Oregon Department of Forestry will move the Fire Danger Level to EXTREME (Red) on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023. Starker Forests gates are closed. While we are at this level, campfires are prohibited throughout the district (never allowed in Starker Forests). Mowing well irrigated, green grass lawns is still allowed. Electric or battery powered equipment can still be used.
Fire Season Begins June 15
Oregon Department of Forestry has declared that the West Oregon Protection District fire season will begin 12:01 a.m. June 15. All Starker Forests tree farms are closed to motorized vehicles. Smoking and fires always are prohibited on Starker Forests’ property Forests...