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PBTF Public Access Policy
Port Blakely Tree Farms, LP has a long tradition of
opening its private forestlands to the public for
recreation. Over the years, our public access policy has
been refined to address safety, operation and environmental
concerns. Please review this access policy before
visiting Port Blakely's forestlands. While we
try to keep our gates and entrances posted with current
information, access restrictions can and do change without
notice.
The following table shows which activities are allowed
according to the posted sign. Signs are typically posted at
road access points such as gates. If you wish to conduct an
activity that is not listed or requires a permit, you may
request written authorization through our office at
360-570-1992.
| Activities |
Yellow Sign |
Red Sign |
No Sign |
| Walking, hiking |
Yes |
No |
No |
| Biking on roads (non-motorized) |
Yes |
No |
No |
| Horse use on roads |
Yes |
No |
No |
| Bird and wildlife watching |
Yes |
No |
No |
| Berry picking |
Yes |
No |
No |
| Hunting |
Yes |
No |
No |
| Fishing |
Yes |
No |
No |
| Driving trucks, cars, motorcycles |
No |
No |
No |
| Driving ATVs and ORVs |
No |
No |
No |
| Camp fires, ignition of flammable materials |
No |
No |
No |
| Target shooting |
No |
No |
No |
| Biking off road |
No |
No |
No |
| Removal of fossils, artifacts or minerals |
No |
No |
No |
| Construction |
No |
No |
No |
| Camping |
By Permit Only |
No |
No |
| Brush picking or removal of other forest
products |
By Permit Only |
No |
No |
| Wood cutting for personal use |
By Permit Only |
No |
No |
| Any group events |
By Permit Only |
No |
No |
While on Port Blakely property:
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All state laws regarding hunting and fishing must be
complied with.
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Construction is not allowed. This includes trails in
forests, plantations, and around gates.
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Do not block gates. Vehicles blocking gates will be towed.
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Do not cut fire wood, remove brush or any other forest products.
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Do not damage trees, roads, gates, equipment, etc.
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Keep bikes and horses on the roads only.
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Pack your trash out with you.
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Report vandalism, garbage dumping and access offenses by calling
360-570-1992.
Please remember that Port Blakely Tree Farms forestland is managed primarily for
timber production. While our lands offer many recreational opportunities, they
are not parks and not publicly owned. Please be considerate and respectful of
these lands and the other users so that we can continue to keep our lands open
to the public.
Violators will be prosecuted.
We will work with local and state law enforcement to
prosecute to the fullest extent of the law.
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