Wildfire Awareness Week, May 4-10th:
Tips from "Keep Oregon Green"
From Oregon's Wildfire Awareness Week Committee
Living here comes with a price. And if we're going to "Keep Oregon Green," we need to do a better job of acting responsibly when living in or recreating in the forests or rangelands. And speaking of being responsible, backyard debris burning, which includes burn piles and burn barrels, is the leading careless human behavior that causes wildfires in Oregon.
Spring is the perfect time to remove dead vegetation and limb up trees to reduce the threat from wildfire. By following a few simple steps to get rid of brush and yard debris, we can all rest a bit easier. The Keep Oregon Green Association recommends chipping your debris. But if you must burn, do so responsibly.
Before burning, check with the local fire district to see if a burning permit is required.
In many rural areas, pile burning and burn barrels are viable ways to get rid of debris (such as tree branches, brush cuttings, needles and leaves). With proper site preparation and forethought, people can burn this sort of debris with reasonable safety.
For more information on proper burning practices, click here!
You may also visit the open burning sections located on this site by clicking here.
For information on burning alternatives, click here.