Umatilla National Forest

Umatilla National Forest
2517 S.W. Hailey Avenue
Pendleton, OR 97801

541-278-3716

Heppner and North Fork John Day 
Ranger Districts

Pomeroy and Walla Walla 
Ranger Districts

Level I - Closed Season

Fire precaution requirements are in effect. A Fire Watch/Security is required at this and all higher levels unless otherwise waived.

Level II - Partial Hootowl

The following may operate only between the hours of 8 p.m. and 1 p.m. local time:

• Power saws except at loading sites;
• Cable yarding;
• Blasting;
• Welding or cutting of metal.

Level III - Partial Shutdown

The following are prohibited except as indicated:

• Cable yarding - except that gravity operated logging systems employing nonmotorized carriages may operate between 8 p.m. and 1 p.m. when all blocks and moving lines are suspended 10 feet above the ground except the line between the carriage and the chokers.
• Power saws - except power saws may be used at loading sites and on tractor/skidder operations between the hours of 8 p.m. and 1 p.m. local time.

In addition, the following are permitted to operate between the hours of 8 p.m. and 1 p.m. local time:

• Tractor, skidder, feller-buncher, forwarder, or shovel logging operations where tractors, skidders, or other equipment with a blade capable of constructing fireline are immediately available to quickly reach and effectively attack a fire start;
• Mechanized loading or hauling of any product or material; blasting;
• Welding or cutting of metal;
• Any other spark emitting operation not specifically mentioned.

Level IV - General Shutdown

All operations are prohibited.