Mount Hood National Forest restricts firewood cutting due to fire danger
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on July 30, 2013 at 11:07 AM, updated July 30, 2013 at 12:28 PM
Due to high fire danger, restrictions have been imposed on firewood cutting and other industrial activities throughout the entire Mount Hood National Forest.
Expect similar restrictions on public lands throughout the Northwest.
For the average firewood cutter, the restrictions mean that they will only be allowed to operate power saws from early morning to 1 p.m. in this restricted area.
Effective at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, the following may operate only between the hours of 8 p.m. and 1 p.m. local time:
• power saws except at loading sites
• cable yarding
• blasting
• welding or cutting of metal
The public is reminded that a one-hour fire watch is required after shut down of power saws and other equipment within the affected area. All power saws and motor bikes are also required to have an approved spark arrestor installed while operating on the national forest.
Fire danger is considered high throughout Mount Hood National Forest and on other public and private lands. As the summer season progresses with continuing warm dry weather, the public is urged to be careful with campfires. Anyone tending a campfire is required to have a shovel and plenty of water on hand. Before leaving a campfire unattended, the fire should be drowned with water, stirred and be cold to the touch.
For more information, visit fs.usda.gov/detail/mthood/.
Expect similar restrictions on public lands throughout the Northwest.
For the average firewood cutter, the restrictions mean that they will only be allowed to operate power saws from early morning to 1 p.m. in this restricted area.
Effective at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, the following may operate only between the hours of 8 p.m. and 1 p.m. local time:
• power saws except at loading sites
• cable yarding
• blasting
• welding or cutting of metal
The public is reminded that a one-hour fire watch is required after shut down of power saws and other equipment within the affected area. All power saws and motor bikes are also required to have an approved spark arrestor installed while operating on the national forest.
Fire danger is considered high throughout Mount Hood National Forest and on other public and private lands. As the summer season progresses with continuing warm dry weather, the public is urged to be careful with campfires. Anyone tending a campfire is required to have a shovel and plenty of water on hand. Before leaving a campfire unattended, the fire should be drowned with water, stirred and be cold to the touch.
For more information, visit fs.usda.gov/detail/mthood/.
-- Terry Richard
http://www.oregonlive.com/travel/index.ssf/2013/07/mount_hood_national_forst_rest.html#incart_river
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