Fire season has begun. Starker lands are open for walk-in public recreation. Permits available at the office.

Fire Season Begins June 15

Jun 11, 2026 | Fire Season

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 remain open for walk-in recreational use. This year, things are very dry. Please keep an eye out for smoke or reckless activity and call 911 in case of emergency.

A interactive map can be found here: https://gisapps.odf.oregon.gov/firerestrictions/PFR.html

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