Homeowners in northwest Oregon can win up to $500 in cash to help make their homes survivable in the event of a wildfire. The contest runs from May 3 through June 27. Enter today!

Recent - and not-so-recent - reports have caused confusion about language requirements for firefighters.

Continuing snow and other adverse weather conditions mean that many campgrounds remain closed until mid- to late-May.

Severe Winter Storm Information: Are you looking for help after recent winter storms? Below are links to resources offered by the Oregon Department of Forestry to help with tree damage, timber blowdown, and forest debris, and to more information and resources available on the Governor's website.

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.

The Tillamook Forest Center is currently open Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The "Find yourself in the forest" Guest Presenter Series debuted at the center in March and runs through October. A different presenter will speak every month - Next up on May 18th: Malcolm Hiatt, ODF Protection Unit Forester, speaking about "Wildfire and you".

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

You are invited to attend the formal dedication of the Forest History Center at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, May 2nd. The dedication will include special displays, tours of the center, and refreshments.

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

Oregon will be 150 years old and the Oregon Department of Forestry will be helping to celebrate! Learn more about how you can "Sustain the Spirit" at the Oregon 150 website.