2020 Gila National Forest Firewood Guide

United States Department of Agriculture

Gila National Forest 2020 Firewood Guide With Permit Cutting and Removing Instructions and Maps for January 1 — December 31, 2020

ATTENTION: YOU ARE SUBJECT TO INSPECTION.

The permit is not transferable. By signing this permit, the permittee, or designated cutter hereby consents to being stopped and inspected by any forest officer, State peace officer, Federal law enforcement officer, or any official of the New Mexico Department of Forestry while cutting, possessing or transporting firewood.

When cutting and transporting firewood on or from the Gila National Forest, permittees or their designated cutters must have in their possession: 1) this firewood guide with the cutting and removing instructions and maps; 2) the Original Forest Product Permit issued to the permittee; and 3) the firewood removal tags given with that permit. 4) This firewood permit is valid Forestwide (except in prohibited areas).

Live, green trees may be cut and removed only from within the designated green firewood cutting areas that are listed in this firewood guide.

Forest Southwestern Revised Service Region MR-R3-06-03 January 2020 Woodcutting Checklist

 Have Your Permit - This includes the  printed permit, cutting and removing instructions from the 2020 Firewood Guide, Designated Firewood Area Maps from the 2020 Firewood Guide (if cutting green firewood), and removal tags.  MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE TO PURCHASE A PERMIT.  Check road conditions and closures.  Study the cutting area maps. Use National  Forest Visitor Map and Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) to ensure you travel on authorized motorized roads.  Let someone know where you’re going and  when you’ll be back.  Recommend carrying a chain saw, an axe,  wedges, shovel, fire extinguisher, and a first aid kit.

Fill out “Product Quantity Removal  Record” portion of the permit.

Designated cutters may be under the age  of 18.

Note: The maps in this firewood guide are reproduced from geospatial information prepared by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service. GIS data and product accuracy may vary. They may be: developed from sources of differing accuracy; accurate only at certain scales; based on modeling or interpretation; incomplete while being created or revised, etc. Using GIS products for purposes other than those for which they were created may yield inaccurate or misleading results. The Forest Service reserves the right to correct, update, modify or replace GIS products without notification. For more information, contact the Gila National Forest supervisor’s office GIS department at (575) 388-8223. Projection: UTM Zone 12 NAD 83.

2 Gila National Forest Firewood Guide • 2020 Contents

Firewood Cutting and Gathering Information on the Gila National Forest...... 4

Cutting and Removing Instructions and Information...... 4-8

Gila National Forest Designated Use Firewood Cutting Areas Map...... 9

Corduroy Canyon Firewood Area, Black Range Ranger District...... 10-11

Trujillo Park Tierra Blanca Firewood Area, Black Range Ranger District...... 12-13

Divide Firewood Area, Quemado Ranger District...... 14-15

Patterson Canyon Fuelwood Area and Other Products, Quemado Ranger District...... 16-17

Cold Springs Firewood Area, Reserve Ranger District...... 18-19

Martinez Firewood Area, Reserve Ranger District...... 20-21

Roadside Designated Free Personal Use Area, Reserve/Glenwood Ranger District..... 22-23

Aragon Firewood Area, Reserve Ranger District...... 24-25

Telephone Firewood Area, Reserve Ranger District...... 26-29

Six Shooter Black Deer Green Firewood Area, Reserve Ranger District...... 30-31

Georgetown Firewood Area, Silver City Ranger District...... 32-33

Willow Green Firewood Area, Silver City Ranger District...... 34-35

North Star Green Firewood Area, Wilderness Ranger District...... 36-37

Cedar Breaks Dead/Down Fuelwood Area, Glenwood Ranger District...... 38-39

Deep Creek Dead/Down Fuelwood Area, Glenwood Ranger District...... 40-41

Gila National Forest Offices...... 43

Gila National Forest Firewood Guide • 2020 3 Firewood Cutting on the Gila National Forest

Welcome . . . • The firewood season on the Gila National Forest is from January 1 through December 31. to the Gila National Forest. We hope you enjoy your Specific areas may have limited Seasons. wood gathering experience. Please contact the nearest district office if you have any questions about firewood. • In order to sustain healthy, vibrant natural lands for all people to enjoy, every person who • Information in this guide and permits detailed ventures outside should put Leave No Trace herein applies to forest lands within the Gila practices into action. Leave No Trace is about National Forest and the portion of the Apache making good decisions to protect the world National Forest administered by the Quemado around you. Please dispose of waste properly, Ranger District and parts of Glenwood Ranger travel on durable surfaces, respect wildlife, District, Gila National Forest. avoid introducing or transporting non-native species, and be considerate of others. • To cut or transport wood from the Gila National Forest, you must have a printed permit, the • It is also important to preserve the past. Dead and/or Green Firewood Cutting Tags Historic structures and artifacts can be and Removing Instructions from this 2020 examined and photographed, but leave what firewood guide, the Green Firewood Area Maps you find. Multiple laws and directions govern from this 2020 firewood guide if cutting green the management of cultural resources. These firewood, and removal tags that have been include, but are not limited to: Antiquities Act properly completed (see directions for removal of 1906; National Historic Preservation Act of tags on page 5 & 7 of this guide). Without ALL 1966 (NHPA); National Environmental Policy of these, you are illegally taking firewood which Act of 1969 (NEPA); Archaeological Resources can result in the loss of your permit, loss of any Protection Act of 1979 (ARPA); and Native wood you have cut, up to a $5,000 fine, and 6 American Graves Protection and Repatriation months in jail. Act of 1990 (NAGPRA). Those who violate can face substantial fines and even a jail sentence • The Gila National Forest has published if convicted. Do your part to pass our nation’s its Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) which heritage of outdoor recreation to future triggers the implementation of the travel generations. management plan. The travel management plan designates a system of roads, trails, and areas open to the public for motor vehicle use authorized for off road travel. All permit Cutting and Removing Instructions holders are responsible for adhering to the MVUM and any directions for motorized uses When cutting or transporting dead firewood provided in the Firewood guide. on or from the Gila National Forest, permittees or their designated cutters must have in • Please stay on existing roads. During wet their possession these Cutting and Removing and muddy conditions, please wait to Instructions along with the Forest Product cut on another day when roads are drier. Permit for Firewood issued to the permittee Firewood gathering may occur along open and the firewood removal tags given with that motor vehicle use designated roads. Motor permit. These instructions are incorporated as vehicles may be parked one vehicle length, an integral part of Firewood Permits issued on including any towed trailer, from the edge the Gila National Forest (refer to Pg. 7 “Filling of the road surface when it is safe to do so in Your Permit & Load Tag). without causing damage to NFS resources or facilities, unless prohibited by state law, a This Firewood Permit is valid Forestwide (except traffic sign, or an order (36 CFR261.54). in prohibited areas). These cutting and Removing Instructions for Firewood Areas are a required • All firewood areas are in natural forest terrain part of your permit. with no modifications for accessibility. Make sure that you know your limits and work within • The product designation species listed on the your abilities. Firewood cutting can be fun, but firewood permit will be “Combined Softwood” it is also hard work. Be sure that you and your for soft species of wood (juniper, pine, etc.) equipment are in good working condition. and “Combined Hardwood” (oak, etc.) for hard species of wood.

4 Gila National Forest Firewood Guide • 2020 • A dead tree is defined as one having no live Whitewater Picnic Area, Leopold Vista Day branches, limbs, needles or leaves. You may not Use and Catwalk National Recreation Trail, cut dead limbs from live trees. Glenwood District Administrative Areas, Gila • Diameter root crown (DRC) is measured Wilderness, and Blue Range Wilderness. between the ground line and 12 inches above  On the Quemado Ranger District, the the ground line. following areas are closed to cutting and • Load removal tags sufficient for the amount of removal of fire wood: Armijo Springs, Head wood on the vehicle must be attached to the of the Ditch, Valle Tio Vinces Campgrounds, rear of the load prior to removal of firewood Quemado Lake Recreation Area (El Caso, from the cutting site. These tags must have Juniper, and Pinon Campgrounds), Quemado the date of removal clipped/notched into District Office, Luna Work Center, Jewett the tag. Load removal tag numbers must match Gap Administrative site and the Swenson the numbers printed on the permit. Individual Place. load removal tags may not be used more than  On the Reserve Ranger District, the following once. areas are closed to cutting and removing • Unless specified differently in the designated of firewood: Ben Lilly, Dipping Vat, Willow areas stumps shall be cut as low to the ground Creek, Aeroplane Mesa, Snow Lake, Apache as is practical, and in no case higher than 12 Creek Campgrounds, Reserve District inches. Portions of wood that have been cut Administrative Areas, and Negrito Work and not used (slash) shall be cut and scattered Center Administrative Area. to no more than 24 inches high off the ground.  On the Silver City Ranger District, the Remove slash from roads, fences, and other following areas are closed to cutting and improvements. removing of firewood: Cherry Creek, • Do not cut any logs, log piles, or snags in active Gallinas, Iron Creek, McMillan, and Railroad timber sale areas or where posted with signs. Campgrounds, Little Walnut and Wrights Cabin Picnic Areas, Little Walnut Group Use • Trees or logs marked with paint or tagged as Area, Gila River Bird Area, and Fort Bayard wildlife trees, bearing trees, or with transect Refuge. location signs shall not be cut.  On the Wilderness Ranger District, the • No felling of trees on road, or impeding of traffic following areas are closed to cutting and is allowed on any paved road U.S. or New removing of firewood: All Campgrounds, Mexico state highway. (Upper and Lower Scorpion, Upper Black • To protect wildlife species and riparian habitat, Canyon, Lower Black Canyon, Rocky Canyon, do not cut within 100 feet of the centerline of Mesa, Upper End, Sapillo Group Area any live flowing stream. Campgrounds) Lake Roberts Picnic Area, • Firewood cutting and removing is prohibited in Gila Wilderness, Aldo Leopold Wilderness, any area posted as closed and in the following Wilderness District Administrative Sites, areas, whether posted or not: Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument, Gila Visitor Center and Administrative Areas,  On the Black Range Ranger District, the TJ Ruins, and NM State Hwy. 15 corridor following areas are closed to cutting and (approximately 1/2 mile of non-wilderness removing of firewood: Emory Pass Overlook, designated areas on either side of Hwy. 15 Kingston Campground, Beaverhead from the junction with Hwy. 35 north to the Administrative Area, Kingston Administrative Gila Visitor Center). Areas (as signed on fence line), Monument Park Cabin Administrative Area, Straight • Permit holders may employ or enlist 1 person Gulch Administrative Area, Wolf Hollow other than themselves to harvest firewood. Trailhead, Lookout Mountain Tower, The permit holder must write on the permit Hillsboro Peak Tower, Black Mountain in the remarks block the name of the person Tower, Gila Wilderness and Aldo Leopold designated to cut for them. Wilderness. • Operate only when ground is dry enough to  On the Glenwood Ranger District, the prevent rutting greater than 3 inches in depth. following areas are closed to cutting and Do not drive on roads when damage to soil or removing of firewood: Bighorn, Cosmic and roads may occur. Pueblo Park Campgrounds, Cottonwood, and

Gila National Forest Firewood Guide • 2020 5 • No cutting is permitted on slopes of 30 percent This Firewood Permit is valid outside designated or greater. firewood areas (except in prohibited areas) and • Vehicles and power saws are subject to authorizes inspection by forest officers. Failure to allow • Cutting and removing all dead standing species inspections shall be cause to cancel the permit. of any size with the exception of oak and All power saw mufflers shall be operable and Ponderosa Pine. equipped with an approved spark arrester with a screen size no larger than 0.023 inch. • Cutting and removing dead standing ponderosa All vehicles shall be equipped with approved pine less than 12 inches diameter root crown mufflers or spark arresters. (DRC). • Bad weather, fire closures, or court-imposed • Dead standing oak up to 9 inches diameter root injunctions are not grounds for permit refunds crown (DRC) may be cut only from June 1 to or extension of permits. September 30. • During the fire season, usually from April 1 • Live trees may only be cut and removed from through September 30, time and/or cutting the Gila National Forest in certain designated restrictions may be imposed on this permit. firewood areas. Between these dates, it is the permittee’s • Off-road vehicle travel permitted in dispersed responsibility to become informed of camping corridors as depicted in Motor Vehicle predicted fire danger and restrictions. It Use Map and in certain designated firewood is suggested that the permittee contact areas (see specific areas). the appropriate district office for current information. A general description of the applicable fire precaution schedule follows: This Firewood Permit is also valid for the Corduroy Canyon, Trujillo Park Tierra Blanca, Divide, Patterson, Cold Springs, Martinez, Roadside, Aragon, Telephone, Six Shooter Black Deer, Georgetown, Fire Precaution Schedule Willow, North Star, Cedar Breaks and Deep Creek designated firewood areas. Posted Fire Action Description Danger Instructions specific to the designated firewood areas for species and size of live or dead wood available Low to Normal fire precautions for cutting and removal is given by each designated Moderate area under Available Wood beginning on page 11 in High, Very Contact district prior to cutting this guide. Additional instructions within designated High, and for possible area closures and firewood areas are: Extreme permit restrictions. • Live trees can only be cut and removed from within certain designated firewood cutting areas that are listed in this guide. • It is the permittee’s responsibility to ensure that the live trees are cut and removed from within the designated firewood cutting areas listed in this guide. • It is the permittee’s responsibility to be sure that any live or dead trees cut are the correct species and size.

6 Gila National Forest Firewood Guide • 2020 Filling In Your Permit and Load Tag

Removal Tags To properly tag your load remember:

Separate — Separate each 1/4 cord tag from the other removal tags.

Notch — Notch out the month and the day on each 1/4 cord tag.

Attach — Attach each 1/4 cord tag to your load where it is visible from the road.

• Load removal tags sufficient for the amount of wood on the vehicle must be attached to the rear of the load prior to removal of firewood from the cutting site. These tags must have the date of removal cut or punched into the tag. Load removal tag numbers must match the numbers printed on the permit. Individual load removal tags may not be used more than once.

Fill out "Product Quantity Removal Record" portion of the permit.

Gila National Forest Firewood Guide • 2020 7 How Much Wood in a Cord? Dimensions: One cord = 8 feet long x 4 feet wide x 4 feet deep.

Volume in Cubic Feet: One cord = 128 cubic feet = 8 feet (length) x 4 feet (width) x 4 feet (height).

How Much Wood Do I Have? A 1/2-ton pickup with a short bed, or a step-side bed, will also hold 1/4 cord of wood when it is loaded to the You’ve been cutting most of the day, and your truck or top of the bed. All of these loads would require one 1/4- trailer is now loaded with firewood. So, how much wood cord tag separated, notched, and attached to the load. do you actually have? Here are some guidelines to help you get the amount of wood you paid for. On average, a full bed pickup truck holds 1/2 cord of firewood when it is filled to the top of the bed. This load A 1/4-ton small pickup truck will hold 1/4 cord of wood would require two 1/4-cord tags separated, notched, when the load is piled up above the bed of the truck. and attached to the load.

A full bed truck with rails will hold 1 cord of wood when it is loaded level with the roof of the truck from the cab Measuring the Diameter Root to the tailgate. This load would require four 1/4-cord Crown (DRC) & Diameter Breast tags separated, notched, and attached to the load. Height (DBH) Diameter Root Crown (DRC) is measured between the ground line and 12 inches above the ground line. Diameter or Circumference? Diameter Breast Height (DBH) is diameter at 4.5 feet from the ground. Diameter is the distance across the end of the log.

Circumference is the distance around the log.

To measure a tree before it is cut, you will need to measure its circumference.

Here are conversions from diameter to circumference: 6 inches diameter = 1 foot, 6 inch circumference 8 inches diameter = 2 foot, 1 inch circumference 9 inches diameter = 2 feet, 4 inch circumference 10 inches diameter = 2 feet, 7 inch circumference 12 inches diameter = 3 feet, 1 inch circumference 16 inches diameter = 4 feet, 2 inch circumference

8 Gila National Forest Firewood Guide • 2020 Gila National Forest Designated Firewood Cutting Areas

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10 Gila National Forest Firewood Guide • 2020 Corduroy Canyon Firewood Area Black Range Ranger District Cross country travel within this firewood area is not authorized.

Travel Directions Available Wood and Area Boundaries Live pinyon pine and juniper trees up to 12 inches in The area is accessed from the south by turning off of diameter root crown (DRC) and dead standing or dead/ NM Highway 59 onto Forest System (FS) Roads 231 or down trees as specified in this guide may be cut. 521. All roads entering the private land north of the Do not cut live Douglas-fir, oak, or western white pine. firewood area have locked gates. Leave trees are not marked. The area is bordered on the south by NM Highway 59; on the east by FS 521; on the west by FS 231; and on It is the permittee’s responsibility to be sure that any the north by private land (Adobe Ranch). live, green trees cut are the correct species and 12 inches DRC or less. The boundary of the firewood area is not painted. Cut stems and branches to lie within 2 feet of the ground. The firewood area is posted with firewood boundary signs at the following locations: the intersection of NM Highway 59 and FS 521; the intersection of FS 231 and NM Highway 59; and the intersection of NM Highway 59 and FS 677.

Gila National Forest Firewood Guide • 2020 11 Black Range Ranger District Trujillo Park-Tierra Blanca Firewood Area

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12 Gila National Forest Firewood Guide • 2020 Trujillo Park-Tierra Blanca Firewood Area Black Range Ranger District Cross country travel within this firewood area is permitted for the purpose of firewood cutting. Travel Directions Available Wood and Area Boundaries Remove dead and down oak, juniper and pinon trees The area is currently only accessed from the east on lying on the ground in thinning and cutting areas. County Road B-013 to Forest System (FS) Road 522. Do not cut any live trees or standing dead trees. The boundary of the firewood area is not marked or Specific leave trees are marked with orange paint; do painted; adhere to the enclosed map. not cut them.

Cut stems and branches (slash) to lie within 2 feet of the ground.

Motorized vehicle use for gathering firewood is permitted off of open roads where slopes are less than 25%.

For more information contact the Black Range Ranger District.

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14 Gila National Forest Firewood Guide • 2020 Divide Firewood Area Quemado Ranger District Cross country travel within this firewood area is permitted for the purpose of firewood cutting. Travel Directions Available Wood and Area Boundaries Live pinyon pine, alligator juniper, and shaggy bark The area is accessed from Apache Creek, NM, by traveling juniper trees up to 12 inches DRC Dead standing or about 9 miles east on NM Highway 12 to Catron County dead/down trees as specified in this guide may be cut. Road B032 (Sand Flat turnoff). The area is located north Both pinyon and juniper are abundant, but are small of NM Highway 12 and Catron Country Road B032. diameter trees.

The area is accessed from Horse Springs, NM, by Do not cut green ponderosa pine, douglas fir, or oak. traveling about 15 miles west on NM Highway to FS It is the permittee’s responsibility to be sure that any 4036L. Take FS 4036L north, the area is located north live, green trees cut are the correct species. of NM Highway 12 and west of FS 4036L. Cut stems and branches to lie within 2 feet of the ground. The area of 4,860 acres is bounded by a combination of Forest Service Roads, State Roads, and Catron County Roads. The south is bounded by NM Highway 12 excluding private property. The west is bounded by Catron County road B032. The north boundary is bounded by FS 333, FS 4189D, and 4092O. The east boundary is bounded by FS 4036L.

Gila National Forest Firewood Guide • 2020 15 Quemado Ranger District Patterson Patterson Canyon Fuelwood Area Canyon

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16 Gila National Forest Firewood Guide • 2020 Patterson Canyon Fuelwood Area and Other Forest Products Quemado Ranger District Cross country travel within this firewood area is permitted for the purpose of firewood cutting.

Travel Directions Available Wood and Area Boundaries Green standing Ponderosa pine 10” DBH and below The Patterson Fuelwood area is at the intersection of and dead/down material. FSR93 and FSR 13 (also known as Patterson Canyon Road). The area is the southeast quadrant of the intersection. The area can be accessed from NM32 and Catron County Road B-095.

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18 Gila National Forest Firewood Guide • 2020 Cold Springs Firewood Area Reserve Ranger District Cross country travel within this firewood area is permitted for the purpose of firewood cutting.

Travel Directions Available Wood and Area Boundaries From January 1 – December 31: Cut and Remove The area is accessed by turning off of NM Highway 12 live single stem juniper trees up to 12 inches diameter about 2 miles northeast of Reserve, NM, onto Forest root crown (DRC); live multi stem juniper trees up to System (FS) Road 233 or by turning off of NM Highway 18 inches DRC; live pinon pine trees up to 9 inches 12 near Apache Creek, NM, onto either FS 94 or FS 289. diameter breast height (DBH); live ponderosa pine up There are several roads in the area that provide access to 12 inches DBH; and any species or size of dead to the interior of the firewood area. wood lying on the ground, dead standing juniper of any size; dead standing ponderosa pine or pinyon pine NM Highway 12 is the southwest to northwest boundary that is less than 12 inches diameter root crown (DRC). of the area. The northeastern boundary is FS 289 to FS Alligator juniper is small to medium in size. Pinyon 4035 to the junction of FS 94. The boundary continues pine is abundant. along FS 94 for about 2 miles where it crosses Deep Canyon and continues cross country to FS 233. FS Additionally, From June 1 – September 30: Road 233 and Wilson Canyon form the boundary on Cut and Remove live single the southeast side. stemmed gray oak up to 6 inches diameter root crown All roads within the designated area are allowed for use (DRC) and live multiple in collecting personal use products with a personal use stemmed gray oak up to 10 permit. Travel off road for gathering of personal use inches diameter root crown products is authorized in the area shown on the map. (DRC).

No cutting is allowed on parcels of private land within the area.

No cutting is allowed within 600 feet of the Tularosa River. Do not cut live Gamble oak trees.

Leave trees are not marked

It is the permittee’s responsibility to be sure that any live trees cut are the correct species and cut to the correct diameter.

Cut and Remove dead standing oak that is less than 9 inches diameter root crown (DRC).

Cut stems and branches to lie within 2 feet of the ground.

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20 Gila National Forest Firewood Guide • 2020 Martinez Firewood Area Reserve Ranger District Cross country travel within this firewood area is permitted for the purpose of firewood cutting.

Travel Directions Available Wood Outside of and Area Boundaries Designated Project Thinning The area is accessed from Reserve, NM, by traveling Slash Area about 1.7 miles west on NM Highway 12; from Luna, Cut and Remove NM, by traveling about 11 .5 miles south on US Highway From January 1 – December 31: live pinyon pine up to 18 inches in diameter root crown 180; and from Alma, NM, by traveling about (DRC), live single stem juniper up to 12 inches diameter 21.6 miles north on US Highway 180. There are several root crown, live multiple stem juniper up to 18 inches roads in the area that provide access to the interior of diameter root crown (DRC), and live ponderosa pine the firewood area (see map). A firewood area sign will trees up to 12 inches diameter root crown. indicate when you are entering the cutting area. Cut and Remove any species or size of dead wood lying The exterior boundary of the firewood area is not on the ground, dead standing juniper of any size; dead painted. The ridgeline to the north and east of Gordon standing ponderosa pine or pinyon pine that is less Canyon is the boundary to the south; CAT -B006 and than 12 inches diameter root crown (DRC) FS Road 4042N (Mail Trail) is the boundary to the west/ Cut and northwest; and the boundary to the east is FS Road 33 Additionally, From June 1 – September 30: Remove dead standing oak that is less than 9 inches and FS Road 4040M (lower Leggett loop) Designated diameter root crown (DRC). Project Thinning Slash area boundaries are painted in orange paint. Do not cut live oak trees. Leave trees are not marked.

All roads within the designated area are allowed for use It is the permittee’s responsibility to be sure that any in collecting personal use products with a personal use live trees cut are the correct species and cut to the permit. Travel off road for gathering of personal use correct diameter limits. products is authorized in the area shown on the map. Cut stems and branches to lie within 2 feet of the ground.

Available Wood within the Designated Project Thinning Slash Area Cut and Remove any species or size of dead wood lying on the ground, including old or fresh project thinning slash in areas designated on the map.

Do not cut live trees in designated project thinning slash areas within the Martinez firewood Area.

Cut stems and branches to lie within 2 feet of the ground.

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Cross country travel within this firewood area is permitted for the purpose of firewood cutting.

Travel Directions Available Wood and Area Boundaries Any species or size of dead standing wood (such as but The area is accessed from Reserve, NM, by traveling not limited to aspen, cottonwood, white pine fir, spruce, about 22 miles on FS 141 to FS road 28 (Bursum oak, ponderosa pine, pinyon pine, juniper), dead wood Road) and then about 7 miles to the area; and from lying on the ground, and dead wood in decks or piles is Glenwood, NM, by traveling about 14 miles on NM-159 authorized with either a paid dead firewood or free use (Bursum Road) to the area. A high clearance vehicle permit in areas designated on the map. This includes may be needed to access the area from Glenwood on both painted and unpainted dead trees. NM-159. This access way is seasonally closed. Contact Do not cut any live trees. the highway department for road closure information (see map). A firewood area sign will indicate when you Cut stems and branches to lie within 2 feet of the ground. are entering the cutting area.

The exterior boundary of the area is not painted. Cutting and removal is authorized for 100 yards on either side of FS road 153S beginning at the intersection of FS road 119 (Claremont Road) and ending at the intersection of NM-159 (Bursum Road; and for 100 yards on either side of NM-159 (Bursum Road) beginning at the intersection of FS road 153S and ending at Sandy Point (trails 182 and 201).

This area burned in the 2012 Whitewater-Baldy wildfire. Wood gatherers are advised to use caution while collecting and traveling through areas with standing dead trees especially if there is any wind present. Fire damaged trees can fall at any time. Be cautious while in the area, especially if there is any wind present.

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24 Gila National Forest Firewood Guide • 2020 Aragon Firewood Area Reserve Ranger District Cross country travel within this firewood area is permitted for the purpose of firewood cutting.

Travel Directions Available Wood and Area Boundaries Dead Wood From Reserve: Head north on Hwy-12 to County Road Cut and Remove any B-017. From County Road B-017 continue onto Forest From January 1 – December 31: species or size of dead wood lying on the ground, dead Road (FR) 289. The fuelwood area begins at the junction standing juniper of any size; dead standing ponderosa of FR 289 and FR 4035F. There are several roads in pine or pinyon pine that is less than 14 inches diameter the area that will provide access to the interior of the root crown (DRC). firewood area (See Map). A firewood area sign will indicate when you are entering the cutting area. Additionally, From June 1 – September 30: Cut and Remove dead standing oak that is less than 9 inches The exterior boundary of the firewood area is not painted. diameter root crown (DRC). A series of roads, drainages and other natural features are used to distinguish the boundary of the firewood Cut stems and branches to lie within 2 feet of the ground area. The southern boundary follows FR 289 to FR 4035I. The boundary continues from the end of FR 4035I to South Sand Canyon drainage to FR 289C. The eastern boundary follows FR 289C to FR 289 to FR 4177A and down to FR 4035F. The north eastern boundary is the drainage to the Private Property south of Hwy-12. The western boundary is comprised of FR 4178F following the drainage and the north eastern edge of Section 26. Travel off road for firewood gathering is authorized in the area shown on the firewood map.

All roads within the designated area are allowed for use in collecting personal use products with a personal use permit. Travel off road for gathering of personal use products is authorized in the area shown on the map.

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Gila National Forest Firewood Guide • 2020 27 28 Gila National Forest Firewood Guide • 2020 Telephone Firewood Area Reserve Ranger District Cross country travel within this firewood area is permitted for the purpose of firewood cutting.

Travel Directions Available Wood Outside of and Area Boundaries Designated Project Thinning From Reserve: Head south on Hwy 435 for 5.2 miles. Slash Area Continue onto Forest Road 141 for 21.9 Miles to

County Road 019. At County Road 019 you will be at From January 1 – December 31: Cut and Remove live single stemmed juniper up to the southwestern most boundary of the fuelwood area. 18 inches diameter root crown (DRC), live multiple From Apache Creek: From Hwy 12 take Forest Road stemmed juniper up to 24 inches diameter root 94. Take Forest Road 94 for 20.8 miles to the fuelwood crown (DRC), live pinyon pine, ponderosa pine, and area boundary. fir trees up to 12 inches diameter root crown (DRC). Cut and Remove any species or size of dead wood From Datil: Take Hwy 12 West for 34.2 miles to County lying on the ground, dead standing juniper of any Road B-019 (Bursum Rd). Continue South on County size; dead standing ponderosa pine, fir, or pinyon Road B-019 for 15.3 miles to County Road B-054. pine that is less than 14 inches diameter root crown Take B-054 West for 11.9 miles and you will reach the (DRC). fuelwood boundary at the junction of County Road-B054 Additionally, From and FR 4047O. June 1 – September 30: Cut and Remove live single There are several roads in the area that will provide stemmed gray oak up to 6 access to the interior of the firewood area (See Map). inches diameter root crown The entire exterior boundary of the firewood area is (DRC) and live multiple not painted. A series of roads, trails, fences, drainages stemmed gray oak up to 12 and other natural features are used to distinguish the inches diameter root crown boundary of the firewood area. The following roads form (DRC). the boundary of the western most firewood area: Forest Do not cut live Gamble Roads 4045S, 4166A, Decom 4166A, 178, CAT-C019, oak trees. Forest Road 4166C, Trail 15, part of Salthouse Canyon, FR 145, part of Pasture Canyon, 4312K, 4044U, 165, Leave trees are not marked 4045D, 4045B, 28, and 141 as shown on the map. The following roads form the boundary of the eastern It is the permittee’s firewood area: FR 4048Y, 30, 4047U, 4047O, CAT-B054, responsibility to be sure Continental Divide Trail (CDT), Forest Roads 3189, that any live trees cut are 4046A, 145, part of 4045Y and 161. The boundary the correct species and cut to the correct diameter. to the south of Collins Park and West of FR 28 has a Cut and Remove dead standing oak that is less than coinciding boundary with timber sales and is marked 9 inches diameter root crown (DRC). with orange paint. Cut stems and branches to lie within 2 feet of the All roads within the designated area are allowed for use ground. in collecting personal use products with a personal use permit. Travel off road for gathering of personal use Additionally, From March 1 - August 31: Off road travel is prohibited in the timing restricted products is authorized in this area as shown on the map. areas as indicated on the map. Available Wood within the Designated Project Thinning Slash Area Cut and Remove any species or size of dead wood lying on the ground including old or fresh project thinning slash is authorized. Cut and Remove live trees designated with blue paint. Cut stems and branches to lie within 2 feet of the ground.

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30 Gila National Forest Firewood Guide • 2020 Six Shooter Black Deer Firewood Area Reserve Ranger District Cross country travel within this firewood area is permitted for the purpose of firewood cutting. Travel Directions Available Wood Outside of and Area Boundaries Designated Project Thinning From Reserve: Head South on Hwy-435 for 5.2 miles. Slash Area Continue onto Forest Road 141 for 8.6 miles to the From January 1 – December 31: fuelwood area boundary. There are several roads in the Cut and Remove live single stemmed juniper up to area that will provide access to the interior of the firewood 18 inches diameter root crown (DRC), live multiple area (See Map). A firewood area sign will indicate when stemmed juniper up to 24 inches diameter root you are entering the cutting area. crown (DRC), live pinyon pine, ponderosa pine, and fir trees up to 12 inches diameter root crown (DRC). The entire exterior boundary of the firewood area is not painted. A series of roads, fences, drainages, timber Cut and Remove any species or size of dead wood sale boundaries and other natural features are used lying on the ground, dead standing juniper of any to distinguish the boundary of the firewood area. The size; dead standing ponderosa pine, fir, or pinyon northern boundary is the fence line headed North East pine that is less than 14 inches diameter root crown from FR 141. The boundary will separate from the fence (DRC). at the end of 4092T and proceed along the ridgetops Additionally, From June 1 – September 30: as shown on the map. The north east most boundary Cut and Remove live single will follow the timber sale unit near Olla Tank and back stemmed gray oak up to 6 along FR 4164C. It proceeds along the road to the fence inches diameter root crown line heading South east back to a timber sale boundary. (DRC) and live multiple Near FR 633 the boundary will follow Naranjo Canyon stemmed gray oak up to 12 south to FR 141. The boundary will continue to the inches diameter root crown south between Naranjo and Granny canyon following (DRC). the ridge and portion of FR 4165G back to the canyon bottom. The southern boundary on the west side of Sign Camp Mountain will be a combination of FR 4174X Do not cut live headed south towards Greyback Tank and timber sale Gamble oak trees. boundaries that are marked with orange paint. The western most boundary follows the District Boundary Leave trees are not fence line across FR161 to FR141. marked

All roads within the designated area are allowed for use It is the permittee’s responsibility to be sure that any in collecting personal use products with a personal use live trees cut are the correct species and cut to the permit. Travel off road for gathering of personal use correct diameter. products is authorized in this area as shown on the map. Cut and Remove dead standing oak that is less than 9 inches diameter root crown (DRC). Cut stems and branches to lie within 2 feet of the ground.

Additionally, From March 1 - August 31: Off road travel is prohibited in the timing restricted areas as indicated on the map.

Available Wood within the Designated Project Thinning Slash Area Cut and Remove any species or size of dead wood lying on the ground including old or fresh project thinning slash, dead standing juniper of any size; dead standing ponderosa pine, fir, or pinyon pine that is less than 14 inches diameter root crown (DRC).

No live trees will be cut.

Gila National Forest Firewood Guide • 2020 31 Silver City Ranger District Georgetown Firewood Cutting Area

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32 Gila National Forest Firewood Guide • 2020 Georgetown Firewood Area Silver City Ranger District Cross country travel within this firewood area is permitted for the purpose of firewood cutting

Travel Directions Available Wood and Area Boundaries Live pinyon pine and juniper trees up to 12 inches The area is accessed from NM Highway 152, diameter at root collar (DRC). approximately 2 miles East of Hanover turn North Any species or size of dead wood lying on the ground. onto County Road G 3-29(Georgetown Rd.). The West boundary is the Forest boundary. Standing dead trees or dead & down trees as specified in this guide. The South boundary is the Forest boundary, the private property boundary and Grant County Road G 3-29 Do not cut green ponderosa pine, or oak trees. (Georgetown Rd.). Do not cut any trees marked in orange paint, regardless The East boundary is Forest Service Road 4085 G. of size or species. These are wildlife habitat patches and travel corridors. The North boundary is Forest Service Road 4085 E, Forest Service Road 777, and Forest Service Road It is the permit holder’s responsibility to be sure that 4203 H. any trees cut are the correct species and size. It is the permit holder’s responsibility to be sure that they are The area boundaries are marked with orange paint. A cutting within the unit. high clearance, 4-wheel drive vehicle is recommended for traveling off road. Cut stems and branches to lie less than 1 foot off the ground. The area is not accessible during wet muddy conditions. Cut stumps to within 6 inches of the ground. All roads within the designated area are allowed for use in collecting firewood with a firewood permit.

Travel off road for gathering firewood is only authorized in this area as shown on map.

Gila National Forest Firewood Guide • 2020 33 Silver City Ranger District Willow Green Firewood Cutting Area

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34 Gila National Forest Firewood Guide • 2020 Willow Green Firewood Area Silver City Ranger District Cross country travel within this firewood area is permitted for the purpose of firewood cutting

Travel Directions Available Wood and Area Boundaries Live junipers with one stem with a diameter at breast The area can be accessed from NM Highway 180 and height (DBH) of 12 inches or less. NM Highway 90. Live Junipers with multiple stems where no Take Highway 180 approximately 12 miles West of individual stem exceeds 12 inches at DBH. Silver City and turn South onto County Road G 4-22 (Mangus Valley Rd.), after approximately 5 miles turn Live Pinyons with a DBH of 12 inches or less. West onto Grant County Road G 4-24 (Redrock Rd.), after approximately 4 miles turn South onto T-T road, Dead and down of any species and any size. after approximately .5 miles turn East onto H-M drive, after approximately .25 miles turn south onto Forest Dead standing juniper of any size. Service Road 819. Dead standing pinyon with a DBH of 12 inches or Take Highway 90 approximately 12 miles South of less. Silver City and turn West onto Grant County Road G 4-2 (Tyrone-Thompson Rd.), after approximately 10 Dead standing oak with a diameter at root miles continue North on Grant Country Road G 4-6 collar (DRC) of 9 inches or less, from June 1 to (Forest Ridge Rd.). September 30.

The West boundary is Grant County Road G 4-6 (Forest Cut stems and branches to lie less than 2 feet off the Ridge Rd.). ground.

The South boundary is Forest Service motorized trail Cut stumps to no more than 6 inches above the number 905 and maverick canyon. ground.

The East boundary is Forest Service Road 819, Forest It is the permit holder’s responsibility to be sure that Service Road 4246K and the private property boundary. they are cutting within the unit, and cutting firewood of the correct size and species. The North boundary is sawmill canyon.

The area boundaries are marked with orange paint. A high clearance, 4-wheel drive vehicle is recommended for traveling off road. The area is not accessible during wet muddy conditions.

All roads within the designated area are allowed for use in collecting firewood with a firewood permit.

Travel off road for gathering firewood is only authorized in this area as shown on map.

Gila National Forest Firewood Guide • 2020 35 Wilderness Ranger District North Star Firewood Cutting Area

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36 Gila National Forest Firewood Guide • 2020 North Star Firewood Area Wilderness Ranger District Cross country travel and the use of closed roads and motorized trails are permitted in this firewood area for the purpose of firewood cutting.

Travel Directions Available Wood and Area Boundaries Live junipers with one stem with a DBH (diameter at The area is accessed from NM Highway 35 about 5 breast height) of 12 inches or less. miles northwest of the Wilderness District Ranger Live Junipers with multiple stems where no Station. Turn east onto Forest Service Road 150, individual stem exceeds 12 inches at DBH. also known as North Star or Wall Lake Road. Live Pinyons with a DBH of 12 inches or less. The area consists of the mesa tops on either side of Forest Service Road 150 and the mesa tops on either Dead and down of any species and any size. side of motorized trail 968 (formerly FSR 4080D) to North Star Tank. Dead standing juniper of any size.

The south boundary is Forest Service Road 4080 B Dead standing pinyon with a DBH of 12 inches or and the ridge east of Forest Service Road 4080 B. less.

The north boundary is approximately 200 yards Dead standing oak with a DRC (diameter at root north of Forest Service Road 4080 R. collar) of 9 inches or less, from June 1 to September 30. The area boundaries are not marked. Cut stems and branches to lie less than 2 feet off the A high clearance, preferably 4-wheel drive vehicle is ground. recommended in traveling off Forest Service Road 150. Cut stumps to no more than 6 inches above the ground. The area is not accessible during wet muddy conditions. It is the permit holder’s responsibility to be sure that they are cutting within the unit, and cutting firewood of the correct size and species.

Gila National Forest Firewood Guide • 2020 37 Glenwood Ranger District Cedar Breaks Dead/Down Fuelwood Area

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38 Gila National Forest Firewood Guide • 2020 Cedar Breaks Fuelwood Area Glenwood Ranger District Cross country travel and the use of closed road and motorized trails are permitted within this firewood area for the purpose of firewood cutting.

The Cedar Breaks Fuelwood area is on the east side of Highway 180, seven miles north of Glenwood, N.M. Dead and down alligator and shaggy bark juniper were mechanically pushed over in this area. Dead and Down Fuelwood gathering is permitted within this area, as specified in the guide. There are three mechanically pushed areas within this Fuelwood area.

Travel Directions Available Wood and Area Boundaries Remove Dead and/or Down juniper and pinon trees For the Alma Flats unit travel north on Highway 180 in mechanically pushed areas. from Glenwood NM, approximately 7 miles (MM 45), turn Cut and Remove any species or size of dead wood lying east on Forest Road 4239B. Pushed areas start at the on the ground, dead standing juniper of any size; dead fence line. Driving cross country to retrieve Fuelwood standing ponderosa pine or pinyon pine that is less is permissible. than 12 inches diameter root crown (DRC). For the Potholes unit travel north on Highway 180 from

Glenwood NM, approximately 9 miles (MM 43), turn east on County Road 010. Pushed areas start at the fence line, on both sides of CR 010. Driving cross country to retrieve Fuelwood is permissible.

For the Stout Mesa unit travel north on Highway 180 from Glenwood NM, approximately 9 miles (MM 43), turn east on County Road 010. Drive approximately 4 miles to the junction of FR 4056I. Pushed areas encompass most of the mesa. Driving cross country to retrieve Fuelwood is permissible.

The area boundaries are not marked.

The area is not accessible during wet conditions

Cut stems and branches to lie within 2 feet of the ground.

Gila National Forest Firewood Guide • 2020 39 Glenwood Ranger District Deep Creek Dead/Down Fuelwood Area

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The Deep Creek Fuelwood area is on the east side of Highway 180, nine miles north of Glenwood, N.M. Dead and Down Fuelwood gathering is permitted within this area, as specified in the guide. Dead and down alligator and shaggy bark juniper were mechanically pushed over in this area.

Travel Directions Available Wood and Area Boundaries Remove Dead and/or Down juniper and pinon trees in From Glenwood N.M. travel north on Highway 180, pushed areas. approximately 9 miles (MM 43), turn east on County Road 010 for approximately 4 miles, to the junction of Cut and Remove any species or size of dead wood lying Forest Road 4056Z. Follow FR 4056Z for 4 miles to the on the ground, dead standing juniper of any size; dead pushed areas. Driving cross country within the pushed standing ponderosa pine or pinyon pine that is less areas to retrieve Fuelwood is permissible. than 12 inches diameter root crown (DRC).

The area boundaries are not marked.

The area is not accessible during wet conditions

Cut stems and branches to lie within 2 feet of the ground.

A high clearance, preferably 4-wheel drive vehicle is recommended for accessing the area.

Do not cut any trees marked in orange paint, regardless of size.

Gila National Forest Firewood Guide • 2020 41 42 Gila National Forest Firewood Guide • 2020 Firewood permits may be obtained at these Gila National Forest offices:

Gila National Forest Reserve Ranger District Supervisor’s Office 5 Smokey Bear Circle 3005 E. Camino del Bosque P.O. Box 170 Silver City, NM 88061 Reserve, NM 87830 (575) 388-8201 (575) 533-6231 www.fs.usda.gov/gila Silver City Ranger District Black Range Ranger District 3005 E. Camino del Bosque 1804 N. Date Street Silver City, NM 88061 Truth or Consequences, NM 87901 (575) 388-8201 (575) 894-6677 Wilderness Ranger District Glenwood Ranger District 3697 Highway 35 N. 18 Ranger Station Drive Mimbres, NM 88049 P.O. Box 8 (575) 536-2250 Glenwood, NM 88039 (575) 539-2481

Quemado Ranger District 3 Lyle Loop P.O. Box 159 For more Information on the Quemado, NM 87829 Gila National Forest, (575) 773-4678 visit us at: www.fs.usda.gov/gila

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