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Forest Grove District

District Office Contact Information


Contacts:
Mike Cafferata District Forester                                        (503) 359-7430
Wayne Auble  Assistant District Forester (503) 359-7449
Rebecca Edmison  Office Manager (503) 359-7429
Eric Perkins Protection Unit Forester (503) 359-7447
Randy Peterson  Recreation Unit Forester (503) 359-7470

 

The Forest Grove District also has a Unit office in Columbia City, located just off Highway 30.

 

The western portions of the Tillamook State Forest are managed by the Tillamook District Office 

 

Also See: Your State Forests - Tillamook Forest

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About the District

Forest Grove District Office
Forest Grove District Office

2012 Forest Grove Annual Report (PDF Format)

 2011 Forest Grove Annual Report (PDF format) 
 
2010 Forest Grove Annual Report (PDF Format)
 
2009 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. 

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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

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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

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Fire Information

 

Effective at 1201 on 10/15/2012 the 2012 Fire Season is over.

Regulated restrictions have been lifted as of 1201.

Industrial Fire Precaution Level

 
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
2012 Fire Season Fire Watch Waiver
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

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

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Firewood Cutting

Updated 5/10/2013

Some areas in higher elevations have heavy snow, and access is still limited.  Please be cautious.

Firewood cutting permits will stop being sold on 7 June 2013. 

Firewood cutting permits may be purchased between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, except on state holidays.

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 2012 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.  
 


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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

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Private Forest

For information regarding the harvest of timber on private lands contact the Stewardship Forester in your area. Stewardship Forester Areas. 
 
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


 Nathan Agalzoff                  Stewardship Forester                               (503) 359 - 7439

Brent O'Nion  Stewardship Forester (503) 359-7442
Kevin Nelson  Stewardship Forester (503) 359-7493

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