The illegal activity of growing and harvesting marijuana on public lands has occurred in recent years and is expected to continue. The safety of the public and employees is the top priority for the Forest Service. National Forest and other public lands are being used for these illegal operations as they are often vast, uninhabited acres the growers find have the right conditions for their illegal operations. Typically planting occurs in the spring and the plants are harvested in late summer.
Drug Trafficking Organization marijuana growers are dangerous and are known to carry firearms!
The CNNF asks that visitors be aware of their surroundings and know what to do to remain safe. Knowing how to recognize grow sites is vital. For more information on how to identify these sites and what actions to take if you encounter one, see here.
The Chequamegon-Nicolet National has issued a temporary closure order for the area known as St. Peter’s Dome/Morgan Falls trail and scenic overlook, south of Ashland. The trail and parking lot will be closed from 6:00 am, April 20 through 6:00 pm, April 26, 2012.
The purpose of the closure is to accommodate the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa’s request to hold ceremonial activities in this area that is considered Sacred by the Tribe. The closure is in accordance with the 2008 Farm Bill section which allows for special closures to be issued for, “The privacy of tribal activities for traditional and cultural purposes.”
For more information, please contact: District Ranger, Connie Cummins (715) 634-4821 or Public Affairs Officer, Suzanne Flory (715) 362-1354
Under authority of the Act of Congress of June 4, 1897, 16 USC 551, and pursuant to the Secretary of Agriculture's Regulations set forth at 36 CFR 261.50(a) and 261.50(b), the following acts or omissions are prohibited on National Forest System lands, roads and trails on the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest in Ashland, Bayfield, Price, Sawyer, Taylor, Vilas, Oneida, Florence, Forest, Langlade and Oconto Counties, Wisconsin...
Campers enjoying the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest during this year’s summer camping season are asked to leave firewood at home -- unless you live within 25 miles of your favorite national forest campground.
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