News Release

US Forest Service
Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit 
35 College Drive
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Public Affairs (530) 543-2627
Fax: (530) 543-2743

Date: January 9, 2009
Contact: Public Affairs, Cheva Heck (530) 543-2608 or Rex Norman (530) 543-2627

Angora Fire Area Hazard Tree Removal Continues Near Seneca Pond

South Lake Tahoe, CA. --A temporary forest closure may be posted as soon as Monday, January 12, 2009, for roads and trails near Seneca Pond to facilitate operations and provide for public safety around equipment and falling trees during the Angora Hazard Tree Removal Project. The closure will affect portions of Forest Road No. 12N20, Forest Trail No. 17E49 (Gunmount Trail) and Trail No. 17E49.4. The closure will be in effect every day from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. through February 20, 2009. For exact details on the closure area and to check whether operations have finished in the area, visit the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit web page at: www.fs.fed.us/r5/ltbmu.

The Angora Hazard Tree Removal Project may continue throughout the winter if appropriate snow and freeze conditions are present. Other closures in other portions of the Angora Fire Area can be expected as project work progresses. Hazard trees removed will primarily be utilized as biomass but sawlogs and fuelwood may be available. Some trees will be left in place to provide habitat for wildlife. The project includes extensive measures to protect water quality, particularly in stream environment zones, as well as sensitive wildlife habitat.

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