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[Thumbnail]: Monument Plan Giant Sequoia National Monument Final Documents Released!
On September 4, 2012, Forest Supervisor Kevin B. Elliott released a new Giant Sequoia National Monument Management Plan (Monument Plan). The Monument Plan guides restoration efforts for giant sequoia ecosystems, watersheds, and habitat for old-forest dependent wildlife, and the protection of mountain communities. Read more�..

[Thumbnail]: gsnm rockn' and rolln' logo. Welcome to the Giant Sequoia National Monument
Featured is your next giant adventure to 6 popular sequoia groves! Visit ancient trees 2,000 - 3,000 years old!

[Thumbnail]: Visitor Guide icon Explore the Sequoia National Forest and Giant Sequoia National Monument
Use this Visitor Guide to plan your next adventure.

[Thumbnail]: tent icon Plan your visit to camp on the forest!
Reservations can be made at: www.recreation.gov or call (877) 444-6777.

[Thumbnail]: Annual Pass Image Buy your Southern Sierra Pass online, and print and use it today!
Your Annual Pass covers entrance fees in national forests, national parks, and more...

[Thumbnail]: Baker Point Lookout Fire Lookouts of Sequoia National Forest
During the 1930's there were over 8,000 fire lookouts dotting mountain tops across the U.S. with over 600 in California.

[Thumbnail]: giant sequoia. Giant Sequoia Photo Gallery
The old saying, "A picture is worth a thousand words" is certainly true when viewing photographs of giant sequoias.

[Thumbnail]: America the Beautiful Pass image America The Beautiful
America The Beautiful Pass is honored by the Forest Service, National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management and Bureau of Reclamation.

The Kern and Tulare Counties Resource Advisory Committee is seeking project proposals to enhance forest ecosystems or restore and improve land health and water quality. Read More… | Visit the website.

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[Thumbnail]: OHV Sequoia National Forest Seeks Public Comment On Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Grant Application
The Sequoia National Forest and Giant Sequoia National Monument is seeking public comments on a preliminary application to the State of California Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division (OHMVR) for the 2011/2012 grant cycle. The 30-day public review and comment period for the State's Grants and Cooperative Agreement Program begins March 6, 2012 and ends April 2, 2012. State regulations require annual public participation in this fund allocation process.

The Forest's preliminary application will focus on improvements to and maintenance of off-road vehicle routes, facilities, signage, as well as law enforcement, education and safety, and restoration planning. The preliminary application will be available on the OHMVR Division Website at www.ohv.parks.ca.gov for review beginning March 6. The Division's website will provide detailed instructions for accessing the preliminary application and submitting comments.

Firewood Permits
Firewood permits are available at all Forest Service offices. The public can purchase an 8-month firewood permit that can be used depending on weather conditions beginning April 1-November 30, 2010. Stop by any office for current updates, a forest map, instructions about woodcutting areas, and forest policies. The cost of the permit is non-refundable.

[Thumbnail]: gsnm rockn' and rolln' logo. Forest Vegetation Treatment Success Stories
Success Stories - Vegetation Treatments for the Sequoia National Forest and Giant Sequoia National Monument.

Trail of 100 Giants and Needles Lookout
Trail of 100 Giants and Needles Lookout needs your input. Read more about it here.