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  • Wildcat Branch Closure

    Going into or upon National Forest System lands of Wildcat Branch, within the Bee Rock Overlook in Laurel County in Kentucky, is prohibited.

Alert Start Date: July 8th, 2015

Alert End Date: N/A

Order Number: 14-05-15

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Forest Order

Pursuant to the provisions of 16 U.S.C., Section 551, and Subpart B in Title 36 C.F.R. 261 as listed below, to provide for visitor safety, I am prohibiting the following acts:

LOCATION: The portions of National Forest System lands within the Bee Rock Overlook in Laurel County in Kentucky. The area is further described in the attached map.

EFFECTIVE DATE: This Closure Order is in effect July 8, 2015 and continues until rescinded.

PROHIBITED ACTS: 

  1. Going into or upon national forest system lands of Wildcat Branch, as shown on the map (§261.53(e));

Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this Order:

  • Any Federal, State or Local Officer, or member of an organized rescue or firefighting force engaged in the performance of an official duty;
  • Any authorized person engaged in official administrative duties regarding National Forest Administration;
  • Persons with a permit specifically authorizing the otherwise prohibited act or omission.

These prohibitions are in addition to the general prohibitions in 36 CFR Part 261, Subpart A.

Executed in Winchester, Kentucky this 8th day of July, 2015.

/s/ Bill Lorenz
Bill Lorenz, Forest Supervisor
Daniel Boone National Forest

Violations of the above prohibition set forth are punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 for an individual and $10,000 for an organization or imprisonment for not more than six (6) months or both. See 16 U.S.C. 551, 18 U.S.C. 3559 and 3571.

Last updated April 2nd, 2025