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Mendocino National Forest

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[Graphic]: Mendocino National Forest. The Mendocino National Forest straddles the eastern spur of the Coastal Mountain Range in northwestern California, just a three hour drive north of San Francisco and Sacramento. Some 65 miles long and 35 miles across, the Forest's 913,306 federally owned acres of mountains and canyons offer a variety of recreational opportunities - camping, hiking, backpacking, boating, fishing, hunting, nature study, photography, and off-highway vehicle travel. more about the Forest »

National News

40th Anniversary Wild and Scenic Rivers Act »
The Forest Service manages 101 out of the 165 rivers that are included in the Wild and Scenic River System. California is home to 14 federally designated Wild and Scenic Rivers, for a total of 1,093 river miles. On the Mendocino National Forest, 35 miles of the Eel River were designated in 1981, and 21 miles of the Black Butte River were designated in 2006.

[Graphic]: Beach area at Letts Lake $500,000 is committed for More Kids in the Woods projects in 2008 »
The U.S. Forest Service recently agreed to offer another half million in challenge cost funds to continue More Kids in the Woods’ projects in 2008. By awarding funds for a second year, the Forest Service continues its efforts to improve children’s health, while closing the widening gap between America’s youth and the outdoors.

Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act Extension »
The President's FY 2008 Budget for the Forest Service includes a legislative proposal that would provide a funding source for any future proposals to extend the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 through 2011.

Regional News

[Graphic]: Wildflowers Celebrating Wildflowers »
Many wildflowers of the California national forests grow nowhere else in the world. From ancient rock gardens to sagebrush steppes to squishy mountain ferns, California's native plants are spectacular!

Features

Motor Vehicle Use Maps »
There are no areas on the Mendocino National Forest that are open to cross-country travel. The Motor Vehicle Use Map displays roads and trails that are open for motor vehicle use by the public on the Mendocino National Forest. The free map also displays public and private land ownership, plus any seasonal closures or restrictions by vehicle type.

[Graphic]: Mountain with meadow in foreground. New Wilderness Act »
This legislation adds area to both the Yolla Bolly - Middle Eel Wilderness and Snow Mountain Wilderness, and establishes two new wilderness areas on the Mendocino National Forest, the Yuki Wilderness and the Sanhedrin Wilderness.

Recreation Facility Analysis »
Many of the Mendocino's developed recreation sites were built 30-50 years ago. Since then, visitor preferences and demographics have changed. Some sites no longer serve projected recreation demand; some facilities are in poor shape and do not meet visitors' expectations. To respond to these conditions and national direction, the forest is implementing the Recreation Facility Analysis process for developed recreation sites.

[Graphic]: All terrain vehicle riders. Motor Vehicle Route Designation »
Between 2005 and 2008, all national forests in California will designate a system of roads and trails for motorized OHV use that will enhance quality recreation opportunities, promote public safety and protect natural resources. While all national forests in California will be conducting the designation process, each forest has different OHV management standards already in place and will be charting the course of their designation process independently.

January 9^th Recreation Update »
General recreational news about the Mendocino National Forest, updated each Friday through the summer recreational period and whenever there is new information during the winter months.

[Graphic]: Mountain Yellow-legged Frog. Frog Field Cards »
Over the past decade, accumulated evidence indicates an alarming decline in amphibian populations worldwide. The declines seem to be particularly severe in the western United States.

This 5^th series of cards display the native frogs and toads that have been some of the most affected in California.

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