Pacific Southwest Region (Google map)
1323 Club Drive
Vallejo, CA 94592
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Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the Nation's forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations.
Regional Order No. 20-25 (extends Emergency Fire Restrictions for the Angeles, Cleveland, Los Padres and San Bernardino National Forests through 31 December 2020)
A Note About Safe and Responsible Outdoor Recreation
Remember to recreate responsibly by keeping the following in mind:
Pack out your trash and leave nothing behind.
Follow Statewide (CA) campfire restrictions—Igniting, building, maintaining, or using a campfire on National Forests in California remain prohibited, except for developed campgrounds and certain permitted facilities.
Maintain physical distance from others. Do not gather in groups, and follow the latest guidance from health officials on face coverings.
Check with local National Forests for any additional visitor guidance and fire restrictions in place for specific locations.
Recreating responsibly will help ensure that expanded access to recreational facilities, services, and opportunities continue. Certain services may still be unavailable; please plan accordingly..
Visiting National Forests
Please avoid visiting national forests if you are sick and/or experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. Follow CDC guidance on personal hygiene and social distancing before and during your visit to the forest.
If an area is crowded, move to a less occupied location. Also consider avoiding the forest during high-use periods.
Today, our growing population and mobile society have created a demand for a variety of uses of federal lands managed by the Forest Service. Often these diverse needs require specific approval. The Agency's special-uses program authorizes uses on NFS land that provide a benefit to the general public and protect public and natural resources values.
Campfire Permits are required for open fires, such as campfire, barbecues and portable stoves on federally controlled lands and private lands that are the property of another person.
A uniquely American idea, wilderness is part of our heritage and is passed on as a legacy to our children. Firmly attached to the American past, the legacy that is wilderness will remain indispensable to the American future.
It is not just government agencies that are responsible for protecting and managing our national wild & scenic rivers. Many of us get our drinking water from rivers, and many of the animals we like to see live there. You are every bit as critical.
Public lands offer a huge variety of settings and experiences that reinforce the natural character and complement your enjoyment of the forest landscapes found throughout the country.
These reports highlight accom- plishments provided through recreation fee dollars, the revenues and expenditures, and a sampling of planned projects in the Pacific Southwest Region.
Safety of visitors is the number one concern of the US Forest Service. The most effective way to prevent mishaps is to adequately prepare for the trip.
