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Oregon Department of Forestry
A woodland scene in western Oregon


McGinnis Creek Fire declared contained
This is a photo of smoke from the McGinnis Creek Fire, burning 12 miles southeast of Spray ODF Incident Management Team 1 demobilized
The McGinnis Creek Fire, reported on Friday, July 24 - four miles northwest of the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument Visitors Center, one mile west of Highway 19; and about 12 miles southeast of Spray - has been contained effective July 30. The fire burned 3,417 acres on private and Bureau of Land Management lands. With the demobilization of the Type 1 incident management team, the fire has been turned back over to a Type 3 team with the Central Oregon District for further suppression action.
More information on the McGinnis Creek Fire
Spotlight on ODF
Live near trees? Is your home protected from wildfire?
A photo of a home with wildfire and smoke in the background
Learn about protecting your home from wildfire. Safe debris burning and alternatives to burning, campfire and barbecue safety, and much more.
Popular off-highway vehicle trails in the Tillamook State Forest REOPEN
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Due to an decrease in Fire Danger and the Industrial Fire Precaution Level being lowered to Levels 1 and 2, the off-highway vehicle trails in the Tillamook State Forest (Browns Camp, Jordan Creek, Diamond Mill, and Trask) and the BLM Nestucca Riding Area that were closed on Tuesday, July 28th REOPEN for public use effective 1:00 a.m., Saturday, August 1st.
Dynamic forest ecosystems
A photo of Wolf Creek in southern Oregon
One of the Oregon Board of Foresry's priorities is to promote the information, science, and analysis needed to develop sound policies that sustain and enhance the health of Oregon's forest ecosystems within a context of change - change that occurs both through natural disturbance and active management.
Fire Information
A photo of a fire truck and residential fire in an wildland urban interface area in southern Oregon
Current Topics
A working forest in Douglas County
ODF Resources and Services
Agency Information
A road through a thinned state forest stand
Tillamook Forest Center
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Effective Friday, May 22, 2009 - SUMMER HOURS: The Tillamook Forest Center is open Wednesdays through Sundays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed on Mondays and Tuesdays)

Visit us today and "find yourself in the forest!"
Forest History Center
Forest History Center
The Forest History Center on ODF's Salem Campus is open on Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m to 3 p.m., and at other times by appointment. Stop by and learn more about Oregon's forest past.
Economic Stimulus and Recovery Opportunity for Oregon's Forests
Oregon has a tremendous opportunity to enhance our forests and create jobs through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - "The Oregon Way" - and State Economic Recovery dollars signed into law by Governor Kulongoski - "Go Oregon!"
Oregon celebrates its 150th birthday in 2009!
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Oregon is 150 years old and the Oregon Department of Forestry will be helping to celebrate!

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