Alerts
On this page you will find Regional Alerts, Closures, and Orders that outline specific safety information or rules and regulations that apply to all Forests or Areas, or a group of Forests or Areas within the Region.
This page does not include specific Forest or Area alerts. Please go to the individual Forest or Area to see any local Alerts, Closures or Forest Orders. Please check the website of your destination for these important updates before your trip.
Region Alerts
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Alcohol Prohibitions
This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.
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Explosives and Exploding Targets Prohibition
Explosives and exploding targets are prohibited upon areas, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region as described in the Order.
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National Forest System Road System & Trails Occupancy & Use: Traffic Safety
Operating a vehicle in violation of the speed, load, weight, height, length, width or other limitations specified by the Order is prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region as described in the Order.
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Restrictions on Use of Forage and Mulch Products
This Order prohibits unloading, storing, or using any straw, hay, grain, seed, or other forage or mulch products that are not state-certified weed free on the National Forest System lands, roads or trails in any Closure Area as specific in the Order.
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Aquatic Invasive Species
This Order prohibits 1) possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic invasive animal species AND 2) prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic or riparian invasive plant species - on National Forest System lands in the Pacific Northwest Region as specified in the Order.