DFPA NEWS RELEASE: Effective Sunday, September 22, 2024, at 12:01 pm, Public Use Restrictions (PURs) will increase to MODERATE for all private, county, state, and Bureau of Indian Affairs lands within the Douglas District, which imposes certain fire restrictions on the public to help prevent wildfires. There is NO change to Industrial Fire Precaution Levels (IFPL). IFPL will remain at Level 2.

During Fire Season, Debris Burning- including debris piles and burn barrels are PROHIBITED at all times.

What does MODERATE Public Use Restrictions mean to the public?

Non-industrial power saw usage, cutting, grinding, or welding of metal, cutting, trimming, or mowing dried, cured grass, and power-driven machinery for non-industrial improvement or development on private property will only be allowed BEFORE 1 PM or AFTER 8 PM.

Current Industrial Fire Precaution Levels (IFPL):

IFPL LEVEL 2, All lands protected by the Douglas Forest Protective Association, in regulated use area(s) DG-1, DG-2, UA-1, UA-2, and all forestland within one- eighth mile thereof.

What restrictions does IFPL2, Industrial Fire Precaution Level 2, place on industries:

Under Industrial Fire Precaution Level 2, the use of fire or power-driven machinery in any operation area is unlawful unless such use complies with the following:

Limited Shutdown: Except as noted, the following activities may only operate between 8:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.

1. Power saws, except power saws, may operate at loading sites all-day

2. Feller-bunchers with rotary head saws

3. Cable yarding

4. Blasting

5. Welding, cutting, or grinding of metal

In writing, the State Forester or an authorized representative may approve a modification or waiver of these requirements. These restrictions shall remain in effect until replaced or terminated by an additional Closedown Order of the State Forester or an authorized representative. Maps of the subject area may be viewed at the State Forester's Office in Salem, Oregon, and the principal offices of the Forest Protection District. Definitions of words and phrases used in this proclamation may be found in OR 477.001, OAR 629-041-0005.