Malheur National Forest

Frequently Asked Questions - Memorials

1. I want to scatter burial ashes of a loved one. Can I do this in a national forest? There are no rules or regulations within the Forest Service addressing this issue. However, some states regulate or prohibit the scattering of ashes. It is important to check local and state regulations and laws pertaining to this activity.
2. I want to make a memorial to a loved one. Can I do this in a national forest? It may be possible to put a memorial up for a loved one on the forest. You need to contact the special use person on the district where you would like something put. It has to meet criteria and you will have to maintain any repairs to the object. The memorial placement will be decided by the forest service. It must be in a public spot which may or may not be a area dear to your loved one.
3. Can I plant a memorial tree on the Malheur National Forest? No, you can't just plant a tree on forest lands. You can, however, contact Plant-a-Tree in the Forest Service Region 6 Office, located in Portland, Oregon. The tree will be planted somewhere on the forest of your choice. While you will not know the exact location of the tree, you will get an acknowledgment of the receipt of money for the tree.
   Contact: 333 SW First ST. Portland, OR 97208-3623, 503-808-2644. The National Arbor Day Foundation also plants trees in memory.