Lamoille Canyon, Humbolt-Tolyabe National Forest, Nevada, USA
Christmas tree permits are available for purchase at multiple Forest Service offices and can also be ordered online.
If conditions improve, ignitions may take place Thursday or Friday.
The driver was operating a vehicle in a protected riparian area along Greenhorn Creek that serves as vital habitat for the Foothill yellow-legged frog.
Despite the lifting of fire restrictions, care should still be used when recreating or working in the forest.
Fire restrictions on the Sequoia National Forest have been rescinded due to cooling temperatures and rainfall. Forest fires are still a threat…
The Bridgeport and Carson Ranger Districts have a limited amount of Christmas tree permits available.
Officials expect the permits to sell out quickly.
(October 21, 2022) Although the days have become cooler, forest vegetation is very dry, increasing the risk of wildfires.
The objective of this emergency response is to reduce the wildfire risk that currently threatens the Giant Sequoia groves.