Notices
JULY 1st, 2025
PUBLIC USE & INDUSTRIAL REGULATIONS INCREASE
DFPA NEWS RELEASE: Effective Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at 12:01 am, Industrial Fire Precaution Levels (IFPL) will increase to IFPL LEVEL 2 on all lands protected by the Douglas Forest Protective Association, which includes lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Public Use Restrictions (PURs) will increase to HIGH 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.
IFPL CHANGES:
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.
- Power saws, except power saws, may operate at loading sites all day
- Feller-bunchers with rotary head saws
- Cable yarding
- Blasting
- 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 ORS 477.001, OAR 629-041-0005.
What does this change mean to the public?
Non-industrial power saw usage, cutting, grinding, or welding of metal, cutting, trimming, or mowing of dried, cured grass, power-driven machinery for non-industrial improvement or development on private property will only be allowed BEFORE 10 AM or AFTER 8 PM.
Please celebrate responsibly and remember that the use of fireworks in wildland areas is illegal during fire season. Those found to be in violation can be cited and held liable for fire suppression costs and associated damages.
For more information, visit www.dfpa.net , check out our social media,
FB: douglasforestprotectiveassociation, Insta: @douglasfpa, or call the office (541) 672-6507.
2025 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐄 𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐎𝐍 𝐁𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐍𝐒 𝐉𝐔𝐍𝐄 𝟔𝐭𝐡
Fire season will officially begin this Friday, June 6th at 12:01am. With fire season going into effect, debris burning will be prohibited at all times and other public use restrictions will be in effect. To view current restrictions, go to DFPA.net, scroll down to the “Public Information” section, and click on “2025 Public Use Restrictions”.
You may also stay updated on current restrictions by calling the DFPA information line at (541) 672-0379.
