Can I Cut Again at 7 Pm During Fire Season

OSV Fun at Mushroom Rock

Creek Burn Report of Investigation

The Creek Burn Report of Investigation and Exhibit 30, Origin & Crusade Report are both publicly available (PDF downloads)

United states Wood Service Denies "Let it Burn" CA Wildfire Policy - Op-Ed

Sierra National Forest seeks public input for 2023 California Off-Highway Vehicle grant funding

CLOVIS, Calif. March vii, 2022— The Sierra National Forest (SNF) is requesting public input for the California 2022 State Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation (OHMVR) Grants and Cooperative Agreements Programme application cycle. Equally role of the grant process, the SNF is requesting public comment on the draft applications submitted to the State. This Public feedback will exist considered as last applications are prepared.

Beginning March 8, 2022, the SNF'southward grant applications (iii total) will be available for review and comment at: http://ohv.parks.ca.gov. The Woods's OHMVR grant applications for Basis Operations and Law Enforcement Patrol grants will be available for public review and comment until May second, 2022.

To review and annotate on application proposals drafted by the Sierra National Forest, delight go to this link: 2023 State Off-Road Vehicle (OHV) grant funding.pdf. Current application proposals reflect needs informed by prior years, upcoming projects being planned, and comments from a December OHV Stakeholder meeting.

Written comments may be submitted beginning Wednesday, January v, 2022 to: Sierra National Forest, Attn: Jody Nickerson-Powell, 1600 Tollhouse Route, Clovis, CA 93611 or email: jody.nickerson@usda.gov. Comments regarding the OHV funding proposal should exist received by end of day Monday, February 7, 2022. (run into total press release).

Sierra National Forest Closures for select recreation sites, roads and trails

The Sierra National Woods (SNF) has updated its Closure Order for select recreation sites, roads, and trails. Forest Social club 05-xv-00-22-03 will be effective on March 25 through April 29, 2022. This order supersedes Forest Order 05-15-00-22-02.

Tree bloodshed continues to be a significant issue on the Sierra National Forest. Federal, State and County governments are working closely with citizens and private industry to mitigate these hazards and create more resilient forests. Over the final 5 years the Woods Service and private industry accept treated thousands of acres which has significantly reduced some of the threats from hazardous copse. While overall the treatments are effective, they are outpaced by a contributing number of factors. Besides the threat from falling trees, there is the potential for catastrophic wildland fire. The combination of blocked roads and fire could exist deadly to anyone trying to evacuate.

Forest Order No. 05-15-00-22-03 Sierra National Wood Recreation Site, Road and Trail Closure This Order supersedes Forest Order No. 05-15-00-22-02This Order is constructive from March 24, 2022 - Apr 29, 2022.

See total closure order click link: Forest Order No. 05-15-00-22-03 (Lodge)

See full Record delight click link: Forest Order No. 05-15-00-22-03 (Record)

Entering or using the Developed Recreation Sites on the National Forest System, beingness on the National Wood System Roads, and beingness on the Natioal Forest System Trails lands within the Sierra National Forest
Closure Area as listed here in (Showroom A)

Woods Order No. 05-xv-00-22-04 – Food and Refuse Storage

The purpose of Woods Society No. 05-xv-00-22-04 is to provide for public condom and to protect natural resource by prohibiting the possession or storage of any food or refuse within a developed recreation site, in a manner that allows bears or other wildlife to gain access. This Order will be effective from April i, 2022, through April one, 2024. I will consider terminating the Order early if conditions alter.

Wood Order No. 05-15-00-22-04 – Nutrient and Turn down Storage: (Social club)

Forest Order No. 05-15-00-22-04 – Nutrient and Refuse Storage: (Record)

Be safe when visiting the Sierra National Forest

If you plan on visiting the SNF we ask that you practice, and maintain, responsible/safe recreational practices, at all-times including:

Research road conditions and make sure your vehicle is mechanically ready;
Avoid areas with dead standing trees, look up before yous choose a trail, park your auto, or set your camp, always exist enlightened of your surroundings;
Avoid large gatherings and maintain your physical distance while recreating;
Permit family unit and friends know your plans, destination and return home, in the event of an unexpected emergency. Remember jail cell service in the Forest may not exist bachelor;
Pack out your trash and get out with everything you bring in and utilize;
All services may not exist available, and then please plan accordingly, do yous part.
For tips from the CDC on preventing illnesses like the coronavirus, go to: cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019
Information from the U.S. Department of Agriculture is bachelor at: www.usda.gov/coronavirus.
Recreate Responsibly!

Nosotros capeesh your cooperation in keeping our national forests prophylactic for anybody's apply.

Personal Firewood Cutting

Sierra National Forest Personal Firewood cut Flavour is April 1 - November 30, 2021. To learn more than near this flavor delight follow this link to PERSONAL FIREWOOD Cutting

No Wood Cutting Zone Maps please click: Bass Lake Ranger District - High Sierra Ranger Commune

SNF District Offices take reopened for in-person services...

High Sierra Ranger District: (559) 855-5355 - ex.0, or 3300/3301...
Hours:Monday-Fri 8:00 AM - iv:30 PM, Closed Sat, and Sun. (Face Coverings are Required)

Bass Lake Ranger Commune: (559) 877-2218 - ex.0
Hours: Mon - Fri eight:00 AM - 4:xxx PM, Closed Sat, Sun and Holidays. (Face Coverings are Required)

Wood Supervisors Office: (559) 297-0706
Hours: Mon - Fri x:00 AM - iii:00 PM Closed Sat-Sun and Holidays. (Face Coverings are Required)

MAPS: You tin purchase Sierra National Woods Visitor Maps through our partner organization, Three Forests Interpretive Clan (3FIA). The 3FIA web site is at present fully operation to sell maps click here: www.3forests.usa