On July 1st, 1908 President Theodore Roosevelt signed a declaration that created the Cleveland National Forest. Now, more than 100 years later, the Cleveland National Forest provides habitat for native wildlife, as well as a natural refuge and playground for many of the 3 million plus residents in the greater San Diego area. Read more about the history of the Cleveland National Forest how it was founded and evolved into the forest it is today!
Get to Know Program
The Robert Bateman Get to Know Program provides innovative programs, resources, networking, and events focused on connecting American youth with nature. Click here to find out more.
The Forest Service is continuing to work with partner agencies and interested public groups to develop measures that provide for the safety of visitors and quality of resource base. The original closure was put into place on July 9, 2011, and ran through November 8, 2011. A new closure order has been implemented that extends the closure through April 1, 2012.
Although the Orosco Ridge Shooting Area is closed, general recreation and hunting is still allowed. The Forest Service is maintaining the closure of the Orosco Ridge Recreational Target Shooting Area for an indefinite amount of time due to public safety concerns and the presence of hazardous materials that may impact the environment at the site. During the time of the shooting range closure, general recreation and access for hunting will remain open throughout the Orosco Ridge area.
Penny Pines provides a helping hand for lands that have lost their trees due to fire, disease or insect infestation. It is a conservation program in which everyone can participate!
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On July 1st, 1908 President Theodore Roosevelt signed a declaration that created the Cleveland National Forest. Now, more than 100 years later, the Cleveland National Forest provides habitat for native wildlife, as well as a natural refuge and playground for many of the 3 million plus residents in the greater San Diego area. 
The Robert Bateman Get to Know Program provides innovative programs, resources, networking, and events focused on connecting American youth with nature. ![[Photo]: Kids planting trees.](/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fsbdev7_016293_tn.jpg)
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![[Image]: Vicinity Map showing location of the forest districts.](/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fsbdev7_016366.jpg)