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Oregon-Washington, Coos Bay DO

Christmas Tree Permits Available Nov. 21

NORTH BEND, Ore. – Travelling to the woods to find the perfect Christmas tree is a holiday tradition for many families.

Oregon-Washington, Coos Bay DO

Prescribed burns planned on Coos Bay BLM lands

NORTH BEND, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will begin burning slash piles on BLM-managed lands the week of Nov.

Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO

Prescribed Burning to Begin on BLM Managed Lands

Roseburg, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will be conducting prescribed burns in portions of Douglas County on BLM-administered lands beginning the week of November 14.

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

BLM to Begin Pile Burning in Steelhead Falls Project Area

Prineville, Ore. — If conditions are favorable, the Prineville District Bureau of Land Management (BLM) plans to begin burning 367 acres of hand piles the week of November 14.

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

BLM to Burn 13 Logging Slash Piles Southeast of La Pine

Prineville, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

BLM Starts 622-Acre Juniper Thinning Project

Prineville, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Campfire Restrictions Lifted on Wild Portion of Lower Rogue River Effective October 26, 2022

Joint News Release
Bureau of Land Management, Medford District
USDA Forest Service, Rogue River - Siskiyou National Forest

Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO

Annual Fire Prevention and Emergency Closure Order on Public Lands Rescinded

Roseburg, Ore. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has removed all fire restrictions and emergency closures on lands administered by the BLM, Roseburg District.

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

BLM Plans Fall and Winter Prescribed Burning

Prineville, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO

Fire Danger Levels will decrease

Joint News Release
Douglas Forest Protective Association
Bureau of Land Management, Roseburg District

Oregon-Washington, Coos Bay DO

Logging operation temporarily closes access to Doerner Fir Trail

North Bend, Ore. – The road that accesses the Doerner Fir Trail in eastern Coos County will be closed temporarily while forest management activities occur on nearby private lands.

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

BLM Announces Temporary Closure Of Public Lands

Prineville, Ore.

Oregon-Washington

Jump into a Fire Career with the Bureau of Land Management

Looking to try a new, exciting career in wildland fire? Whether you want to work outside or in the office, the Bureau of Land Management has various seasonal entry-level fire jobs for you to consider.
Oregon-Washington, Spokane DO

BLM Lifts Fire Restrictions in Eastern Washington

Spokane, WA – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Spokane District has lifted the fire restrictions on public lands administered by the BLM and the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) in e

Oregon-Washington, Vale DO

Vale Bureau of Land Management rescinding fire restrictions across Vale District

VALE, Ore. – Effective Oct.

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

BLM Lakeview Field Office Hires Three New Employees

LAKEVIEW, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management’s Lakeview Field Office has hired three new employees, Dacey Mercer, Michael Collins, and Patrick Zingerella. 

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

2023 Temporary Seasonal Hiring for BLM Prineville District Opens

Prineville, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Burns DO, Lakeview DO, Vale DO

BLM Seeks Nominations to the Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council

The Bureau of Land Management today announced that it is seeking public nominations for positions on the Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council (RAC).

Oregon-Washington, Spokane DO

BLM Seeks Nominations to the Monument Advisory Committee

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Spokane District today announced that it is seeking public nominations for three positions on the Monument Advisory Committee (MAC).
Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

BLM Seeks Nominations to the John Day-Snake Resource Advisory Council

The Bureau of Land Management today announced that it is seeking public nominations for positions on the John Day-Snake Resource Advisory Council (RAC).

Oregon-Washington, Coos Bay DO

Fire Restrictions Lessen on Coos Bay District

NORTH BEND, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Bureau of Land Management reduces some closures in the Rum Creek Fire Area

Grants Pass, Ore.