September 9, 2026 3:50 a.m. 

Due to increasing temperatures and lowering relative humidity across lands protected by the Douglas Forest Protective Association, Public Use Restriction Levels have increased to Moderate effective Wednesday for all private, county, state, and Bureau of Indian Affairs lands within the Douglas District.

DFPA Public Information Officer Rachael Pope said in addition, the Industrial fire Precaution Levels have increased to Level 2, effective Wednesday within the Douglas District, for all regulated use areas, and all forestlands within one-eighth miles of those areas, including lands managed by the Roseburg District Bureau of Land Management.

Pope said IFPLs have changed to Level 2 in regulated use areas and all forestland within one-eighth mile thereof.

Pope said for the public under Moderate Public Use Restrictions, these activities are only permitted before 1:00 p.m. or after 8:00 p.m.:

*Non-industrial power saw use

*Cutting, grinding, or welding of metal

*Cutting, trimming, mowing dried cured grass and

*Operation of power-driven machinery for non-industrial property management or development on private lands

Motor vehicles, including motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles, are only allowed on improved roads free of flammable vegetation, except for the cultivation and harvest of agricultural crops. Each vehicle traveling on forestlands must have an axe, shovel, and one gallon of water or a 2.5 pound or larger fire extinguisher. ATVs must have a 2.5 pounds or larger ABC fire extinguisher. All other off-road driving is restricted at all times.

For information on restrictions for industrial operators and more fire season information, go to www.dfpa.net