Salal Permit Sales to Begin in Nov.
Permit sales for salal on the Olympic National Forest will begin in November.
Salal (Gaultheria shallon) is an understory shrub commonly used in the floral industry. It grows in dense thickets throughout western Washington and Oregon.
Permits will be issued from the Forks, Quinault, and Quilcene offices starting at 9:00 A.M. on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020.
A maximum of one-hundred permits will be issued across the Forest. Fifty permits will be offered from the Quilcene office for harvest areas located within Mason County and the east side of Clallam and Jefferson Counties. Twenty-five permits will be offered from Forks for the west-side of Clallam County. Twenty-five permits will be offered from Quinault for harvest areas within Grays Harbor County and the west side of Jefferson County.
A lottery system will be used if the demand for permits exceeds the supply. Each permit will cost $150 and can be used for up to two months. A valid US Federal or State picture identification will be required at the time of purchase, and those buying the permits must be at least 18 years of age. Cash or checks will be accepted, but there will be no credit card or debit card transactions.
Please note: To ensure the safety of everyone during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is expected that individuals will maintain a distance of at least 6 feet from others who are not from the same household. Please have a mask available to wear when it is difficult to maintain social distance. A mask will be required to enter any Forest Service office. Future salal dates for this season are pending and dependent on the safe practices of all.
For additional information about salal permit sales, please contact Mark LaGioia at 360-765-2215. For general information about Olympic National Forest, visit http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/olympic.
Second Chances
Winter Hours
Soroptimists Second Chances shop has changed to their Winter Hours. Here are the new times:
First and 3rd Monday noon – 5 p.m., Wednesday noon – 5:30 p.m., Saturday noon – 5:30 p.m., Sundays noon – 4 p.m. Nov. 1 – 7 everything will be ½ off except RADA Knives. Please stop by and see us and check out our inventory. Thank you for all your support!
Join the Forest
Service!
Agency Accepting Applications for more than 1,000 Seasonal Positions in Oregon and Washington
The USDA Forest Service will be accepting applications for more than 1,000 seasonal spring and summer jobs in Oregon and Washington from Oct. 30 – Nov. 9, 2020. Positions are available in multiple fields, including fire, recreation, natural resources, timber, engineering, visitor services, and archaeology.
Applications must be submitted on www.USAJOBS.gov between Oct. 30 – Nov. 9, 2020. More information about seasonal employment, available positions, and application instructions can be found at www.fs.usda.gov/main/r6/jobs. Interested applicants are encouraged to create a profile on USAJOBS in advance to save time once the hiring process begins.
“We’re looking for talented, diverse applicants to help us manage over 24 million acres of public land in the Pacific Northwest,” said Glenn Casamassa, Pacific Northwest Regional Forester. “If you’re interested in stewarding our national forests and serving local communities, I encourage you to apply.”
The mission of the Forest Service is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the nation’s forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations. The agency manages 193 million acres of public land, provides assistance to state and private landowners, and maintains the largest forestry research organization in the world.
The Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region contains 16 National Forests, a National Scenic Area, a National Grassland, and two National Volcanic Monuments, all within the States of Oregon and Washington. These public lands provide timber for people, forage for cattle and wildlife, habitat for fish, plants, and animals, and some of the best recreation opportunities in the country.
