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05-15-51-25-01-SNF Nelder Grove Historic Area Closure
In 2016, the Sierra Nevada Range endured an overwhelming amount of tree die-off as a result of drought conditions and bark beetle infestation. Designated recreational sites, roads, and trails within the Grove suffered significant damage. Forest personnel have continued with projects to repair and treat the damage to provide a safe environment for the visiting public. Several efforts have commenced to save the remaining Giant Sequoia trees damaged by the Railroad Fire and recent drought. Immediate action was called upon by Forest Service leadership to enact an emergency response.
Alert Start Date: February 6th, 2025
Alert End Date: July 31st, 2025
Rec Sites Affected:
Order Number: 05-15-51-25-01
Forest Order
Forest Order No. 05-15-51-25-01 USDA Forest Service Sierra National Forest
Nelder Grove Historic Area Closure
Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a) and (b), and to provide for public safety, the following acts are prohibited within the Sierra National Forest. This Order is effective from February 6, 2025, through July 31, 2025.
- Going into or being upon the Nelder Grove Historical Area as shown on Exhibit B. 36 C.F.R. § 261.53(e).
- Being on the National Forest System trails listed in Exhibit A and shown on Exhibit B. 36 C.F.R. § 261.55(a).
- Being on the National Forest System roads listed in Exhibit A and shown on Exhibit B. 36 C.F.R. § 261.54(e).
- Entering or using the Developed Recreation Sites listed in Exhibit A and shown on Exhibit B. 36 C.F.R. § 261.58(b).
Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this Order:
- Persons with Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48 (Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation or Order), specifically exempting them from this Order.
Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or fire- fighting force in the performance of an official duty.
Persons with a Forest Service non-special-use written authorization to conduct non- recreational activities, such as harvesting timber or forest products, or grazing livestock.
- Owners, lessees, and residents of privately owned land, to the extent necessary to access their land.
- Persons engaged in a business, trade, or occupation are not exempt from the prohibitions listed above but may use National Forest System roads to the extent necessary to carry out their business, trade, or occupation.
These prohibitions are in addition to the general prohibitions contained in 36 C.F.R. Part 261, Subpart A.
A violation of these prohibitions is punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 for an individual or $10,000 for an organization, or imprisonment for not more than six months, or both. 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 18 U.S.C. §§ 3559, 3571, and 3581.
Executed in Clovis, California, on February 5, 2025.
DEAN A. GOULD
Forest Supervisor Sierra National Forest
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Sierra National Forest Supervisor's OfficeContact Number:
5592970706Maps
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