Friday, November 18, 2011
Reno Wildfire
A major wildfire erupted late yesterday in Reno and is still burning. High winds have driven the fire through several neighborhoods. Thousands of people have been evacuated. For current information, see the Reno Gazette-Journal website.
Today's Prescribed Burns
In Jackson County, the following prescribed burning projects are scheduled for today:
-- A 43-acre unit on private land located 14 miles north of Rogue River
-- A 53-acre unit on private land located 16 miles north of Rogue River
-- A 70-acre unit on private land located 1 mile west of Butte Falls
-- A 60-acre unit on private land located 7 miles northwest of Butte Falls
-- A 57-acre unit on private land located 7 miles north of Gold Hill
-- A 40-acre unit on private land located 8 miles northwest of Shady Cove
The following project sites will be burned today in Josephine County:
-- A 76-acre unit on private land located 11 miles northeast of Cave Junction
-- A 40-acre unit on private land located 6 miles northeast of Cave Junction
Several prescribed burning projects are also scheduled for today on national forest and Bureau of Land Management lands in both counties.
-- A 43-acre unit on private land located 14 miles north of Rogue River
-- A 53-acre unit on private land located 16 miles north of Rogue River
-- A 70-acre unit on private land located 1 mile west of Butte Falls
-- A 60-acre unit on private land located 7 miles northwest of Butte Falls
-- A 57-acre unit on private land located 7 miles north of Gold Hill
-- A 40-acre unit on private land located 8 miles northwest of Shady Cove
The following project sites will be burned today in Josephine County:
-- A 76-acre unit on private land located 11 miles northeast of Cave Junction
-- A 40-acre unit on private land located 6 miles northeast of Cave Junction
Several prescribed burning projects are also scheduled for today on national forest and Bureau of Land Management lands in both counties.
Thursday, November 17, 2011
USFS/BLM Christmas Tree Tags Go On Sale
Starting on Saturday, November 19, Christmas tree tags will be available at numerous vendor locations in southwest Oregon. Starting on Monday, November 21, Christmas tree tags may also be purchased from Forest Service and BLM offices in southwest Oregon, including the Medford Interagency Office and the BLM Coos Bay District in North Bend starting on Monday, November 21. The tags allow the cutting of personal-use trees for Christmas and other holiday events. A permit is required for the harvest of each individual tree.
The permits sell for $5.00 per tree and are non-refundable. There is a limit of five tree permits per person. The permits cover a large area that includes the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest and the Coos Bay and Medford Districts of the BLM, where lands are open to personal use tree harvesting. Maps with directions to cutting areas will be provided.
The Christmas tree permit tag is validated after harvesting your tree by cutting out the date, month and year on the tree tag and securely attaching it to the cut tree in a visible location before transporting it.
Important Note
Christmas tree harvest is NOT allowed in wilderness areas, campgrounds, developed recreation areas, National Monuments, Research Natural Areas, Area’s of Critical Environmental Concern, or within fences or posted tree plantations within 200 feet of state highways or on private lands. Christmas tree cutting is also NOT permitted within the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument, the Wild and Scenic Rogue River corridor and Recreation Areas. This stresses the importance of having your tree permit map with you, along with a local Forest or BLM map, and a good understanding of your location prior to cutting.
Safety Precautions
Traveling safely on public lands is very important for you and your family’s health and safety. Keep in mind that roads on public lands administered by the Forest Service and BLM are not plowed in the winter and can present some situations that quickly become dangerous if you are not properly prepared.
On any outing to the forest this time of year, be prepared for winter weather and check weather conditions prior to departure. It is strongly encouraged that you take a reliable map of the area (Forest Service or BLM map in addition to your tree permit map) with you and travel with a full tank of gas. Bring along adequate supplies such as warm clothing, blankets/sleeping bags, high energy food, water, warm beverages, first aid kit, flashlight, whistle, mirror, shovel and chains. Always let someone know where you plan to harvest your tree and when you expect to return. Consider going out with a more experienced friend if you are new to this activity or unfamiliar with the area in which you will be travelling.
The Bear Camp Coastal route is open but not recommended for travel this time of year, as the route is not maintained for winter travel from November 5th through May 31st. Be safe, and happy holidays!
The permits sell for $5.00 per tree and are non-refundable. There is a limit of five tree permits per person. The permits cover a large area that includes the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest and the Coos Bay and Medford Districts of the BLM, where lands are open to personal use tree harvesting. Maps with directions to cutting areas will be provided.
The Christmas tree permit tag is validated after harvesting your tree by cutting out the date, month and year on the tree tag and securely attaching it to the cut tree in a visible location before transporting it.
Important Note
Christmas tree harvest is NOT allowed in wilderness areas, campgrounds, developed recreation areas, National Monuments, Research Natural Areas, Area’s of Critical Environmental Concern, or within fences or posted tree plantations within 200 feet of state highways or on private lands. Christmas tree cutting is also NOT permitted within the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument, the Wild and Scenic Rogue River corridor and Recreation Areas. This stresses the importance of having your tree permit map with you, along with a local Forest or BLM map, and a good understanding of your location prior to cutting.
Safety Precautions
Traveling safely on public lands is very important for you and your family’s health and safety. Keep in mind that roads on public lands administered by the Forest Service and BLM are not plowed in the winter and can present some situations that quickly become dangerous if you are not properly prepared.
On any outing to the forest this time of year, be prepared for winter weather and check weather conditions prior to departure. It is strongly encouraged that you take a reliable map of the area (Forest Service or BLM map in addition to your tree permit map) with you and travel with a full tank of gas. Bring along adequate supplies such as warm clothing, blankets/sleeping bags, high energy food, water, warm beverages, first aid kit, flashlight, whistle, mirror, shovel and chains. Always let someone know where you plan to harvest your tree and when you expect to return. Consider going out with a more experienced friend if you are new to this activity or unfamiliar with the area in which you will be travelling.
The Bear Camp Coastal route is open but not recommended for travel this time of year, as the route is not maintained for winter travel from November 5th through May 31st. Be safe, and happy holidays!
Today's Prescribed Burns
The following prescribed burning projects are taking place today in Jackson County:
- A 40-acre area on private land 8 miles northwest of Shady Cove
- A 13-acre project on private land 4 miles north of Rogue River
- A 60-acre project on private land 3 miles southeast of Butte Falls
- A 110-acre project on private land 17 miles north of Eagle Point
- A 118-acre project on private land 7 miles northeast of Butte Falls
- A 60-acre project on private land 7 miles north of Butte Falls
- A 46-acre project on private land 15 miles northeast of Butte Falls
- A 127-acre project on private land 7 milies north of Gold Hill
- And several other burning projects in the Butte Falls and Shady Cove areas
In Jospephine County, the following areas are scheduled to be burned today:
- A 50-acre site on state land located 2 miles southwest of Glendale
- A 1-acre site on private land 3 miles east of Cave Junction
- A 76-acre site on private land 11 miles northeast of Cave Junction
Monday, November 14, 2011
Today's Prescribed Burns
A 200-acre area on private land will be burned today. This site is located in Jackson County, 7 miles east of Butte Falls.
In addition, six prescribed burns will be taking place today on national forest lands in Josephine County.
In addition, six prescribed burns will be taking place today on national forest lands in Josephine County.
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