Hattenbach, Forest Supervisor, Cibola National Forest and Grasslands, concerning the court order that prohibits most tree cutting on many Southwestern National Forests. This update was forwarded for distribution to the volunteers by Jessica White, Acting Sandia Ranger District Wilderness and Recreation Programs Manager.
UPDATED September 25, 2019:
RE: PREVIOUS MESSAGE INDICATING THAT ALL TREE CUTTING IS CEASED - CLARIFICATION; Trees on the ground or severed from its bole and on the ground may be cut up and moved. Mowing and weeding activities
may continue.
Hazard tree(s) that presents a safety hazard that would require cutting of a standing tree, do not cut. Contact the District Ranger.
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From: Hattenbach, Steven - FS
Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2019 11:02 AM
To: FS-pdl r3 cibola flt <pdl_r3_cibola_flt@usda.gov>
Subject: RE: Regional Direction re: WEG v. USFWS Court Order
Importance: High
There has been understandable confusion regarding implementation of the injunction - this has centered around issues with incidental tree cutting activities such as trail maintenance, etc.
I will reiterate my direction below All tree cutting must cease immediately.
Clarification:
If it's a standing tree species ( I don't care if its an oak sapling or nest tree - dead or alive) if it's a tree species No Cibola Employee or volunteer shall severe the bole of a standing tree species nor trim its branches, leaves or
needles.
If a tree is already severed from its bole and on the ground - yes you can cut it up - move it around, etc. This applies whether it was decked or is newly fallen naturally on a road or trail. You can cut up trees already on the ground.
This applies to all actions whether they are trail maintenance, RX prep, timber sale, road work, etc.
If its not a tree - then yes you can cut it (e.g. mowing right of ways, lawns, weeding, etc)
IF you have an actual hazard tree that presents a safety hazard that would require cutting of a standing tree - please confer with me on options.
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