Notice: Regulated Closure of Tribal Forest, Effective Immediately
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This Regulated Closure shall remain in effect until it is withdrawn by the Forest Lands Manager.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 Area | Fire Protection Responsibility | Fire Protection | Contact for Latest IFPL Level |
| Lake Tract | ODF — Western Lane District | WT-1 | (541) 935-2222 |
| Smith Tract | ODF — Western Lane District | WT-1 | (541) 935-2222 |
| Tioga Tract | Coos Fire Protection Association | CS-2 | (541) 267-1789 |
| Macy Tract | Coos Fire Protection Association | CS-1 | (541) 267-1789 |
| Umpqua Eden | Coos Fire Protection Association | CS-1 | (541) 267-1789 |
| Coos Head | Coos Fire Protection Association | CS-1 | (541) 267-1789 |
| Talbot Tract | Coos Fire Protection Association | CS-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.
- Published in Public Notices, Tribal Event, Tribal News
Tribal Forest Closures (open update 9/20/21)
All,
Effective immediately, the Tribe will be instituting a closure of the Tribal Forest for all areas where the Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL) is at Level II or higher. This closure is necessary to protect the Tribal Forest from the risk of loss due to wildfire.
IFPL’s are updated throughout fire season by the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) and the Coos Fire Protection Association (CFPA), which are responsible for protecting the Tribal Forest from wildfire. ODF and CFPA monitor fuel moisture levels as well as weather trends throughout fire season, and adjust the IFPL’s accordingly.
Note that after the recent rain event, all seven of the Tribal Forest tracts are currently at IFPL I. This means that all areas of the Tribal Forest are currently open. The table below shows the current IFPL and closure status for each tract on the Tribal Forest.
| Tribal Forest Area | Fire Protection Zone | Current IFPL as of 9/20/2021 | Current Closure Status as of 9/20/2021 |
| Lake Tract | WT-1 | IFPL I | Open |
| Smith Tract | WT-1 | IFPL I | Open |
| Tioga Tract | CS-2 | IFPL I | Open |
| Macy Tract | CS-1 | IFPL I | Open |
| Umpqua Eden | CS-1 | IFPL I | Open |
| Coos Head | CS-1 | IFPL I | Open |
| Talbot Tract | CS-1 | IFPL I | Open |
Please see the attached closure notice for more details on this closure, as well as information on how to obtain the current IFPL for specific areas on the Tribal Forest. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
Thank you,
Colin Beck, Forest Lands Manager
- Published in Public Notices, Tribal Event, Tribal News