Northeast Oregon ODF District has updated when a permit for power-driven machinery is required
By Garrett Christensen on Friday, July 12th, 2024 in Columbia Basin News Northeastern Oregon News
NORTHEAST OREGON – (Release from the Oregon Department of Forestry) A permit to operate a power-driven machinery (PDM) is required when the district determines that an activity is more than general maintenance, meets the definition of an operation, and poses the risk of starting a wildfire on forestland. All other activities, not requiring a PDM, on land protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry’s Northeast Oregon District MUST follow the current fire season public use restrictions.
The district encourages landowners/operators and the public to contact their local ODF office if they ever have questions about fire restrictions or when a permit for PDM is needed. All operators need to understand this guide to ensure safe and responsible operation.
For further information, contact the Oregon Department of Forestry at these local offices:
La Grande Unit: (541) 963-3168
Baker City Sub-Unit: (541) 523-5831
Wallowa Unit: (541) 886-2881
Pendleton Unit: (541) 276-3491
Current fire restrictions for forestlands in Northeast Oregon can be found at www.bmidc.org or by calling the Northeast Oregon Fire Prevention line: (541) 975-3027.
Note: The guide for permits can be found here:
