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Forest Grove District
District Office Contact Information
About the District
State Forest Management
Recreation
Fire Information
Firewood Cutting
Special Forest Products
Private Forest
District Office Contact Information
Oregon Department of Forestry
801 Gales Creek Road, Forest Grove, Oregon 97116-1199
Phone:(503) 357-2191
FAX:(503) 357-4548
 
Office Hours:  Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(Wood Cutting Permits sold Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
 
After hours recorded message line: (503) 359-7401
 
 
Map (PDF format)
 
The Forest Grove District also has a Unit office in Columbia City, located just off Highway 30. 
 
Contacts
Mike Cafferata District Forester
Wayne Auble  Assistant District Forester (503) 359-7449
Rebecca Edmison  Office Manager (503) 359-7429
Malcolm Hiatt  Protection Unit Forester (503) 359-7450
Randy Peterson  Recreation Unit Forester (503) 359-7470
 
The western portions of the Tillamook State Forest are managed by the Tillamook District Office

 
Also See: Your State Forests - Tillamook Forest

About the District
Forest Grove District Office
Forest Grove District Office
2011 Forest Grove Annual Report (PDF format) 
 
2010 Forest Grove Annual Report (PDF Format)
 
2009 Forest Grove Annual Report (PDF Format) 
 
2008 Forest Grove Annual Report (PDF Format) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Forest Grove District Map
 
The Forest Grove District is located within the North West Oregon Area.  The district manages the eastern portion of the Tillamook State Forest, ensures compliance with the Forest Practices Act on private timber land, and provides fire protection for state and private lands.  The district office is located in Forest Grove, and a Unit Office is located in Columbia City. Visit the Columbia City Unit homepage. 

State Forest Management
District timber sales  

State Forest Management Program
 
 
Contacts
 Erik Marcy  Marketing  (503) 359-7432
 Mitch Taylor  Reforestation  (503) 359-7444
 Erin Wilson  Engineering  (503) 359-7445

Recreation
 
Fire Information

Tillamook State Forest information 
 
Visit the Tillamook Forest Center
 
Tillamook State Forest hiking trail guides 
 
After hours recorded message line: (503) 359-7401  *607
 
 
Contacts
Randy Peterson Recreation Unit Manager (503) 359-7470
Stephanie Beall Recreation Coordinator (503) 359-7464

Fire Information
Fire Season
Effective 0900 PDT October 3, 2011 fire season is terminated on the Forest Grove District.
 
Regulated Use restrictions will end on Saturday, October 1, 2011 at 1:00 AM.
 
Regulated Use 
Forest Grove District is comprised of 1 Regulated Use Area ( Map, PDF format )
Current Industrial Fire Precaution Levels (IFPL) and Regulated Use status
 
Industrial Use
Current Industrial Fire Precaution Levels (IFPL) and Regulated Use status
Industrial Fire Precaution Level definitions and restrictions
NWOA-FPA (IFPL) Map (PDF format)

Public Use
Fire Protection Program
After 5 p.m. call recorded message line at (503) 359-7401 *604 for current information.
 
Burn Permits
Please contact Kevin Geary for recent smoke management and burn information.

 
Contacts
Malcolm Hiatt  Protection Unit Forester (503) 359-7450 
Eric Perkins  Wildland Fire Supervisor (503) 359-7447
Kevin Geary  Permanent Forest Officer (503) 359-7459
Lisa Mauricio  Dispatcher (503) 359-7424
Lisa Olsen  Dispatcher (503) 359-7424

Firewood Cutting
Updated 05/21/2012
 
May 25, 2012 will be the last day of Firewood Cutting Permit Sales until Fall 2012.  Permits issued on May 25, 2012 will expire on June 15, 2012.
 
 
The price of a woodcutting permit is now $20 for two cords. For more information about the price increase, please read the Firewood Cutting Permit Price Increase Q & A .
 
For information about Fall 2011 Woodcutting Permit Sales, call the public information line at (503) 359-7401 ext. 606 or at (503) 357-2191 ext. 500.
 
When woodcutting permits are being sold, firewood permits for the Forest Grove District are available at the Forest Grove office Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (except on State holidays). Permits are not issued during fire season.  The Columbia City Unit office will be issuing permits for the Wilark basin.  No limit has been placed on the total number of permits being sold.
  
Personal firewood permits must be purchased by the individual who will be named on the permit. The license number of the vehicle to be used for hauling the wood is required at the time of purchase. Cost is $20 cash or credit / debit card (no checks accepted) and permit is valid for 2 cords or 3 weeks, whichever comes first. Individuals or households are limited to 3 permits in a 12 month period. A map of the area will be provided at the time of purchase.  
 


Special Forest Products
Updated 06/16/2011
Special Forest Product permits are sold at the Forest Grove office, Monday - Friday from 8:00AM to 4:30PM (except on State Holidays and Furlough Days).  The cost is $100 per person and the permits are good for 1 month from the date of issue.
 
All areas are open with the exception of the Rogers Block, which will remain closed indefinitely.  Due to winter storms some roads may still be closed.  Thank you for your patience if you have questions please call the Forest Grove office (503) 357-2191
 
Information regarding the collection of special forest products on northwest Oregon state forestlands (Tillamook, Clatsop, Santiam State Forests, and West Oregon District) can be found by following this link Special Forest Products

Private Forest
For information regarding the harvest of timber on private lands contact the Stewardship Forester in your area.  Stewardship Forester Areas (PDF format)
 
Stewardship Forester information for operations north of Highway 26 can be found by visiting the Columbia City Unit page. 
 
 
Private Forests Program
 
Forest health resources
 
 
Contacts
Brent O'Nion  Stewardship Forester (503) 359-7442
Kevin Nelson  Stewardship Forester (503) 359-7493

Page updated: May 21, 2012