July 30, 2024 3:40 a.m.

The Umpqua National Forest has increased its Public Use Restrictions to Level 3 across all ranger districts effective Tuesday.

Across the UNF there is a fire danger rating of Very High and the Industrial Fire Precaution Level is at level 3.

For the public at Level 3:

*Campfires are restricted to commercial campfires solely pressurized by liquid fuel or propane, within Forest Service developed recreation sites.

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

*Commercial stoves or campfires solely fueled by liquid fuel and propane. Not allowed are smudge pots, wood stoves, charcoal and briquettes.

*Smoking is restricted to enclosed vehicles and watercraft.

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

*Firewood cutting must be done in compliance with the terms of the 2024 Forest Removal Permit. Only electric chainsaw use is exempt from this order and allowed between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. following a required one-hour fire watch.

For more information on the Umpqua National Forest, go to: www.fs.usda.gov./main/umpqua/fire.