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Restrictions For the Use of Natural Areas
This order aims to protect the public health and safety of users recreating on National Forest System (NFS) lands by outlining restrictions in natural areas.
Alert Start Date: February 9th, 2012
Alert End Date: N/A
Order Number: R9-08-12-06
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Forest Order
Under authority of the Act of Congress of June 4, 1897, as amended (16 USC 551) and pursuant to the Secretary of Agriculture's Regulations set forth at 36 CFR Part 261, Subpart B (36 CFR 261.50 (a) and (b)). These restrictions are in addition to those enumerated in Code of Federal Regulations Title 36, Part 261, Subpart A, and become effective when signed and will remain in effect until rescinded.
THE FOLLOWING ACTS ARE PROHIBITED ON THE SHAWNEE NATIONAL FOREST, AND ARE NECESSARY FOR PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, AND TO PROTECT NATIONAL FOREST PROPERTY.
- Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire. (36 CFR 261.52a) (Gas stove fires are exempt and allowed under this Order)
- Rappelling or rock climbing is prohibited for the protection of plants and animals: Threatened, endangered, rare, unique, or vanishing species of plants, animals, birds or fish. (36 CFR 261.53a)
- It is prohibited to possess or use a vehicle off National Forest System roads including motorized and non-motorized vehicles and cycles. (36 CFR 261.56)
- Camping except at designated sites. (36 CFR 26158e)
- Riding, hitching, tethering, hobbling, or leading a horse, or other saddle or pack animal in violation of posted instructions. (36 CFR 261.58aa)
THIS ORDER SUPERCEDES AND RESCINDS FOREST ORDER NO. 08-02, SIGNED NOVEMBER 10, 2004.
Pursuant to Title 36 CFR 261.50 (e), the following persons are exempt from this order:
- Persons with a permit from the authorized Forest Service Officer specifically authorizing an otherwise prohibited act or omission.
- Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or fire fighting force working in the performance of an official duty.
Violations of these Prohibitions are punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 and $10,000 for an organization imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both. [16 USC§ 551, 18 USC§§ 3559 and 3571]
Dated this 9th day of February 2012, at Harrisburg, Illinois.
Hurston A. Nicholas, Forest Supervisor
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