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![[Logo]: Centennial Logo](about/centennial/images/08-logo-250.gif) It was 100 years ago on July 1st that President Theodore Roosevelt signed a declaration that created the Cleveland National Forest. Now, 100 years later, the Cleveland National Forest is going strong and proves to be a wonderful play ground for not only wildlife, but for many of the 3 million plus residents in the greater San Diego area.
Cleveland
National Forest History
History of the Cleveland National
Forest how it was founded and evolved
into the Forest it is today. History >>>
Recreation Development: The Civilian
Conservation Corp on the Cleveland
National Forest and Local African-American
History >>>
In the Spotlight
Join us for a star party and explore the night sky...first program April 24
![[Photo]: Explore the Stars at Cleveland Forest](recreation/camping/images/explore-stars-observatory.jpg) An exciting amateur astronomy project happens at Palomar Mountain's Observatory Campground. A group of amateur
astronomers from all across Southern California bring the beauty and the
awe of the night sky to more than a hundred non-astronomers at a location
only two miles from the world renowned Palomar Observatory.
For more information follow this link |
Forest Service Contributes To National Economic Recovery
 VALLEJO, Calif., Mar. 5, 2009—U.S. Forest Service Chief Abigail Kimbell announced today the Agency's plan to participate in the nation's economic recovery program. The Forest Service has received $1.15 billion from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Read more...
Follow this link>>> For more information on the overall U.S. Forest Service role in the ARRA.
Follow this link>>> for more Information on the total federal effort. |
Area Closures and Advisories to Protect Nesting Raptors
![[Photo]: Golden Eagle](projects/projects/seasonal-closures/images/prairie-falcon.jpg) RAPTOR Corte Madera Area Advisory and Glen Cliff Closure
The Cleveland National Forest has been working hard to ensure that raptors, and their habitat across the Forest is proactively managed. Area advisories for Prairie Falcon nesting activity and some sites warrant “area closures” for Golden Eagle nesting activities. Read more...
Collaborative Management of Raptors on the Cleveland National Forest |
Goldspotted Oak Borer
![[Photo]: Gold-spotted oak borer larvae](projects/projects/oak-borer/images/gold-spotted-oak-borer-larvae.jpg) For the last seven years oak species have experienced drastic declines in eastern San Diego County, especially in the vicinity of Descanso, Pine Valley, Guatay, the Laguna Mountains, and Cuyamaca State Park. Read more...
Photo left: Mature larvae of A. coxalis removed from coast live oak. |
Cleveland National Forest Plan
The revised land management plan (forest plan) for the Cleveland National Forest describe the strategic direction at the broad program-level for managing the land and its resources over the next 10 to 15 years. Read more... |
Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
 EMS is an internationally recognized framework that organizations use to track and continually improve environmental controls and conditions. Read more...
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Safety Alerts, Fires, Advisories, Closures, and Restrictions
Para
Condiciones Actuales en Español
![[Image]: Moderate Fire Restriction Level](fire/forestuserestrictions/moderate/modwheel.png)
The Forest Use Restriction level is LOW/BAJO. For more information on this level click here/oprime aquí.
For additional information on Forest Use Restriction
levels, please visit our Forest
Use Restriction Levels FAQ.
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Temporary Road and Campground Closures - Cleveland National Forest
San Diego, CA –May 6, 2009 -To protect public health and safety, the Cleveland National Forest (Cleveland NF) has closed some roads and campsites.
USDA in California: Progress Report on the First 100 Days--USDA Working to Foster Rural Economic Development, Provide Nutritious Food for all AmericansVallejo, Calif. - April 28, 2009 – On the 100th day of the Obama administration, USDA reflected on the new course it has set to promote a sustainable, safe, sufficient and nutritious food supply, to ensure that America leads the global fight against climate change, and to revitalize rural communities by expanding economic opportunities.
The Trabuco Ranger District and Santa Ana Natural History Association Invite the Public to Family Fun Day
Corona, CA- March 25, 2009 - The Trabuco Ranger District of the Cleveland National Forest and the Santa Ana Mountains Natural History Association invite the public to Family Fun Day on April 4, 2009, at the lower Blue Jay Campground. Festivities will begin at 11 a.m. and end at 3 pm. Families can learn about their natural environment by participating in interactive activities, presentations, arts and crafts, and nature walks.
Forest Service Receives Funding For Road Improvement Projects Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)
San Diego, March 9, 2009 – U.S. Forest Service Chief Abigail Kimbell announced today the Agency’s plan to participate in the nation’s economic recovery program. The Forest Service has received $1.15 billion from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
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![[Map]: Vicinity map showing the location of the forest districts.](images/vicinitymap32.gif)