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Forest Service Lifts Seasonal Closure of Designated Dirt Roads and Trails April 16

Designated dirt roads and trails in the Eldorado National Forest will reopen to motorized use on April 16, ending the wet weather seasonal closure that began on January 1, announced Acting Forest Supervisor Jeffrey Vail. The Forest Service closed these routes to protect water quality, prevent erosion, and reduce damage to roads and trails. (04/09)

Eldorado National Forest Dirt Roads and Trails to Remain Closed Until At Least April 15

The Forest Service is extending the current closure of Eldorado National Forest dirt roads and trails until April 15 since many of the routes are too muddy for vehicles to drive on. Two weeks prior to that date, the Forest Service says it will reassess the conditions and the weather forecasts to determine if lifting the closure is still reasonable. (03/09)

Public Invited to Eldorado National Forest District Ranger’s “Motorized Roads and Trails” Open Houses

Its been almost a year since the Forest Service designated routes where people can drive motorized vehicles in the Eldorado National Forest. In April, the four Eldorado National Forest District Rangers will each host a day when people can drop-in at their offices to talk about the designated travel system. The open houses will be hosted at the Georgetown and Amador Ranger Stations on April 18 and at the Placerville Ranger Station on April 25. (03/09)

Members Needed for El Dorado and Amador County Resource Advisory Committees

The US Forest Service is seeking nominees for two 15-member Resource Advisory Committees (RAC) that will evaluate and recommend projects and funding to improve Eldorado National Forest watersheds and facilities. One RAC will recommend projects in El Dorado County and the other will recommend projects in Amador County. The advisory committees will be appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture and will represent a wide variety of interests. Applications for the RAC can be obtained on the Eldorado National Forest website at: www.fs.fed.us/r5/eldorado and need to be submitted by April 20, 2009. (03/09)

Forest Service Contributes To National Economic Recovery

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. (03/09)

Woodcutting Season In The Eldorado National Forest Ends December 31

Eldorado National Forest 2008 woodcutting permits will expire December 31. The Forest Service says 2009 woodcutting permits can be purchased at all ENF Ranger Stations beginning April 1, when the woodcutting season starts up again.(12/08)

Annual Seasonal Closure of Eldorado National Forest Dirt Roads and Trails Begins January 1
It’s time for winter visitors to the Eldorado National Forest to begin thinking about the annual closing of dirt roads and trails that begins on January 1 and extends through March 31. (12/08)

Prescribed Burn In Progress On the Eldorado
The Eldorado National Forest is planning to continue with the Cat Anderson Prescribed Burn north of Highway 88 this week in the Middle Fork of the Cosumnes River area. Approximately 300 acres are scheduled to be control burned on Wednesday and another 200 acres on Thursday. (11/08)

Community Meeting for Upcoming Prescribed Burn
The Eldorado National Forest is planning a community meeting for interested public and residents who would like to learn more about the Henry's Prescribed Burn Project which will be implemented in 2009. The community meeting is scheduled for Saturday, November 15 at the Grizzly Flat Community Church, 5061 Sciaroni Road, Grizzly Flat CA 95636 at 10:00 a.m. (11/08)

Prescribed Burn In Progress On the Eldorado
The Cat Anderson Prescribed Burn north of Highway 88 is in progress this week. As of Thursday morning four hundred acres have been treated under controlled conditions. We have the project fully staffed, and the burn is progressing well and is within it's containment lines. No additional ignitions are planned for today.... (10/08)

Prescribed Burns Planned In Eldorado National Forest
USDA Forest Service fire personnel intend to continue this year’s “prescribed burning” activities in the Eldorado National Forest during the fall and winter months. Approximately 9,000 acres of national forest lands are scheduled to be prescribed burned, in both pile and understory fire application. Pile burning begins after the rains have thoroughly dampened the forest floor and will continue throughout the winter months. (10/08)

Eldorado National Forest Fire Restrictions Removed Tonight
Eldorado National Forest fire restrictions will be removed at midnight on Monday, October 6, 2008. Visitors will once again be able to use wood, charcoal, or gas fires or stoves outside of developed campgrounds as long as they possess a valid California Campfire Permit and follow the permit regulations. (10/08)

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Last Modified: Friday, 10 April 2009 at 17:15:27 EDT