[Volunteers_fosm] Fw: Volunteers please read

[Robert Lowder via Volunteers_fosm]

Hello Volunteers,

The USDA Forest Service (FS) Southwestern Region received an Order from the United States District Court for the District of Arizona stating that the agency's "timber management actions in Region 3 national forests must cease," pending formal consultation regarding the Mexican Spotted Owl.

Active timber management activities are shutting down in a timely and orderly fashion on the Tonto, Lincoln, Santa Fe, Gila, Cibola, and Carson National Forests.  This includes cutting of all vegetation.

At this time, no new fuelwood permits will be sold, Christmas tree permits will not be issued while the region is seeking clarification from the court, and forests will halt any prescribed fire operations. We realize the burden this places on the forests, the communities we serve and local publics affected by these findings.  We are working with the court

We understand our obligation to meet Endangered Species Act (ESA) requirements are committed to our continued efforts at recovering the Mexican Spotted owl. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

At this point that means no cutting of any trees even if they have fallen and are blocking a trail.

More information will be shared as it is available.

Thanks,


[Forest Service Shield]
Antonio S. Garcia
VOLUNTEER PARTNERSHIP & VIS PROGRAM MANAGER
Forest Service
CIBOLA NATIONAL FOREST & NATIONAL GRASSLANDS, SANDIA RANGER DISTRICT
p: 505-281-3304 x5128
c: 505-206-9423
f: 505-281-1176
antonio.s.garcia at usda.gov<mailto:antonio.s.garcia at usda.gov>
11776 Highway 337
Tijeras, NM 87059
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