August 30, 2024 1:40 p.m. 

Effective Friday, the Umpqua National Forest decreases Public Use Restrictions to Level 2.

A UNF release said the forest remains in High Fire Danger and Industrial Fire Precaution Levels are at Level 2.

Under Level 2:

*Campfires must be in Forest Service constructed fire rings or fireplaces in designated sites

*Campfires are not allowed in dispersed sites or in wilderness areas

*Commercial campfires must be solely pressurized by liquid fuel or propane

*Smoking is restricted to enclosed vehicles, watercraft, and areas that are clear of flammable material of at least a 3-foot diameter

*Generators with approved spark arrestors are restricted to designated sites

*Motorized vehicles are restricted to forest development roads, designated parking areas, roads, trails and ATV areas identified as open to motorized travel on the Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Map

*Firewood cutting must be done in compliance with the terms of the 2024 Forest Removal Permit. Within the hours of 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. followed by a one-hour fire watch. Electric chainsaw use is exempt from this order and allowed all day followed with a 30-minute fire watch.

For more information on restrictions, go to: https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/umpqua/fire