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Shasta-Trinity National Forest Begins Fire Restrictions
Release Date: Jul 2, 2015
Contact(s): Josef Orosz (530)226-2500
Redding CA - This upcoming weekend is a time to celebrate the independence that our nation has enjoyed for 239 years along with the many wonderful recreational opportunities that freedom has given us. The Shasta-Trinity National Forest wishes everyone a safe and Happy Fourth of July!
In many communities across America, this holiday celebration may include the use of fireworks, rockets and other projectiles. However if you plan on visiting your National Forest, please leave these items at home. Visitors to our forest are reminded that it is illegal to ignite or discharge a firecracker, rocket, other firework, or explosive device on forest service lands any time of the year.
The Shasta-Trinity National Forest will officially implement fire restrictions effective midnight on July 2nd, 2015. This means campfires are permitted only in designated and approved campgrounds, designated Fire Safe Sites and within federally designated wilderness areas. The persistent drought conditions and abnormally dry fuels accompanied by hot and dry weather have significantly increased fire danger for this time of year. We are asking the public to be aware of these increased risks and help us protect our natural resources and local communities from unwanted wildfire.
Fire restrictions include:
- No campfires or charcoal fires except inside established campfire sites within Forest Service campgrounds and other developed recreation sites and designated fire safe sites.
- Smoking will be confined to enclosed vehicles or buildings, developed recreation sites and other designated fire-safe sites.
- Use of internal combustion engines is prohibited, except on roads and designated trails. All engines must be equipped with spark-arresting devices.
- Welding or operating acetylene or other torch device with an open flame is prohibited.
- Use of any fireworks on Forest Service property is strictly prohibited all year.
Campfire permits are required where campfires are not explicitly prohibited, except when utilizing an established campfire ring in a developed Forest Service facility. A campfire permit is required as well to use any of the following: portable camp stoves, jet boils, and any other portable cooking device that has a flame. Campfire permits are free and available at all Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management and CAL FIRE offices. Permits are also available from campground hosts, Forest Service field personnel and online at http://www.preventwildfireca.org/
The following recreational areas are currently exempt from fire restrictions; but still require a campfire permit:
- Within 10 feet of Shasta Lake, Trinity Lake, and Iron Canyon Reservoir, provided that the area is at least 50 feet from any vegetation.
- The Trinity Alps Wilderness Area, Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness Area, Chanchelulla Wilderness Area, Castle Crags Wilderness Area, Mt. Shasta Wilderness Area.
As fire danger may change over the warm summer months, the Forest Service may implement further restrictions should conditions indicate an increased chance of wildfires.
People interested in camping outside of designated areas should contact the nearest Forest Service office for instructions, updated fire information, campfire permits, and current restrictions. For specific fire activity questions please call the Shasta-Trinity National Forest Fire Information line at (530) 628-0039.
The mission of the Forest Service is to sustain the health, diversity and productivity of the nation's forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations. The agency manages 193 million acres of public land, provides assistance to state and private landowners, and maintains the largest forestry research organization in the world. Public lands the Forest Service manages contribute more than $13 billion to the economy each year through visitor spending alone. Those same lands provide 20 percent of the nation's clean water supply, a value estimated at $7.2 billion per year. The agency has either a direct or indirect role in stewardship of about 80 percent of the 850 million forested acres within the U.S., of which 100 million acres are urban forests where most Americans live. # USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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