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Department of 2019 Personal-Use Firewood Maps Attachment–Part 2 (Part 1 is your Permit Form)

Is Today a Cut Day? INSIDE...... It's Your Responsibility to Important News for 2019...... 2 Find Out Before You Head Out! Heppner District Maps...... 5-6 An updated recorded message will let you know if firewood North Fork District Maps.…...... 6-7 cutting is allowed, restricted to certain times of the day, or Walla Walla District Maps...... 8-10 closed completely due to hot, dry conditions. Pomeroy District Maps...……..…...... …....11-12 21" Ruler for gauging diameter...... 8-9 Call Toll-Free 2019 Firewood Season Calendar……...….….13 1-877-958-9663 Where to call for information .…...... 16

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DIAMETER No larger than 24" or < 75" in circumference.

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. As they decline, so . Distance 300 Feet - supplement a shortage of firewood in specified cutting units - thin overstocked young juniper HEPPNER DISTRICT OFFERS LIVE JUNIPER CUTTING: OFFERS LIVE JUNIPER HEPPNER DISTRICT has identified specific the Heppner Ranger District For this year (2019), live Juniper, cutting units where at stump height inches in circumference personal use firewood program to: found on Live juniper cutting units can be COMMERCIAL FIREWOOD: COMMERCIAL require a System Lands on National Forest activities All commercial commercially If you wish to cut and sell firewood commercial permit. through the local a commercial firewood permit you must purchase District contact for your of interest. Ranger District office guide. on the back page of this information is provided

The number of snags and the amount of

nds of conifer trees growing in the Blue Mountains, ponderosa pine has nds of conifer trees growing in the Blue Mountains, ponderosa pine A ruler, provided on pages 8-9, will help you gauge stump diameter. ruler, A located on the front of your

Compared to other ki In fact, in areas where snags are numerous, more than 70% of woodpeckers choose to nest in ponderosa pine. Because Good Wildlife Home - Poor Firewood Good Wildlife woodpeckers only nest in a cavity for one year, other animals such as bluebirds, squirrels, owls and will inhabit the woodpeckers cavity for one year, only nest in a cavity in the following years! NO CUTTING OF PONDEROSA PINE NO CUTTING OF PONDEROSA year dead-down material on the forest floor continues to decline each logs. Because of this, the does the habitat for animals who live, nest and feed in snags and pine". Umatilla National Forest has imposed the "no cutting of ponderosa is directly related to density low density and makes relatively poor firewood. Since heat output ponderosa pine is favored by many animals for cord of ponderosa pine generates less heat than other species. However, nesting because of its soft composition. This requirement will be enforced. Umatilla National Forest's 2019 Program 2019 Forest's National Umatilla Anything over four cords will cost an additional $5 per cord. cords will cost an additional $5 Anything over four and bark Please remember, your vehicle can easily damage soils and Please remember, To help alleviate stump diameter of no larger than 24" for falling or this problem, the Umatilla has imposed a maximum To needles, cones Ponderosa Pine

of resource damage with your vehicle. of open roads, especially in the vegetation when traveling off spring time when the ground is soft. It is illegal to cause this kind slope distance from any road open to motorized travel. Traveling Traveling slope distance from any road open to motorized travel. beyond or around a guardrail or barricade/green gate with a motor vehicle is prohibited. You may drive a motor vehicle up to 300 feet slope distance off may drive a motor vehicle up to 300 feet slope distance off You of an open road to cut and gather firewood, provided you do not may not travel beyond the 300 feet You cause resource damage. TRAVEL ALLOWED WITHIN 300 FEET OF AN OPEN ROAD ALLOWED WITHIN 300 FEET OF TRAVEL measure the stump of the tree. If that's not possible, measure the tree diameter at its largest end. The diameter is measured measure stump of the tree. If that's not possible, the diameter measure the tree at its largest end. from the outside bark to the outside bark. On a standing 24" diameter also equates closely to 75" in circumference. A removing any dead tree, standing or down. dead snag, you measure stump diameter 12" up from the base of the tree. On dead-down firewood, try to locate and birds that use snags for nesting and shelter. Some areas on the Umatilla National Forest are "snag deficient." This means This and are home to over 60 species of mammals deficient." and southeast The Blue Mountains of northeast "snag are Forest National Umatilla the on areas Some shelter. and nesting for snags use that birds to provide habitat for these critters. there are not enough snags (larger than 18" in diameter) in the area 24" STUMP DIAMETER 24" STUMP and amount of firewood removed off National Forest Lands on the off and amount of firewood removed Product Quantity Removal Record firewood permit. PRODUCT QUANTITY REMOVAL RECORDING REMOVAL PRODUCT QUANTITY keep a record of the date, time Firewood cutters are required to The Umatilla National Forest strives each year to provide a firewood program that iseasy including: apply to every woodcutting area on the Umatilla National Forest These policies management. regulations that govern our forest to understand while complying with all of the laws and confirm that woodcutting is allowed before you head to the forest. confirm that woodcutting is allowed POLICIES: FOREST-WIDE Woodcutters are reminded to cut firewood early in the season to avoid are reminded Woodcutters Call to August and September. typical in the fire-danger related closures at several local vendors. A vendor list is located on the back page of this vendor list is located on the back A at several local vendors. An permits in four cord/$20 increments. can only sell guide. Vendors each permit. fee (up to $2) may be added to additional vendor Each household is allowed a maximum limit of 12 cords per year. cords per year. is allowed a maximum limit of 12 Each household Forest Offices and are available at all Umatilla National Firewood permits The minimum cost for a personal-use firewood permit is $20, which buys for a personal-use firewood The minimum cost four-cords. To purchase a firewood permit, you must be 18 years of age or older and 18 years of age you must be a firewood permit, purchase To photo ID. present a government-issued GENERAL INFORMATION: GENERAL Page 2 Page Page 3

Can I Cut Today? SIGN LANGUAGE Weather Conditions Affect Woodcutting, You encounter all kinds of signs, ribbons, and markings while out hunting for firewood. Find Out Before You Head Out! What do they all mean and how should you interpret them? Good question! In fact it's Chainsaws can start fires. Summer months in the Blue Mountains are typically hot and one of our most commonly asked questions. dry, often triggering some level of public-use restrictions involving chainsaws, as well as Hopefully we can shed some light on this campfires, smoking, travel and other activities. It's your responsibility to find out what subject so the next time you're out you'll know restrictions are in place and plan accordingly. whether TO CUT OR NOT TO CUT.

To determine if firewood cutting is allowed, restricted or prohibited on the North Zone Walla( Timber Sale Boundary Signs: Walla and Pomeroy Ranger Districts) or South Zone (North Fork John Day and Heppner BOUNDARY Ranger Districts) of the Umatilla National Forest, just call our TOLL-FREE information line at SALE AREA TIMBER ______Sale 1-877-958-9663. An updated recorded message will state if firewood cutting is: This sign faces sale area. SALE AREA • allowed all day, Remarks:______Permit Required • restricted to specific hours (i.e.1:00pm.-8:00p.m. chainsaw shutdown), No Firewood • restricted to specific zones of the forest, BOUNDARY CuttingArea Name OpenAllowed Closed PARTIAL CUT • or closed completely due to wildfire danger. ______Sale, Unit No.___ Firewood cutting is prohibited

This sign faces the partial cut unit within active timber sale Restrictions are determined by current and predicted weather and ground conditions. boundaries. Imposing or changing restrictions will be announced by 6 P.M. on the day prior to the day the restriction will go into effect. Weekend restrictions will be announced by 6 P.M. Firewood Cutting Signs: on Friday. Again, it is your responsibility to check if restrictions are in affect! Firewood Cutting Leaving An approved chainsaw spark arrestor, axe, shovel and 8 oz. or larger fire extinguisher are Area required to be in the possession of the firewood cutter. Woodcutters are also required Permit Required to remain in the work area for a minimum of one hour after the chainsaw is shut down to watch for and suppress any fires or smoldering duff. Area Name Open Closed Firewood For Umatilla National Forest's current public-use restrictions call: Cutting Area You may see these signs posted when the harvesting portion of a timber sale is complete but before the site prep burning takes place. 1-877-958-9663 This allows woodcutters to cut firewood from slash piles, etc., before the area is burned. We encourage woodcutters to use these areas. Validating your Other Signs to Watch For: load tickets It's your responsibility to tag your firewood load properly. If you fail to tag your load or validate your tickets, you may receive a violation citation.

To properly validate and tag your load: Firewood Cutting is NOT allowed in 1. COMPLETELY REMOVE the month and Old-Growth Management Areas day on the colored load ticket. Ribbons and Paint Marks: Trees, both dead and alive, can be marked with 2. SECURELY ATTACH (staple, nail, or colored paint and ribbons for many reasons. tack) one ticket on the back of the load, Ribbons are frequently used to mark timber for each 1/2 cord or portion thereof, sale units, while paint marks are used to identify wildlife trees. However, both paint and ribbons on the truck or trailer before leaving your can be used to depict other activities too. Do woodcutting area. not cut trees marked with paint or ribbons. For more information on active timber sales, please 3. Do not stack tickets on top of each other. contact the district office. All tickets must be clearly visible on the Our best advice to the woodcutter is: back of the load. "When in Doubt, DON'T Cut" Page 4 Firewood Measurements

It is important to measure your firewood load correctly to make sure you validate the right number of load tickets. Each pickup bed is different and can haul* anywhere from 1/2 cord to 1-1/2 cords. For accuracy, use the following to calculate the amount of firewood loaded on your pickup: LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT divided by 128 cubic feet.

One cord of wood measures 8 feet long, 4 feet high and 4 feet wide. A cord contains 128 cubic feet of round wood.

Small Pickup - 1/4 Ton Shortbed Pickup - 1/2 Ton With or without racks, this truck bed holds With or without racks, this truck bed holds approximately 1/2 cord of firewood. approximately 3/4 cord of firewood.

Longbed Pickup - 1/2 or 3/4 Ton Standard Truck - 1 Ton Without racks, this truck bed holds approximately With racks, this truckbed holds 3/4 cord of firewood. With racks, it holds approximately 1.5 - 2 cords of firewood. approximately 1 - 1.5 cords of firewood.

*Do not overload your truck with firewood. Check the owner's manual for your vehicle's safe weight restriction.

Safety Reminders Prevent Accidents! Prevent Giardia! • Know your physical condition and capabilities. Pack enough water to supply you for the day. Do not drink • Keep your equipment clean and in good condition. untreated water from streams, lakes, ponds or livestock watering • Stay alert! If you're getting tired, take a break. facilities.

Prevent Injuries! Prevent Hypothermia! Wear protective equipment such as: Bring a variety of clothing. Temperatures can • A hard hat to protect your head from falling limbs or drop quickly in late afternoon. Make sure your branches. clothing is form-fitting and free of ragged edges • Safety glasses to protect your eyesight. that could get caught in the chainsaw • Ear plugs to protect your ears from permanent hearing loss. or snagged on brush or limbs. • Gloves to protect hands from abrasions and cuts. • Heavy workboots or shoes with high tops and steel toes. And Always! • Woodcutter chaps for leg protection. Let someone know where you are going and when you expect to be home. Page 5 Heppner Ranger District - West

OPENING DATE: May 1, 2019 SPECIAL CONDITIONS CLOSING DATE: Nov. 30, 2019 WHAT YOU MAY CUT AND GATHER: Any dead standing or down tree, less than 24 inches in diameter at stump height, if it has no green needles. Exception: Green-live Juniper less than 24 inches in diameter at stump height may be cut within Green–live juniper cutting units 1 through 6 as depicted on the map.

Trees with signs, ribbons, tags or paint marks on them may not be cut. Where the cutting of standing dead trees is allowed, stumps shall be no higher than 12 inches in height. Do not cut Ponderosa Pine.

WHERE YOU MAY CUT AND GATHER: Within 300 feet slope distance from roads open to motorized travel. This map displays roads open to woodcutting (unless otherwise posted.)

DO NOT CUT OR GATHER FIREWOOD: Within 300 feet distance from any live stream, lake or pond; within developed campgrounds or along OHV ; within designated Areas; or where otherwise posted. Do not cut Ponderosa Pine. Do not cut any dead standing or dead down tree over 24 inches in diameter. Do not cut beyond 300 foot slope distance from roads open to motorized travel.

PROTECT ALL IMPROVEMENTS: Such as fences, roads, spring developments, and gates. Page 6 Heppner Ranger District - East / North Fork John Day Ranger District - West

OPENING DATE: May 1, 2019 SPECIAL CONDITIONS CLOSING DATE: Nov. 30, 2019

WHAT YOU MAY CUT AND GATHER: Any dead standing or down tree, less than 24 inches in diameter at stump height, if it has no green needles. Exception: Green-live Juniper less than 24 inches in diameter at stump height may be cut within Green–live juniper cutting units 1 through 6 as depicted on the map.

Trees with signs, ribbons, tags or paint marks on them may not be cut. Where the cutting of standing dead trees is allowed, stumps shall be no higher than 12 inches in height. Do not cut Ponderosa Pine.

WHERE YOU MAY CUT AND GATHER: Within 300 feet slope distance from roads open to motorized travel. This map displays roads open to woodcutting (unless otherwise posted.)

DO NOT CUT OR GATHER FIREWOOD: Within 300 feet distance from any live stream, lake or pond; within developed campgrounds or along OHV trails; within designated Wilderness Areas; or where otherwise posted. Do not cut Ponderosa Pine. Do not cut any dead standing or dead down tree over 24 inches in diameter. Do not cut beyond 300 foot slope distance from roads open to motorized travel.

PROTECT ALL IMPROVEMENTS: Such as fences, roads, spring developments, and gates. Page 7 North Fork John Day Ranger District - North and South

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To John Day Indian Rock distance from roads open to Chattanooga !A motorized travel. Legend # Mountain Umatilla NF Boundary LONG CREEK PROTECT ALL IMPROVEMENTS: !9 Campgrounds GREENHORN Such as fences, roads, spring Road developments and gates. OthLeorn Og wCnreerskhip Mountain 2 1 0 2 Miles N#F John Day Wilderness ¹ ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS: You are prohibited from parking on Forest Road 52 (Ukiah- Granite Road) and must pull completely off of the pavement to cut or gather firewood due to high vehicle use and high traffic speeds associated with this road. Page 8 Walla Walla Ranger District #1

SPECIAL CONDITIONS WHAT YOU MAY CUT AND GATHER: Any dead standing or dead down tree, less than 24 inches in diameter at stump height, if it has no green needles, signs, ribbons, tags, or paint marks. Do not cut Ponderosa Pine. Where the cutting of standing dead trees is allowed, stumps shall be no higher than 12 inches in height.

WHERE YOU MAY CUT AND GATHER: Within 300 feet slope distance from roads open to motorized travel. Please refer to the Motorized Vehicle Use Maps (MVUM) for open road information. Maps are free-of-charge at the District Office, Supervisor's Office and on District information bulletin boards throughout the District.

DO NOT CUT OR GATHER FIREWOOD: Within 300 feet distance from any live stream, lake or pond; within developed campgrounds, along OHV trails; or where otherwise posted. Do not cut any dead standing or dead down tree over 24 inches in diameter.

PROTECT ALL IMPROVEMENTS: Such as fences, roads, spring developments and gates.

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Use this ruler only as a guide to help measure the tree's diameter, at stump height. See instructions on page 2. Page 9 Walla Walla Ranger District #2 SPECIAL CONDITIONS WHAT YOU MAY CUT AND GATHER: Any dead standing or dead down tree, less than 24 inches in diameter at stump height, if it has no green needles, signs, ribbons, tags, or paint marks. Do not cut Ponderosa Pine. Where the cutting of standing dead trees is allowed, stumps shall be no higher than 12 inches in height.

WHERE YOU MAY CUT AND GATHER: Within 300 feet slope distance from roads open to motorized travel. Please refer to the Motorized Vehicle Use Maps (MVUM) for open road information. Maps are free-of-charge at the District Office, Supervisor's Office and on District information bulletin boards throughout the District.

DO NOT CUT OR GATHER FIREWOOD: Within 300 feet distance from any live stream, lake or pond; within developed campgrounds, along OHV trails; or where otherwise posted. Do not cut any dead standing or dead down tree over 24 inches in diameter.

PROTECT ALL IMPROVEMENTS: Such as fences, roads, spring developments and gates.

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Use this ruler only as a guide to help measure the tree's diameter, at stump height. See instructions on page 2. Page 10 Walla Walla Ranger District #3

OPENING DATE: May 1, 2019 CLOSING DATE: Nov. 30, 2019 SPECIAL CONDITIONS WHAT YOU MAY CUT AND GATHER: PROTECT ALL IMPROVEMENTS: Any dead standing or dead down tree, less than 24 Such as fences, roads, spring developments and gates. inches in diameter at stump height, if it has no green needles, signs, ribbons, tags, or paint marks. Do not cut ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS: Ponderosa Pine. Where the cutting of standing dead Firewood cutting is prohibited in the Mill Creek Watershed, all Wilderness Areas, trees is allowed, stumps shall be no higher than 12 and along State Highway 204. inches in height. Because of high vehicle traffic along Forest Roads 31 (Summit Road), 63, and WHERE YOU MAY CUT AND GATHER: 62, you must pull completely off the road to cut or gather firewood. Within 300 feet slope distance from roads open to motor- ized travel. Please refer to the Motorized Vehicle Use FIREWOOD CUTTING IS PROHIBITED ON THE FOLLOWING ROADS: Maps (MVUM) for open road information. Maps are free- of-charge at the District Office, Supervisor's Office and on - Forest Road 64 from its junction with State Highway 204 to its junction with District information bulletin boards throughout the District. Forest Road 6400250 (Jubilee Lake access road.) - Forest Road 6400250 (Jubilee Lake access road.) DO NOT CUT OR GATHER FIREWOOD: Within 300 feet distance from any live stream, lake - Forest Road 64 from its junction with County Road 9115, south of Dayton, WA or pond; within developed campgrounds, along OHV to its junction with Forest Road 6400650 ( entrance road.) trails; or where otherwise posted. Do not cut any dead standing or dead down tree over 24 inches in diameter. - Forest Road 6403120 (Mottet Campground access road.)

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OPENING DATE: May 1, 2019 SPECIAL CONDITIONS CLOSING DATE: Nov. 30, 2019

WHAT YOU MAY CUT AND GATHER: Any dead standing or dead down tree, less than 24 inches in diameter at stump height, if it has no green needles, signs, ribbons, tags, or paint marks. Do not cut Ponderosa Pine. Where the cutting of standing dead trees is allowed, stumps shall be no higher than 12 inches in height.

WHERE YOU MAY CUT AND GATHER: Within 300 feet slope distance from roads open to motorized travel. This map displays roads open to woodcutting (unless otherwise posted.) Please refer to the Motorized Vehicle Use Maps (MVUM) for open road information. Maps are free-of-charge at the District Office, Supervisor’s Office and on District information bulletin boards throughout the District.

DO NOT CUT OR GATHER FIREWOOD: Within 300 feet distance from any live stream, lake or pond; within developed campgrounds or along OHV trails; within designated Wilderness Areas; or where otherwise posted. Do not cut Ponderosa Pine. Do not cut any dead standing or dead down tree over 24 inches in diameter. Do not cut beyond 300 foot slope distance from roads open to motorized travel.

PROTECT ALL IMPROVEMENTS: Such as fences, roads, spring developments, and gates.

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OPENING DATE: May 1, 2019 SPECIAL CONDITIONS CLOSING DATE: Nov. 30, 2019

WHAT YOU MAY CUT AND GATHER: Any dead standing or dead down tree, less than 24 inches in diameter at stump height, if it has no green needles, signs, ribbons, tags, or paint marks. Do not cut Ponderosa Pine. Where the cutting of standing dead trees is allowed, stumps shall be no higher than 12 inches in height.

WHERE YOU MAY CUT AND GATHER: Within 300 feet slope distance from roads open to motorized travel. This map displays roads open to woodcutting (unless otherwise posted.) Please refer to the Motorized Vehicle Use Maps (MVUM) for open road information. Maps are free-of-charge at the District Office, Supervisor’s Office and on District information bulletin boards throughout the District.

DO NOT CUT OR GATHER FIREWOOD: Within 300 feet distance from any live stream, lake or pond; within developed campgrounds or along OHV trails; within designated Wilderness Areas; or where otherwise posted. Do not cut Ponderosa Pine. Do not cut any dead standing or dead down tree over 24 inches in diameter. Do not cut beyond 300 foot slope distance from roads open to motorized travel.

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May 1 - Firewood Season Begins (some areas Dates to Remember may be inaccessible due to snow.) July through September - Late summer months are typically very hot and dry. Firewood cutting may be prohibited at this time. Make sure to call our toll-free message phone at 1-877-958-9663 to see if firewood cutting is allowed.

November 30 - All firewood areas close for the season. Page 14 Where's all the tamarack and red fir firewood? Have you noticed that tamarack () firewood is not as The lengths that some woodcutters go to, because of the high demand abundant as in the past? It is in high demand due to its superior BTU for the “redwoods”, is causing resource damage in areas of the forest: value and for the ease of splitting. Red fir (Douglas-fir) is becoming - Dead trees greater than 24 inches are being cut and removed scarce for the same reason. (which is one less big snag for the wildlife that use them) - Roads are being illegally “constructed” to access stands that are There is still plenty of firewood for you to cut, but it just won’t all be red beyond the 300 foot travel limit fir or tamarack. Lodgepole pine is another very suitable wood for your - Locks are being cut and removed on gates and barricades to gain stove. Spruce is easy to split and there's an abundance of white fir. access to closed road systems When you cut a variety of firewood species, you help to clean up ground - Green larch is being cut/girdled (a deliberate, deep severance of the fuels which could reduce the intensity of a forest fire. cambium layer causing eventual death to the tree), either to remove immediately or for later retrieval. To get the most BTU value out of any species of firewood, ensure that To help us keep the Personal Use Firewood Program in operation, we it is thoroughly seasoned and kept dry while in storage. Ensure that need your help. Consider mixing your woodpile with all species; look your stove is operating efficiently by cleaning the firebox and chimney into purchasing a modern, more efficient stove; alternate wood heat on a regular schedule. Also, be sure to check the regulations for using with another form of heat. woodstoves in the county in which you live. Report firewood violations: Another item we need help with is the reporting of activities that appear BTU (British Thermal Unit) to be illegal, such as vehicles beyond the 300 foot access limit; illegally Value of Common Firewood Species constructed “roads”; overloaded vehicles causing traffic hazards; cut Species Million BTUs/cord locks on gates and /or broken gates; loads of firewood coming out very early in the morning or late at night; loads of firewood not tagged, etc. Western Larch (Tamarack) 22.3 The information that would be useful is: Douglas-fir (Red fir) 20.6 • Date and time of observation Lodgepole Pine 17.5 • Vehicle and/or activity description • Vehicle license plate number and state, if you can get it safely Grand Fir (White Fir) 16.7 • Location of observation Spruce 15.0 • General description of people involved Subalpine Fir 13.6 Please report woodcutting violation to any Umatilla National Forest office. Contact numbers are located on the back page of this guide.

Western Larch / Tamarack Dead or Alive? Can you tell the difference? The western larch, also known as the tamarack, is a truly unusual, fascinating and important tree. It's uniqueness, however, is a threat to its life. Because its needles turn yellow and later fall to the ground, the larch appears to be dead during the winter even though it is very much alive.

When gathering firewood, please don't mistake a living larch for a dead one. There is more than one way to identify a western larch. Each season of the year presents the larch in a different dress. Fall, winter, spring or summer, the larch is easily recognized. In the fall, of the western larch turn a straw yellow, contrasting sharply with the surrounding green of other trees. The needles soon drop to the ground, leaving the larch bare of foliage throughout the winter and early spring, taking on the appearance of a dead tree. Like the pines, larch needles are clustered. However, there are 14 or more needles in each cluster – far more than any pine has. The larch is the only cone-bearing tree in the that sheds all of its needles. This unusual characteristic makes identification absolutely certain.

To tell the difference between a western larch and a dead tree of another species in the wintertime (both without needles) examine the Twigs. The needles of the larch grow from conspicuous short spurs. These spurs, like rows of tiny barrels, easily identify larch in winter.

Identification of larch in the summer is not difficult. While its curious traits are less pronounced, the trees can be pinpointed with care- ful observation. Larch cones are “whiskery” and have single-pointed bracts that stick out like snake tongues. Its narrow crown has an open appearance and the entire trunk and all of the short, horizontal limbs can be seen.

The Western Larch is a truly unusual, fascinating and important tree. Please be careful you don’t cut a living tree. Page 15 More than meets the eye The hidden value of dead wood People living near or traveling to our National Forests often see many dead trees, both stand- ing and fallen, and ask “Why can’t these trees be cut and used for firewood? After all, they’re already dead; isn’t it wasteful to not use them?” This is a good question!

There are many important ecological functions of dead trees and good reasons why firewood cutting must be carefully regulated. Let’s look at some of these reasons…

DEAD TREES HELP CONTROL By acting as a physical barrier to the flow of surface water, logs and other woody debris help to prevent soil from being washed away. This not only keeps the soil intact, but also prevents water-soluble nutrients from being removed.

DEAD TREES PROVIDE HOMES FOR WILDLIFE One of the major responsibilities of the Forest Service is to maintain habitat for wild animals. Standing dead trees (snags) provide places to nest, rest, perch, roost, store food, escape predators and seek shelter from unfavorable weather for a host of birds and small mammals.

Many insects also live in snags, and are an important food source for birds. These birds help control insects that could otherwise destroy living forest trees. Birds of prey, such as hawks and owls, use snags as hunting perches as they search for and eat destructive rodent species.

DEAD TREES PROVIDE SHADE Dead standing trees can provide a certain amount of shading for a site which has been opened up by fire, logging or insect kill. This shad- BURN SMART ing can reduce evaporation enough to make the difference between a quick return to forested conditions and a long, slow process of regen- to improve air quality eration. The relationship between firewood and the doesn't end at the forest boundary. The increasing use of wood heat over the last While standing dead trees help keep water on the site, fallen dead decade has contributed to our community's air pollution problem. trees retain water much better. They reduce evaporation and hold Wood smoke isn't the only source of air pollution, but when too water like a sponge. The longer a tree lies on the ground, the more many homes fire up on stagnant air days, large amounts of smoke porous and water-holding it becomes. This combination of shade and particles and toxic fumes become suspended in the air outside, and even inside, our homes. That's when wood smoke can cause health moisture often creates the perfect site for new seedlings. problems. Some particles are so small they get inhaled deep into the lungs and can't escape. Young children, the elderly, and people with DEAD TREES PROVIDE NUTRIENT RESERVOIRS breathing difficulties are especially at risk. Wood smoke also lowers Nutrients such as nitrogen and calcium accumulate and are stored in your resistance to infections like pneumonia and aggravates bronchitis decaying, fallen trees. These nutrients are eventually released into the and asthma. soil and used by young trees and other plants. Without downed trees, Most wood burning units emit more pollution into the air than alternate much of these nutrient stores would be washed away and lost from the forms of heat such as natural gas, electricity, or oil, especially if they're site. not used properly. To get the most, both economically and ecologically, from your wood heat follow these wood-wise tips: Rotting wood microorganisms, such as fungi, which are critical to the movement of nutrients into plants. As a dead tree deteriorates, it begins to crumble and fall apart. The soft, moist, nutrient-rich BURN RIGHT  Use the proper stove for your home. fragments offer new seedlings an excellent rooting medium and new trees will find homes in the decomposing litter of old logs. Maintain and clean your stove each year.

Dead trees play many important roles in maintaining forest BURN SMART . Of course, the removal of some dead wood Burn small hot fires. A hot fire will get the most mileage from for firewood is acceptable, and in some areas, even your wood by burning it completely and cleanly. beneficial. As long as removal is carefully managed, the forest will continue to provide firewood and other BURN CLEAN resources, now and in the future. Use the proper fuel. Burning dry, seasoned wood reduces smoke emittance and creosote buildup. Allow six to twelve months drying time and store your wood under cover. BURN HOT  Provide enough air to your fire. Avoid the temptation to "hold" a fire overnight by cutting down the air supply. This creates more smoke and creosote buildup. Page 16

TRAVEL MANAGEMENT AND MOTORIZED ACCESS REQUIRED The Umatilla National Forest has implemented the 2005 Travel Plan Rule and released the WOODCUTTING Motorized Vehicle Use Maps (MVUM.) MVUMs are single purpose maps developed to display National Forest System routes (roads and trails) and areas open to motorized travel. Motorized EQUIPMENT Vehicle Use Maps (MVUM) are updated each year and are available, free of charge, at any Umatilla National Forest Office and online at: www.fs.usda.gov/umatilla. * SHOVEL How does this affect the woodcutting program? Firewood cutting is limited to areas accessible by the open road system. Open roads are those Forest roads displayed on the MVUM as open or * AXE seasonally open. Roads not shown on the MVUM are not designated for motorized travel. Some * FIRE EXTINGUISHER closed roads may be opened for a specified period of time for firewood cutting only. Please check with your local ranger district office for more information. * SPARK ARRESTOR Why close roads? In some cases, roads are seasonally closed to provide adequate habitat security for big game animals. Other resources also benefit from closures. For example, and water quality problems are reduced, recreation experiences are more diverse, and opportunities for hiking and horseback riding are improved. Main roads, such as those accessing private property, trailheads, campgrounds, developed springs, and scenic overlooks, will remain open. As firewood continues to be a major economic and recreational need in and Oregon, the Firewood Program on the Umatilla National Forest will continue to be managed to provide the best possible areas and accessibility to woodcutters.

CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO PURCHASE A FIREWOOD PERMIT Because most Forest Service Offices are open Monday-Friday., 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, we've arranged for local businesses to sell our firewood permits for an additional fee up to $2 per permit. Most of these businesses are open early mornings, late evenings, and weekends. Some are open 24-hours UMATILLA a day. To better assist you, permits can be purchased at these following businesses: National Forest Pomeroy Foods Ace Hardware Dale Store 509 Street Where to Call: 1845 N. 1st Hwy 395 Pomeroy, WA 99347 Hermiston, Oregon 97838 Dale, OR 97880 (509) 843-3391 Mon-Fri. 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (541) 567-6816 (541) 421-3484 Last Resort NOTE: Vendors are only Smitty’s Outpost Heppner Mobil Tucannon Road able to sell permits in four Heppner Ranger District 1825 N 1st. St. 329 N. Main Street Pomeroy, WA 99347 cord/$20 increments. An ad- 117 South Main Street Hermiston, OR 97838 Heppner, OR 97836 (509) 843-1556 ditional vendor fee (up to $2) 541-567-6817 (541) 676-5062 will be added to each permit. Heppner, OR 97836 Conoco General Store Southgate Mini Market Lone Elk Market (541) 676-9187 426 W. Main Street If you want to purchase a 5, 775 Southgate 800 Willow Street Dayton, WA 99328 Pendleton, OR 97801 Spray, OR 97874 (509) 382-1042 6, 7, 9, 10 or 11 cord permit North Fork John Day (541) 276-9415 (541)468-2443 you must obtain your permits Schurman's True Value at a Umatilla National Forest Ranger District Mentzer & Elliott Athena Grocery 801 6th Street Office during the hours listed Hwy 244 4th & Elm 313 East Main St. Clarkston, WA 99403 to your right. Office hours Ukiah, OR 97880 Pilot Rock, OR 97868 Athena, OR 97813 (509) 758-6411 generally run from 8:00 AM (541) 427-5308 (541) 443-2351 (541) 566-2396 to 4:30 PM. S&W Hardware J&D’s Food Mart Alpine Outpost 820 Dogwood St. Pomeroy Ranger District 111 SW Birch 62393, State Hwy 204 Elgin, OR. 97827 Pilot Rock, OR 97868 Weston, OR 97886 (541) 437-0330 71 West Main Street 541-443-3369 (541) 566-3661 Pomeroy, WA 99347

Rhode's Supply CHS-Farmer’s Co-op Hell's NRA (509) 843-1891 Hwy 244 706 W Rose St. 2535 Riverside Dr. Ukiah, OR 97880 Walla Walla, WA 99362 Clarkston, WA 99403 (541) 427-3271 (509) 527-0611 (509) 758-0616 Walla Walla Ranger District 1415 W. Rose Street Walla Walla, WA 99362 Is the weather hot and dry? (509) 522-6290 Find out if there are firewood cutting restrictions! Supervisor's Office 72510 Road Call Before You Cut! Pendleton, OR 97801 1-877-958-9663 (541) 278-3716 www.fs.usda.gov/umatilla "The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation or marital or family status. (Not all bases apply to all programs) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audio tape, etc.) should contact the USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 326-W, Whit- Printed on Recycled Paper ten Building, 14th and Independence Ave. S.W., Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA Forest Service is an equal opportunity provider and employer." F14-SO-03-19