years old and the Oregon Department of Forestry will be helping to celebrate! Get on the least-exclusive guest list around! Stay up-to-date with the Oregon 150 e-newsletter for all things sesquicentennial. And learn more about how you can "Sustain the Spirit" at the Oregon 150 website.