Post by: lghtnquik on August 18, 2012, 01:46:46 PM
Post by: DoubleJ on August 18, 2012, 02:00:47 PM
Post by: bobcat on August 18, 2012, 02:01:24 PM
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All Port Blakely Timberlands Closed Due to Extreme Fire Danger
8/15/2012 - Port Blakely Tree Farms’ Forests Closed Until Further Notice
Prolonged hot and dry weather conditions coupled with forecasted lightning in the foothills of the Cascades raised the risk of forest fires in the region. Until further notice, PORT BLAKELY TREE FARMS forestland in Washington and Oregon is closed to ALL public access. This closure applies to foot, horse, motorized and any other form of access.
While we regret any inconvenience this may cause to recreational users, our decision to prohibit access reflects our priorities: safety and the protection of our forests. Port Blakely employees and security officials are monitoring the weather conditions and unauthorized access.
This closure to all traffic is temporary. Regular allowable access will be permitted once the risk of forest fires decreases and forest conditions are considered safe.
http://www.portblakely.com/pb-tree-farms/public-access-policy/policy (http://www.portblakely.com/pb-tree-farms/public-access-policy/policy)
Post by: sirmissalot on August 19, 2012, 09:15:38 AM
my camera out of my spot before it was totally shut down.
I was in the Margaret yesterday, we got a little rain but I was surprised at how damp things still were up there.
I like this cool weather we're getting but we definitely need some moisture.
Post by: fireweed on August 19, 2012, 09:28:21 AM
Weyco. still open to non-motorized (as usual) access as of today.
Post by: Basket Rack on August 19, 2012, 09:43:27 AM