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2025 Press Releases

Umatilla National Forest advises visitors to be prepared for winter conditions

Release Date: December 1, 2025
PENDLETON, Ore., (Dec. 1, 2025) – With snowfall across the Blue Mountains, people are heading to the Umatilla National Forest for recreation…

Christmas Tree Permits Available for the Umatilla National Forest

Release Date: November 18, 2025
PENDLETON, Ore., (Nov. 18, 2025) – Christmas tree permits are now available to purchase at Forest offices, several local businesses, and online…

Umatilla National Forest Begins Pile Burning Operations

Release Date: October 17, 2025
PENDLETON, Ore. (Oct. 17, 2025) —Umatilla National Forest is planning pile burning operations pending all required approvals. We estimate this work…

Forest Service Announces Fire Positions for 2026

Release Date: October 16, 2025
The Umatilla National Forest of the USDA Forest Service is hiring! We are looking for dedicated individuals to support fire operations. These…