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July 4th Weekend on the Umpqua National Forest
Release Date: Jun 27, 2016
Contact: Cheryl Caplan, (541) 957-3270
As we approach July 4th weekend, Umpqua National Forest officials are asking for the public’s help in keeping your public lands safe. Leave fireworks and exploding targets at home.
Remember that possessing, discharging, or using any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic device on public lands is prohibited year-round, regardless of weather conditions or holidays. Forest visitors are encouraged to enjoy local fireworks displays that will be offered in several communities in Douglas, Lane and Jackson counties.
Visitors to their national forests should always use caution to prevent human-caused wildfires. To reduce the risk, please consider the following:
- Fireworks are never allowed federal public lands. Even the smaller, more innocent devices like sparklers, as well as exploding targets and larger combustible devices, can start fires.
- Before going camping, learn of any fire restrictions in place and never leave a campfire unattended. Build campfires in cleared open areas, and keep water and a shovel nearby. Make sure campfires are out and cool to the touch before leaving the area.
- When smoking, always dispose of cigarette debris in some type of an ashtray.
- Avoid driving and parking in tall grass or on roads with heavy fine fuels accumulations. Exhaust particles, hot exhaust pipes and hot catalytic converters can start grass fires. Maintain proper tire pressure. Driving on exposed wheel rims can throw sparks.
- Sparks from dragging chains, exhaust from ATV’s and motorcycles can start grass fires. Spark arresters are required on all recreational and portable gasoline-powered equipment.
Our national forests and grasslands are precious resources we all use and enjoy. This Fourth of July holiday, let the night skies be your show.
For further information, please visit or call your local Umpqua National Forest office or logon to www.fs.usda.gov/umpqua.
Ranger District Contact Information:
- Cottage Grove Ranger District, Cottage Grove, OR, (541) 767-5000
- Diamond Lake Ranger District, Toketee, OR, (541) 498-2531
- North Umpqua Ranger District, Glide, OR, (541) 496-3532
- Tiller Ranger District, Tiller, OR, (541) 825-3100