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Tag: Closure of Tribal Forest

Notice: Regulated Closure of Tribal Forest, Effective Immediately

Tuesday, 17 June 2025 by Morgan Gaines

Due to increasing fire danger and the potential for loss and damage to Tribal resources from
wildfire, the following Tribal Forest Regulated Closure is issued effective immediately. The
Regulated Closure is implemented at the start of fire season and the Industrial Fire Precaution
Level (IFPL) is declared at Level 1.

  • Motorized and non-motorized travel is permitted across the roads listed below for the limited
    purpose of accessing private and public lands that remain open to public use.
  • All Public Access is Prohibited on the Tribal Lands, including parking and recreational
    use
  • Tribal Members and their Families, Employees and Approved Contractors have access to the lands,
    but are required to carry basic fire tools that meet the IFPL Level 1 Requirements.

✓ No Fires
✓ 1 round pointed shovel at least 8 inches wide, with a handle at least 26 inches long
✓ 1 axe or Pulaski with 26 inch handle or longer
✓ 1 fire extinguisher not less than 5 pounds rated ABC.

This Regulated Closure shall remain in effect until it is withdrawn by the Forest Lands Manager. In
the Situation where the IFPL is increased to a Higher Status, additional communication will be
distributed.

Current IFPL & Public Use Restriction levels can be determined by calling the appropriate number as
listed below, or by visiting: http://gisapps.odf.oregon.gov/firerestrictions/ifpl.html

Tribal Forest AreaFire Protection ResponsibilityFire ProtectionContact for Latest IFPL Level
Lake TractODF — Western Lane DistrictWT-1(541) 935-2222
Smith TractODF — Western Lane DistrictWT-1(541) 935-2222
Tioga TractCoos Fire Protection AssociationCS-2(541) 267-1789
Macy TractCoos Fire Protection AssociationCS-1(541) 267-1789
Umpqua EdenCoos Fire Protection AssociationCS-1(541) 267-1789
Coos HeadCoos Fire Protection AssociationCS-1(541) 267-1789
Talbot TractCoos Fire Protection AssociationCS-1(541) 267-1789

    Affected Areas include:

    • Lake Creek Road (Lake Tract)
    • Prairie Mountain Road (Lake Tract)
    • Mill Pond Road (Lake Tract)
    • East Fork Spencer Creek Road (Smith Tract)
    • Coon Creek Ridge Road (Smith Tract)
    • Johnson Creek Ridge Road (Smith Tract)
    • Burnt Creek Ridge Road (Tioga Tract)
    • Bastendorf Beach Road (Coos Head)
    • Coos Head Road (Coos Head)
    • Coos Head Loop (Coos Head)
    • Chicken Loop Road (Coos Head)
    • The Forest Lands Manager may issue waivers to this closure order. Such waivers shall only be
      valid if they are in writing, dated, and carried by the person(s) having been granted the waiver.
      Waivers shall expire at the end of fire season, unless a shorter term is specified in the waiver.
      Waivers are revocable at any time.

    Thank you for helping to protect CTCLUSI’s Tribal Forest. Please contact the Lead Forester, Ryan
    Bronson, at (541) 530-9038 or rbronson@ctclusi.org if you have any questions or concerns.

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