Comments on: Prescott National Forest Stage II Fire Restrictions

By: Debbie Maneely, Prescott National Forest

Debbie Maneely, Prescott National Forest — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 20:11:19 +0000

Prescott National Forest officials have closed a portion of Senator Highway effective immediately. Recent monsoons rains has caused extensive damage and washed out portions of the road making it unsafe and impassable at this time. The closure will remain in effect until monsoon activity is over and repairs can be completed.

The following portion of the road is closed to public travel: Senator Highway (County Road 56): Beginning at the junction of Senator Highway and Forest Trail 215 (Township 11 North, Range 1 West, Section 16); heading south along Senator Highway to the intersection of Senator Highway and Forest Road 362 (Hooper Saddle).

Forest Officials urge all visitors to use caution while driving on Forest Roads during the monsoon season. Roads may be impassable due to rocks and trees blocking the roadway or flowing washes and saturated soil.

For more information please contact the Bradshaw Ranger District at (928) 443-8000.

Debbie Maneely, Public Affairs
Prescott NF

By: UPDATE ON FIRE RESTRICTIONS

UPDATE ON FIRE RESTRICTIONS — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 12:15:23 +0000

PRESCOTT AZ (July 16, 2012) – Prescott National Forest will rescind all fire restrictions on Wednesday, July 18 at 8:00 am due to significant amounts of precipitation across the Forest.

Visitors are reminded that the Emergency Area Closure for the Gladiator Fire will remain in effect.

Moisture has created wetter conditions that have lessened fire potential, though continued caution is still urged. Remember, to properly extinguish a campfire:

· Pour lots of water on the fire to drown all embers; pour until the hissing stops.

· Stir the campfire ashes and embers with a shovel.

· Make sure everything is wet, and cold to the touch.

For current information on fire restrictions, closures or wildfires on the Prescott National Forest, call 928-777-5799. For further information about fire restrictions on public lands in Arizona and New Mexico, call toll free 1-877-864-6985 or visit http://gacc.nifc.gov/swcc/.

If you have any question on current fire restrictions or recreational opportunities please contact the Bradshaw Ranger District at (928) 443-8000.

By: GRANITE MOUNTAIN THUMB BUTTE CLOSURES

GRANITE MOUNTAIN THUMB BUTTE CLOSURES — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 23:21:25 +0000

Effective Friday, July 13, 2012, climbing and other activities on the cliff faces of Granite Mountain and Thumb Butte in Prescott National Forest will once again be open to the public.

Monitoring volunteers identified peregrine falcons using both nesting sites this season. We are still waiting to hear the final results of the monitoring efforts to determine if the peregrines successfully produced any young this year.

“I want to thank our dedicated volunteers and the supportive forest visitors who contributed to making these closures successful,” said Wildlife Biologist Noel Fletcher.

“The Prescott National Forest was able to provide the peregrines with an opportunity to use the unique cliff habitat for nesting during the late winter and spring. Now the Prescott National Forest can provide the opportunity for climbers to enjoy their pursuits on these same unique areas during the summer and fall.”

If you have any questions about the peregrines and their management on Bradshaw Ranger District, please feel free to call Noel Fletcher, (928) 443-8020.