Restrictions for Industrial Operations Increase With Rise in Wildfire
Risk
IFPL 3 will be in effect for MH-1, these lands are
located east of Oregon Highway 35 in Hood River and Wasco counties. IFPL 3 impacts cable yarding operations as
well as restricts operation of power saws, (except power saws may operate at
loading sites), feller-bunchers with rotary head saws, cable yarding, blasting,
and the welding, cutting, or grinding of metal between the hours of 1 p.m and 8
p.m.
During IFPL the following are permitted to operate
between the hours of 8 p.m. and 1 p.m. where mechanized equipment capable of
constructing fire line is immediately available to quickly reach and
effectively attack a fire start: Ground-based operations (tractor/skidder,
feller-buncher, forwarder, or shovel logging operations); Power saws on
ground-based operations; Rotary head saw feller-bunchers with a continuous
Firewatch; Non-rotary head saw feller-bunchers; Tethered logging -
winch-assisted, cable-assisted, traction-assisted, etc. systems, which enable
ground-based timber harvesting machines to operate on steep slopes.
Lands in MH-4, located west of Oregon Highway 35 in
Hood River County will be in IFPL 2.
IFPL 2 restricts the use of power saws, (except
power saws may operate at loading sites), feller-bunchers with rotary head
saws, cable yarding, blasting, and the welding, cutting, or grinding of metal
between the hours of 1 p.m and 8 p.m.
More information regarding fire season requirements
for industrial operations is available at https://gisapps.odf.oregon.gov/firerestrictions/ifpl.html, or contact The Dalles Office at 541-296-4626.
On June 24, 2021, a regulated-use closure will go into
effect for activities such as mowing of dry grass, chainsaw use, and open fire
restrictions. The closure will also
require those traveling on forest roads to carry a shovel and a fire
extinguisher (or one gallon of water). Visit
www.odfcentraloregon.com for full details.
The public is asked to be cautious of any actions which could cause a
wildfire.
ODF’s Central Oregon District continues to serve
landowners and the public as an essential service for Oregonians. Please call or email to talk with our staff
or schedule an appointment. For
additional information on ODF’s Central Oregon District, including contact
information and unit offices, please visit www.ODFcentraloregon.com.