Safety and Outdoor Ethics
Public lands are meant to be enjoyed by everyone, and we recognize that destinations on the Tahoe National Forest hold value to people for many different reasons. No matter what you seek from your public lands, remember that a lack of preparedness can have dire consequences. Plan ahead and learn tips, techniques, and strategies for avoiding hazards year-round!
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Stay Aware
Hazard Trees
An ongoing alert for heightened danger from falling dead trees remains in effect in many areas of the National Forests. There are over 100 million trees killed or weakened by drought and bark beetles that are a falling hazard.
Traveling and Recreating in a Burned Area
A burned landscape presents a number of safety hazards that either did not exist prior to the fire or have been exacerbated by the effects of the fire. In some cases these hazardous conditions may persist for several years after a fire.
Naturally Occurring Asbestos
Asbestos is the name given to a group of fibrous minerals that occur naturally in rock formations in the environment. Naturally occurring asbestos (NOA) is the term applied to the natural geologic occurrence of various types of asbestos, and has been found to be present in the majority of counties in California.