Spotlight Events & Programs
Christmas Tree Permits
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Christmas Tree Permits Available from all Lincoln National Forest Offices and available from November 1 through December 24 at the Alamogordo Supervisor’s Office, Smokey Bear Ranger District Office, Ruidoso, Sacramento Ranger District Office, Cloudcroft, and Guadalupe Ranger District Office, Carlsbad. The fee is $5.00 per permit.
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Recreational Facility Anaylsis
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Recreation Facility Analysis (RFA) is an analysis used
nationally to assist Forests in creating a sustainable program that aligns
recreation sites with visitor's desires, expectations and use. RFA helps
ensure that recreation sites and facilities provide the appropriate mix of
opportunities within the special characteristics of each Forest... (more) |
Defoliation of Sacramento Mountains
Defoliation of Sacramento Mountains:
The western portion of the Sacramento Mountains on the Lincoln National Forest has experienced two successive years of tree defoliation by an infestation of a winter conifer species,
Nepytia janetae. The Lincoln National Forest Supervisor has authorized aerial spraying to suppress
Nepytia janetae winter conifer defoliation. Approximately 4,419 acres of National Forest System Lands around the Village of Cloudcroft, New Mexico, are going to be treated in November 2007, with a tentative second application planned for March 2008.
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Travel Management Rule Implementation
Travel Management Rule Implementation: Background - The
Lincoln National Forest is planning to review and
revise the designated route system of roads and trails
for motorized vehicle (MV) travel. We are gathering
information to help us better understand the purpose
and need for change. (more)
Forest Plan Revision
RECENT COURT RULING ON 2005 PLANNING RULE, April 5, 2007
The United States District Court in northern California has ordered the Forest Service not to utilize the 2005 Planning Rule in on-going forest planning processes.
Currently, the Office of General Counsel is reviewing this matter and will provide legal advice to the agency on how to proceed with forest planning.
All public collaboration efforts specific to forest planning are postponed until further direction is available.
As we know more on how to proceed with forest planning we will share this information.
Click here to find out
more about the Lincoln National Forest's Forest Plan
Revision and how to get involved.
Mexican Canyon Trestle Restoration Project
Click here for
more information on the status of this restoration project. The Lincoln
National Forest and many partners are working hard to complete the restoration
of this irreplaceable historical structure. Visit this page for latest
photos, what's being done and much more. The
Mexican Canyon Trestle
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