@ForestServiceNW

Pacific Northwest Region of the Forest Service has some of the most breathtakingly beautiful areas on Earth ranging from grasslands to lush forests & beaches.

 Pacific Northwest
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Joined December 2011
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The FAA ✈️
@FAANewsAug 21
Drone pilots: Wildfires are a #NoDroneZone! Drones can force firefighting aircraft to land, delaying critical response efforts and allowing fires to grow. Violators may face significant fines and criminal prosecution. Always check TFRs before you fly: tfr.faa.gov/.

tfrweb

Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR) Website.

tfr.faa.gov
OregonOEM
@OregonOEMAug 20
Unauthorized drones over wildfires force firefighters to ground aircraft — putting communities at risk.  𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗹𝘆, 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻'𝘁. 🔥 Wildfire zones = NO DRONE ZONES🚫 💸Up to $75,000 in fines ⛓️Up to 12 months in federal prison Help keep Oregon safe.
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USDA Forest Service
@forestserviceAug 4
If you fly, we can’t. When drones are in the area, firefighting aircraft have to be grounded, putting crews and communities at risk. Keep your drone away from fire zones so firefighters can do their job safely.
If you fly, we can't. Recreational drones can shut down wildfire air operations. Suspended operations put firefighters, residents, and property at risk.

ALT If you fly, we can't. Recreational drones can shut down wildfire air operations. Suspended operations put firefighters, residents, and property at risk.

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FEMA
@femaJan 28
.@POTUS authorized us to send @USDA @ForestService teams to Tennessee and Mississippi at the request of Gov. @tatereeves and @GovBillLee to fast-track road clearing. ⏩
US Forest Service hotshot teams clearing tree debris and brush, and executing wildland fire response

ALT US Forest Service hotshot teams clearing tree debris and brush, and executing wildland fire response

US Forest Service hotshot teams clearing tree debris and brush, and executing wildland fire response

ALT US Forest Service hotshot teams clearing tree debris and brush, and executing wildland fire response

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Volunteers are vital to the Forest Service and support our mission by helping us get our work on the ground across the country. Our volunteers represent the best of our mission to care for the land and serve people. Without their hard work, we could not do everything we do.
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A Chief’s Perspective on Fire – How does research shape a Chief’s decisions about fire? Follow @ForestService Forestcast on your favorite podcast app. Learn more: fs.usda.gov/research/product…
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Communities can APPLY NOW for Community Wildfire Defense Grants to create and update community wildfire protection plans and implement associated wildfire resilience projects. fs.usda.gov/managing-land/fi… #wildfire #preventwildfire #wildfiremitigation #wildfirepreparedness #CWDG
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Join us for ‘Wildland Firefighter Appreciation Day’ with the Seattle Mariners and Wildland Firefighter Foundation this Sunday, June 30 as the 1st place Mariners take on the Twins! #NWFFD For ticket information for this special event, please visit: mlb.com/.../tic.../specials/…
Wildland Firefighter Appreciation Day Seattle Mariners. Sunday, June 30 T-Mobile Park 1:10 PM.

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Forest Service NW retweeted
Pacific NW Research@usfs_pnwrs16 May 2024
Fire shapes landscapes and lives, but how do humans shape fire? Fire ignition, mitigation and recovery in the wildland-urban interface are the focus of the latest @forestservice Forestcast episode, which features our own Dr. Jeff Kline. 🔊Have a listen - bit.ly/3UKRpTp.
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Forest Service NW retweeted
NAFO Forests
@NAFO_Forests27 Feb 2024
The National Alliance of Forest Owners and the @forestservice announced a new memorandum of understanding to mitigate wildfire risk through cross-boundary fuel break planning, construction and maintenance. The new MOU will assist in safeguarding natural resources, communities, and infrastructure while optimizing the use of federal resources for wildfire risk reduction. The MOU provides the framework for coordinating public and private fire mitigation strategies by enabling NAFO member companies to construct NEPA-ready fuel breaks on National Forest System lands as an extension to fuel breaks on adjacent privately owned forests.
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Pacific NW Research@usfs_pnwrs26 Jan 2018
The cycle of life. Destruction and hope. #UrsulaKLeGuin spoke with our now-retired station hydrologist Michael Furniss at @MtStHelensNVM in 2005 on the 25th anniversary of the volcano's 1980 eruption. Hear her powerful thoughts: bit.ly/2GkEfFt.
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Pacific NW Research@usfs_pnwrs18 Jan 2024
Scientists build network to test reforestation practices for climate adaptation - bit.ly/3SkcV17. Our Dr. Rob Slesak and colleagues are evaluating assisted population migration as a climate adaptation strategy to support reforestation.
Photo of seedlings growing in the understory of a burned site in Oregon.

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🗻Headed to the mountains this weekend? Take a moment to make sure you've packed the essentials for winter driving & have all the layers you need to stay warm & dry! 🌨️Always check the weather weather.gov/ & 🚙road conditions tripcheck.com/ before heading out!
This is a graphic titled "Winter Driving Essentials." The list includes a phone charger, flashlight, full tank of gas, water, food, warm clothes, first aid kit, spare tire, shovel, and ice scraper. The second half of the graphic explains layering basics, including base layers, outer layers, and appropriate footwear.

ALT This is a graphic titled "Winter Driving Essentials." The list includes a phone charger, flashlight, full tank of gas, water, food, warm clothes, first aid kit, spare tire, shovel, and ice scraper. The second half of the graphic explains layering basics, including base layers, outer layers, and appropriate footwear.

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🏔️🌨️ Our sno-parks are freshly groomed and ready for adventure! ❄️⛷️🛷 As winter enthusiasts, we're excited to announce that the trails are now open for skis and snowmobiles only. 🎿🏍️ So grab your gear and get ready to experience the thrill of gliding through the snow! 🌬️❄️
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As we come upon the observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, read how we’re working to shift the cultural climate as an agency: fs.usda.gov/inside-fs/leader…
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Forest Service NW retweeted
Siuslaw Nat'l Forest@siuslawNF12 Jan 2024
Congratulations! The Siuslaw National Forest won TWO regional awards this year! The Angell Job Corps & Siuslaw National Forest Fire Zone won an Organizational Transformation award & Lars of the Siuslaw National Forest won a special recognition award for a water rescue. Congrats!
Three people stand in front of flags.

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❄️Our recreation staff is busy digging out facilities at snoparks today! Here’s a great before & after at Virginia Meissner SnoPark. Snoparks along the Cascade Lakes Hwy are plowed, but there’s another storm on the way. Use tripcheck.com to stay updated on conditions.
SnoPark vault restroom on a snowy day.

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Cleared access to SnoPark bathroom.

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Forest Service NW retweeted
Siuslaw Nat'l Forest@siuslawNF12 Jan 2024
Efforts to restore 50 acres of western snowy plover habitat have begun! Heavy machinery will be working along the shoreline between the Siltcoos River and Oregon Dunes Day Use Area. Trails in this area remain open; use caution and stay on trail. t.ly/N9TBV
A photo showing a beach and a steep slope covered in invasive beach grass. This is what the project area looked like before intervention.

ALT A photo showing a beach and a steep slope covered in invasive beach grass. This is what the project area looked like before intervention.

A photo showing dense invasive European beachgrass.

ALT A photo showing dense invasive European beachgrass.

A photo showing the restoration project after invasive European beachgrass was removed.

ALT A photo showing the restoration project after invasive European beachgrass was removed.

A photo of a western snowy plover (a small shorebird with a white underbelly and gray feathers) at the construction site near heavy equipment tracks.

ALT A photo of a western snowy plover (a small shorebird with a white underbelly and gray feathers) at the construction site near heavy equipment tracks.

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❄1/12 Winter Recreation Report❄ Keep in mind there are Winter Storm Watches & Weather Advisories starting late Friday and continuing into Sunday morning for all the districts on the forest. Stay safe out there and have a great weekend! fs.usda.gov/activity/gifford…
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❄️🌲The snow continues to fall in the Ochoco, creating hazardous driving conditions. Please be cautious and stay safe on the roads! Meanwhile, here on the Grassland, we're enjoying a beautiful combination of snowy ground and sunny skies! It's a stunning sight to behold.
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Forest Service NW retweeted
Umatilla NF@UmatillaNF12 Jan 2024
#KBYG- Winter is a great time to enjoy the Forest. Always check the weather and road conditions before leaving home. Prepare for extreme weather, hazards and emergencies. Umatilla National Forest roads are not maintained for winter travel. Visit fs.usda.gov/detail/umatilla/…
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