District Office:  (503) 357-2191

For information about Firewood Cutting:  (503) 359-7401 ext. 606

 
District Office Staff:

Mike Cafferata	District Forester                                       (503) 357-2191
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

	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. 

District timber sales

• Advertised Sales 
• Current Sold SalesArchive Sold Sales
• Archived 

 

State Forest Management Program
 
 
Contacts

Erik Marcy	Marketing	(503) 359-7432
Mitch Taylor	Reforestation	(503) 359-7444
Erin Wilson	Engineering	(503) 359-7445

  
Target shooting information

 

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

 

The 2013 Fire Season is approaching.  Be ready when it is announced.

 

 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

Sale of Firewood cutting permits ended on Friday, 7 June 2013.

Permit sales will resume in the fall, after fire season has closed. 

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

For information about Fall 2013 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.  
 

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

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