Rogue River-Siskiyou Forest Implements Stage 1 Restrictions across Region
The Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest has decided to move to Stage One Public Use Restrictions across the entire forest effective immediately and through November 30th, unless rescinded sooner.
Fire danger on the local forest remains moderate and IFPL 1 levels continue at this time.
Stage One Public Use Restrictions limit campfires to designated campgrounds only. They do allow propane fire pits outside of designated campgrounds, and for portable lanterns, stoves or campfires that are fueled with gas, jellied petroleum or pressurized liquid fuels with a shutoff valve in a cleared area at least five feet from any flammable material.
Operating chainsaws for the collection of firewood on the local forest is regulated by the permit. Electric chainsaw use is exempt from this order and allowed all day with a required 30-minute firewatch.
The Wild & Scenic Rogue River is currently in Stage One Restrictions that apply both to those traveling down the river in a watercraft as well as those hiking the Rogue River National Recreation Trail. Restrictions are designed to limit fire danger to the extent possible.
The Oregon Department of Forestry and Bureau of Land Management have also implemented fire restrictions. Additional fire restrictions are expected to be put in place as fire season progresses. If you're planning to recreate or utilize equipment on public lands this summer, please keep current on local fire season regulations.
Posted on 6/29/24 6:02AM by Sam Marsh