Announcements

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Oregon-Washington, Medford DO
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Bureau of Land Management releases draft plan to address dying trees

More Douglas fir have died in southern Oregon in the last four years than the last four decades. BLM officials are asking for feedback on the best strategy for addressing this devastating tree mortality.
Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO
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Klamath Falls Field Office Announces Online-Only Sale of Christmas Tree Permits for 2024

‘Tis the season! Looking for an outdoor experience to celebrate the holidays? How about cutting down your own Christmas tree? Christmas tree permits for the Klamath Falls Field Office can be purchased ONLINE.
Oregon-Washington, Medford DO
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A Holiday Tradition: Finding Your Christmas Tree in the Woods

For many families, venturing out onto public lands to cut a Christmas tree is an annual holiday tradition! Families are able to cut Christmas trees on Forest Service or BLM lands using a permit from either agency.
Oregon-Washington, Northwest Oregon
2024-03 Developmental Disability Awareness Month-Wildwood Recreation Site OR

BLM seeks volunteer hosts for the 2025 northwest Oregon recreation season

Bureau of Land Management recreation managers are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to fill host positions at six unique locations for the 2025 summer recreation season.
Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO
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BLM seeks Western Oregon Resource Advisory Council members

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking citizens with an interest in public lands management to fill vacant positions on its Western Oregon Resource Advisory Council. Applications are due November 15, 2024.
Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO
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Christmas tree permits now available!

Christmas tree permits for cutting your own tree(s) from BLM-administered lands will be available from the Bureau of Land Management’s Roseburg District Office beginning November 12 through December 24, 2024.
Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO
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Prescribed Burning begins on BLM Managed Lands

The BLM will conduct prescribed burns in portions of Douglas County on BLM-administered lands beginning the week of October 28. The prescribed burns will continue as conditions permit through the Spring of 2025.
Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO
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Annual Fire Prevention and Emergency Closure Order on Public Lands Rescinded

The Bureau of Land Management has removed all fire restrictions and emergency closures on lands administered by the BLM, Roseburg District.
Oregon-Washington, Northwest Oregon
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BLM lifts some fire restrictions in northwest Oregon

With recent cooler, wetter weather reducing fire danger levels, the Bureau of Land Management has lifted restrictions on certain activities on open BLM land in northwest Oregon.
Oregon-Washington, Northwest Oregon
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BLM closes Little Elk Mountain Road following landslide

Bureau of Land Management are preparing to close Little Elk Mountain Road around November 1, 2024. A landslide is encroaching on the road, also known as BLM Road 16-8-36, around mile marker 1.4.
Oregon-Washington, Medford DO
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Campfire Restrictions Decrease to Stage 1 on Wild Portion of Lower Rogue River

Due to a recent precipitation and an extended forecast that indicates cooler and moister conditions, officials have elected to further decrease campfire restrictions on the Rogue National Wild and Scenic River.