2006 News & Announcements
2006 News & Public Announcement Archive
December 2006
2006 Woodcutting Permits Expire December 31
Personal use firewood cutting permits for the Mendocino National
Forest will expire on December 31, 2006.
December 6, 2006
Woodcutting Season / Christmas Tree Permits
Ranger Blaine P. Baker announced today that woodcutting season will close December 31, 2006, on the Upper Lake Ranger District of the Mendocino National Forest.
December 5, 2006
November 2006
New Office Hours At Paskenta And Stonyford
The Grindstone Ranger District is changing office hours at the Paskenta and Stonyford work stations beginning today.
November 27, 2006
Temporary Road Closure In Fire Burned Area For Resource Protection
Thirty Mendocino National Forest roads in the area burned by the Hunter Fire last August will be temporarily closed this winter to protect the roads and resources from erosion and damage.
November 7, 2006
October 2006
Cowbell Enduro
The Mendocino National Forest will host the annual Cowbell
Enduro on November 4, 2006, beginning at Middle Creek Campground.
October 31, 2006
Christmas Tree Permits Available November 20
Personal use Christmas tree cutting permits for the Mendocino National Forest will go on sale at the district offices and the headquarters office in Willows, beginning Monday, November 20 through December 15.
October 25, 2006
Public Workshops Scheduled For Discussion About Off-Highway Vehicle Routes
The Mendocino National Forest will hold two public workshops in November to discuss possible changes to its designated Off-Highway Vehicle route system.
October 17, 2006
Mendocino National Forest Lifts Fire Restrictions
Fire restrictions will be lifted on the Mendocino National Forest at 12 midnight, October 18, Thomas A. Contreras, Forest Supervisor, announced today.
October 17, 2006
Fall Prescribed Fire Projects
The Mendocino National Forest plans to begin its fall burning program on the Grindstone Ranger District. The controlled burns will begin today with a 60-acre understory burn eight miles northwest of Elk Creek.
October 12, 2006
Elk Mountain Hand Crew Receives Excellence Award
The twenty firefighters on the Elk Mountain Hand Crew were recently recognized for their excellent work on the recent Hunter Incident by Mendocino National Forest Supervisor Thomas A. Contreras.
October 6, 2006
Shots Fired At Hunter
A hunter reported being shot at on Saturday, September 30, while hunting in a remote area near Pinto Ridge on the Mendocino National Forest within Mendocino County.
October 1, 2006
September 2006
Hunter Fire Controlled At 16,296 Acres
The Hunter Fire on the Mendocino National Forest has been
declared controlled at 16,296 acres. Roads and areas closed
during the fire are now re-opened to the public.
September 12, 2006
August 2006
Nome Cult Trail To Be Re-traced
On Sunday, September 10, members of several northern California Native American tribes will begin a 100-mile walk to commemorate the 143rd anniversary of the Nome Cult Trail.
August 31, 2006
Upper Lake Ranger District Labor Day Weekend
Upper Lake District Ranger Blaine Baker, announced today that the Upper Lake Ranger District Office of the Mendocino National Forest will be open Saturday September 2, 2006, and Sunday September 3, 2006.
August 30, 2006
Additional Road Closures In Hunter Fire Area
To facilitate firefighting efforts and to address a high concern for
public safety, Mendocino National Forest Forest Supervisor
Tom Contreras has implemented a hazardous fire area closure
for the east flank of the Hunter Fire within the Grindstone
Ranger District in Glenn County, effective immediately
and until further notice.
August 10, 2006
Some Areas Re-opened After Fire Operations
Beginning at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 8, several areas and roads closed due to fire activities on the east side of the Mendocino National Forest will re-open to the public.
August 8, 2006
Lightning Fires Update
The Kingsley Complex of fires on the Mendocino National Forest is 100 percent contained as of August 6. Fire crews are making progress on containing the Hunter Fire southeast of Covelo.
August 7, 2006
Lightning Fires Update
The Mendocino National Forest is fortunate to be hosting two interagency incident management teams that are working together to suppress the fires.
August 4, 2006
July 2006
Upper Lake Ranger District Extends Hours For Hunting Season Opening
District
Ranger Blaine Baker announced today that the Upper Lake
Ranger District of the Mendocino National Forest will be
extending its office hours on Friday, August 11, 2006,
until 9:00 pm, for the purpose of checking in hunters
for opening day of rifle deer season in A Zone.
July 28, 2006
Lightning Fires Update
Today, fire activity increased on the wildland fires burning on the Mendocino National Forest. Some roads have been closed and evacuations have been advised for some campgrounds, scattered cabins and summer residences along Forest Highway 7 in Glenn County.
July 28, 2006
Fire Restrictions Imposed Beginning August 1
Officials of the Mendocino National Forest are setting special fire restrictions on the national forest because of the risk of large fires due to very dry conditions in forest vegetation.
July 28, 2006
Lightning Fires Update
Four wildland fires that began earlier this week continue to burn in the Mendocino National Forest.
July 27, 2006
Lightning Starts Fires On Mendocino National Forest
At least three wildland fires started on the Mendocino National Forest
when a lightning storm passed through northern California
Sunday night.
July 25, 2006
Fire Activity Increases On The Yolla Bolly Complex
Activity increased Sunday on the Yolla Bolly Wildland Fire Use Complex in the Mendocino National Forest as projected.
July 17, 2006
Yolla Bolly Complex Update
Management of the Yolla Bolly Wildland Fire Use Complex on the Mendocino National Forest is progressing according to the strategy outlined in the long term plan for the event.
July 15, 2006
More Marijuana Plants Eradicated
Over the past
week, Law Enforcement personnel from the US Forest Service
along with Mendocino County and Lake County Sheriff's
Departments have
raided several illegal marijuana gardens on the Mendocino
National Forest.
July 14, 2006
Yolla Bolly Complex Gets Long Term Plan
Mendocino National
Forest Supervisor, Tom Contreras, has approved a long term
plan that addresses the future management of the Yolla
Bolly Wildland Fire Use Complex.
July 13, 2006
Pine Mountain Lookout Is Open For Rental
The historic Pine Mountain Lookout is open to the public for rental from May 17 to September 30 each year.
July 6, 2006
June 2006
Fires In The Yola Bolly Wilderness
The Mendocino National Forest has located seven small fires in the Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness area near the Ides Cove National Recreational Trail in northeastern Tehama County.
June 30, 2006
Employees Allowed Back Into Covelo Ranger District
Forest Service employees can once again conduct administrative field duties in the Covelo Ranger District, Dave Sinclear, Mendocino National Forest Acting Forest Supervisor, announced today.
June 27, 2006
Mendocino National Forest Off-Highway Vehicle Program
The State of
California Department of Parks and Recreation, and the
Mendocino National Forest have maintained a successful
partnership for over 23 years, providing funding assistance
for the management of off-highway vehicle (OHV) recreation
on National Forest lands through the California State OHV
Cooperative Agreement Program.
June 21, 2006
Precautions Announced For Covelo Ranger District
Following the escape of suspects in last weekend's deaths of two
men in Covelo, Mendocino National Forest Supervisor Tom Contreras has directed Forest
Service employees not to go into the woods to work on the
Covelo Ranger District until further notice.
June 21, 2006
May 2006
Colusa County Re-opens Fouts Springs Road
Colusa County has repaired and reopened Fouts Springs Road (M10) into the Mendocino National Forest.
May 23, 2006
Red Bluff Recreation Area To Close Some Trails and Road Access Memorial Day Weekend
The annual Nitro Nationals Drag Boat Festival will be held Memorial Day weekend, May 26 - May 29, 2006 at the Red Bluff Recreation Area.
May 19, 2006
Pine Mountain Lookout Is Open For Rental
The historic Pine Mountain Lookout is open to the public for rental from May 17 to September 30.
May 17, 2006
Grindstone Dual-Sport Ride
District Ranger Blaine Baker announced that the Grindstone District of the Mendocino National Forest will host a dual-sport ride on May 20 and 21, 2006.
May 15, 2006
Upper Lake Ranger District Senior Community Service Employment Program Opportunities
The Upper Lake Ranger District on the Mendocino National Forest has two Vacancies for part-time enrollment for work experience and job training in the Senior Community Service Employment Program.
May 15, 2006
Mendocino
National Forest to Host Public Workshops to Discuss Off-Highway
Vehicle Routes
The Mendocino National Forest will hold public workshops
in June in Willows and Ukiah to continue discussing its
designated Off-Highway Vehicle route system.
May 10, 2006
County Reopens Portions Of Storm-damaged Roads Accessing Forest
Colusa County has reopened portions of two county roads that access the southeastern end of the Grindstone Ranger District which have been closed for the past month because of storm damage.
May 4, 2006
Saw Mill Enduro
District Ranger
Blaine Baker announced that the Upper Lake District of
the Mendocino National Forest will host the annual Saw
Mill Enduro on May 6, 2005 beginning at Middle Creek Campground.
May 2, 2006
April 2006
Spring Prescribed Fire Projects To Begin
The Mendocino National Forest plans to begin its spring burning program on the Grindstone Ranger District. The controlled
burns will likely occur between May 1st and June 30th.
April 27, 2006
Forest Service To Host Public Workshop To Discuss Fire Equipment Contracting
Forest Service contracting officers will hold a public workshop from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, at the Forest Supervisor's Office in Willows for persons interested in providing water tenders to be used for hire at times of fire emergencies.
April 6, 2006
Some Additional Roads Closed Due To Storm Damage
Some additional primary roads on the Mendocino National Forest and County roads accessing the national forest have sustained major damage from landslides and other road damage caused by the continued rain and are expected to be closed indefinitely.
April 5, 2006
March 2006
Snow Depth and Water Content High
The Mendocino National Forest conducted the third winter survey for snow depth and corresponding water content and noted that both were now higher than normal for the month of March.
March 31, 2006
Government Vehicle Auction
The public is invited to attend an oral auction at the Shasta District Fairgrounds in Anderson on Friday, April 14, 2006, at 9 a.m., where used Forest Service vehicles will be sold.
March 31, 2006
2006 Woodcutting Permits To Go On Sale In April
Personal use firewood cutting permits will be available for
purchase April 3 for the Mendocino National Forest.
March 16, 2006
Upper Lake Off-Highway Vehicle Wet Weather Trail Closure
Due to the recent inclement weather and unusually low snow levels it is anticipated that the Off-Highway Vehicle trail system will remain closed at least into next week.
March 15, 2006
Snow Depth and Water Content Low On Mendocino National Forest
The Mendocino National Forest conducted the second winter survey this week for snow depth and corresponding water content and noted that both were lower than normal for the month of February.
March 3, 2006
February 2006
Pine Mountain Lookout To Open Soon
The historic Pine Mountain Lookout will be open to the public for rental from May 17 to September 30, each year.
February 24, 2006
Sled Ridge Off-Highway Vehicle Trail Re-Opens
The tree hazard affecting a portion of the National Forest
System Trail No. 1 (Sled Ridge) from its intersection with
National Forest System Road 16N20 (Lower Deer Valley Road)
to its terminus point has been removed.
February 15, 2006
Mendocino
National Forest to Host Public Workshops to Discuss Off-Highway
Vehicle Routes
The Mendocino National Forest will hold two public workshops in February and March to discuss possible changes to its designated Off-Highway Vehicle route system.
February 3, 2006
Snow Depth and Water Content Low On Mendocino National Forest
The Mendocino National Forest has conducted the first winter
survey this year for snow depth and corresponding water content
and noted that both are lower than normal.
February 1, 2006
January 2006
New Acting Forest Supervisor on the Mendocino
Gabe Garcia
has completed his first week as Acting Forest Supervisor
on the Mendocino National Forest in northern California.
January 30, 2006
Some Roads on Forest Sustain Heavy Storm Damage
Some primary roads on the Mendocino National Forest have sustained major damage from landslides caused by the winter storms that passed through the area in recent weeks and are expected to be closed indefinitely.
January 10, 2006
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