𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐔𝐒𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐋𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐋 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐄: 𝐄𝐗𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐄 𝐃𝐅𝐏𝐀 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄: Effective Sunday, August 10, 2025, at 12:01 am, the Fire Danger Level and Public Use Restriction Level will increase to EXTREME for all private, county, state, and Bureau of Indian Affairs land within the Douglas District. IFPL (Industrial Fire Precaution Level) levels within the Douglas District will remain at IFPL LEVEL 3, in regulated use area (s) DG-1, DG-2, UA-1, UA-2, and all forestland within one-eighth mile thereof. What does this change mean to the public? Non-industrial power saw usage, cutting, grinding, or welding of metal, cutting, trimming, or mowing of dried, cured grass, and power-driven machinery for non-industrial improvement or development on private property is now PROHIBITED. The State Forester or an authorized representative may, in writing, approve a modification or waiver of these requirements. These restrictions shall remain in effect until replaced or terminated by an additional Closedown Order of the State Forester or an authorized representative. Maps of the subject area may be viewed at the State Forester's Office, in Salem, Oregon, and at principal offices of the Forest Protection District. Definitions of words and phrases used in this proclamation may be found in ORS 477.001, OAR 629-041-0005. For more information, visit www.dfpa.net , check out our social media, FB: douglasforestprotectiveassociation, Insta: @douglasfpa, or call the office (541) 672-6507.