[pct-l] Forest Closures

[dsaufley@sprynet.com (Donna Saufley)]

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At the risk of showing that I don't follow the mail list closely, I've look=
ed at the last two weeks and don't see any dialogue regarding the national =
forest closures.  Angeles, San Bernardino, and Cleveland National Forests h=
ave been closed until the end of November.  They are considering closing th=
e Los Padres as well.  Only major highway traffic is allowed through NF lan=
ds -- no stopping along the road.  County and BLM lands are not affected.  =
The fine for being found inside the forest boundaries is $5,000 per individ=
ual, $10,000 per organization.  Rumor has it that the rangers aren't issuin=
g warnings.  This has created a furor amongst outdoor enthusiasts, you can =
be sure.  (This humble author is simply reporting facts as known -- I'll le=
ave the postulating to y'all.)

There are a few southbound PCTers on their way; their boxes show their arri=
val some time this week.  Doesn't look like they're going to be able to fin=
ish.

-=3DDonna Saufley=3D-