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Fire Season Begins June 16, 2025

Jun 13, 2025 | Fire Season

The Oregon Department of Forestry has declared that the West Oregon Protection District has entered fire season. All Starker gates are closed to vehicle activity. Smoking and fires always are prohibited on Starker Forests’ property. Please, be diligent when you are in the woods. Call emergency numbers if you spot smoke or suspicious activity.

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2024 Fire Season Wraps

Oregon Department of Forestry has declared the West Oregon District fire season will end at noon, Oct. 21, 2024. Gates that will be open will be opened by Oct. 23.

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Interns Receive Warm Welcome

Hello everyone! I'm Daniel Morin, and I'm heading into my senior year at the College of Forestry, majoring in forestry with a focus on forest management, restoration, and fire. It's been an awesome first week getting to know Starker Forests! Daniel Morin Monday kicked...

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