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Editor's Note: Recreation Reports Are Printed Every Week Through Editor’s Note: Recreation Reports are printed every other week. June 24, 2015 The 4th of July holiday is always a favorite for those who like to visit the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Ranger district personnel expect to be busy with the usual influx of recreationists, and popular campgrounds will likely be full by Thursday. Historically, this holiday also commands the attention of national forest fire management officials. "The use of fireworks on National Forest lands is a major concern to us," said Fire Staff Officer Keith Satterfield. “Fireworks of any kind are illegal on all National Forest lands.” “All areas of the forest are very dry and we are concerned about the use of fireworks on lands adjacent to the National Forest,” Satterfield said. “This year we are especially concerned due to the dry spring and lack of snowpack. We have late July dry forest conditions occurring right now in late June, a full month early. Due to the above normal fire danger and the upcoming 4th of July holiday, additional firefighting resources will be standing by in case a wildfire starts.” During the long holiday weekend, ranger district personnel across the forest will be on the lookout for the illegal possession or use of fireworks in the forest. "Our employees have been instructed to confiscate any fireworks they discover," Satterfield said. There are monetary penalties for those in possession of fireworks on the National Forest. Law breakers can be subject to a citation and a fine up to $500 or imprisonment for not more than 6 months or both. If a wildfire results from an individual's use of fireworks, that person can be found liable for the cost of suppressing the fire. Suppression efforts are very costly, often running into hundreds of thousands of dollars and more. Satterfield stressed that all forest visitors need to comply with current campfire restrictions and be especially careful with fires in those areas where they are still allowed. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender. To file a complaint of discrimination, write: USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice), or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). 6-24-2015 Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Recreation Report page 2 of 28 For current campfire restriction information please contact national forest ranger stations or go to the forest website at www.fs.usda.gov/okawen . Record hot, dry and windy weather conditions have increased the potential for wildfires, prompting forest officials to implement additional campfire restrictions. Following is a breakdown of campfire restrictions on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest: In Okanogan County: For national forest lands on the Tonasket and Methow Valley Ranger Districts, beginning June 26 campfires will be allowed only in designated campgrounds and wilderness areas, and specially designated recreation residence or special use sites. In Chelan County: For national Forest lands on the Chelan, Entiat and Wenatchee River Ranger Districts, beginning June 26 campfires will be allowed only in most designated campgrounds, wilderness areas and specially designated recreation residence or special use sites. No campfires are allowed within a half mile of the lakeshore of Lake Chelan. In Kittitas County: On the Cle Elum Ranger District campfires are allowed only in designated campgrounds, wilderness areas and specially designated recreation residence or special use sites. In Yakima County: On the Naches Ranger District, beginning June 26 campfires will only be allowed in the Norse Peak, Goat Rocks and William O. Douglas wilderness areas and nowhere else on national forest lands. For more information about campfire restrictions go to http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/okawen/home?cid=fsbdev3_053600 Clear leaves and other debris from gutters, eaves, porches and decks. This prevents embers from igniting your home. Remove dead vegetation from under your deck and within 10 feet of the house. Remove anything stored underneath decks or porches. OFFICE ADDRESSES and PHONE NUMBERS: Chelan Ranger District, 428 W. Woodin Ave., Chelan, WA 98816; 509-682-4900; hours M-F 7:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m., closed for lunch 11:30 to 12:30 Cle Elum Ranger District, 803 W. 2nd Street, Cle Elum, WA 98922; 509-852-1100; hours M-F 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; closed for lunch 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. Entiat Ranger District, physical address 2108 Entiat Way, (P.O. Box 476), Entiat, WA 98822; 509-784-4700; hours M-F 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Methow Valley Ranger District, 24 West Chewuch Road, Winthrop, WA 98862; 509-996-4000; hours M-F 7:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Naches Ranger District, 10237 Hwy. 12, Naches, WA 98937; 509-653-1401; hours 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; closed for lunch noon to 12:30 p.m. Okanogan Valley Office, 1240 South Second Ave., Okanogan, WA 98840; 509-826-3275; hours M- F 7:30-4 p.m.; closed for lunch 11 a.m. to noon Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Headquarters office, 215 Melody Lane, Wenatchee, WA 98801; 509-664-9200; hours M-F 7:45-4:30 Tonasket Ranger District, 1 W. Winesap, Tonasket, WA 98855; 509-486-2186; hours M-F 7:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; closed for lunch 12:30 to 1 p.m. Wenatchee River Ranger District, 600 Sherbourne, Leavenworth, WA 98826; 509-548-2550; hours M-F 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 6-24-2015 Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Recreation Report page 3 of 28 WOODCUTTING INFORMATION: Woodcutting permits are on sale at all Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest offices. The minimum firewood permit is $20 for four cords of wood. The cost for permits over the four-cord minimum is $5 per cord. Generally, woodcutters may cut wood that has fallen to the ground and standing dead trees (except wildlife habitat trees). There are a few things to keep in mind when preparing to go woodcutting: It is a good idea to scope out an area for wood before purchasing a woodcutting permit (the permits are not refundable). A woodcutting permit is required. The permit and woodcutting stubs must be in the woodcutter’s possession when cutting firewood. A woodcutting area map is a necessity. These maps show the areas that are open and closed to woodcutting and are available free with the woodcutting permits. After shutting off the chainsaw, woodcutters need to remain in the area at least one hour to watch for any potential fire starts from woodcutting equipment. Please validate the woodcutting stub (load ticket) by cutting out or marking out with a permanent pen the month and day that woodcutting occurs. The stub must be attached to the load when the vehicle is moved from the cutting site. Don’t forget to bring along the safety items that are listed on the woodcutting permit (a chainsaw with the proper exhaust system in good repair with a screen-type spark arrestor, a long-handled shovel, and a fire extinguisher). Please note that firewood cutting season on the Naches Ranger District ends on the first Sunday in October. INDUSTRIAL FIRE PRECAUTION LEVELS (IFPLs): The IFPL is level II for all areas of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest except for the Tonasket Ranger District which remains at Level I. At IFPL II limits are set on certain activities which can occur only between the hours of 8 p.m. and 1 p.m. For current IFPL information go to https://fortress.wa.gov/dnr/ifpl/IFPL.aspx Washington State Dept. of Natural Resources, US Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and Bureau of Indian Affairs all use the same four-level industrial regulation system. This system, which helps prevent wildfires by regulating work in the woods, is known as the Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL) system. Industrial Fire Precaution Levels and what they mean: Level I: Fire equipment and fire watch service is required. Carry the equipment listed on the woodcutting permit. Level II: Partial Hoot owl – limits certain activities, such as woodcutting, to between the hours of 8 p.m. and 1 p.m. Level III: Partial Shutdown – prohibits some activities altogether, such as woodcutting, and limits other activities between the hours of 8 p.m. and 1 p.m. Level IV: General Shutdown – All operations prohibited. COMMERCIAL MUSHROOM PERMITS: Commercial mushroom permits are available for purchase at all Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest ranger district offices and headquarters office. Commercial mushroom permit fees are $20 for a 2-day permit, $50 for a 30- day permit or $100 for a season permit which ends on July 31. Mushroom harvesting area maps and harvesting information brochures are available at forest offices and on the forest website at www.fs.usda.gov/okawen . PERSONAL USE MUSHROOM PERMITS: Personal use mushroom gathering of three gallons per day is free. No permit is required. Mushroom gathering is prohibited in Wilderness areas. DISCOVER YOUR NORTHWEST (formerly known as Northwest Interpretive Association): Check out the great selection of books, puzzles, cards, stuffed animals, kids’ stuff and much more at each of the sales outlets located in the reception areas at most ranger district offices and at the forest headquarters office! 6-24-2015 Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Recreation Report page 4 of 28 TICKS: Ways to protect yourself from ticks: Avoid tall grass and shrubby areas. Stay close to the center of hiking trails and avoid brushing against vegetation. Wear long-sleeved shirts tight at the wrists, long pants tucked into socks and shoes covering the entire foot. Wear light-colored clothes that show ticks easily. Examine your body for ticks; pay special attention to your head, scalp, back, neck, armpits and groin area.
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