[pct-l] Klamath NF fire restrictions

[Tortoise]

I've been following the forest fires over in Klamath National Forest. It 
appears to me that there are no fires really close to the PCT. However 
you may get some smoke.

Also found this closure on the Klamath NF site:


        Current Conditions - FIRE RESTRICTIONS


          ORDER NO. 07-05-621
          KLAMATH NATIONAL FOREST

     

    Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a) and (b), and to protect public safety
    and natural resources, the following acts are prohibited within the
    Klamath National Forest. This order is effective from July 15, 2007,
    through approximately October 30, 2007.

       1. 1. *Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire,
          campfire, or stove fire except in the designated recreation
          sites shown on Exhibit A. 36 CFR 261.52(a).*
       2. Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, or in
          the designated wilderness areas and recreation sites shown on
          Exhibit A. 36 CFR 261.52(d).
       3. Welding, or operating an acetylene or other torch with an open
          flame. 36 CFR 261.52(i).
       4. Using an explosive. 36 CFR 261.52(b).
       5. Operating an internal combustion engine, except on a National
          Forest System road or trail. 36 CFR 261.52(h).

    Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from
    this order:

       1. Persons with a permit from the Forest Service specifically
          authorizing the otherwise prohibited act or omission. *Persons
          with a valid California Campfire Permit are not exempt from
          the prohibitions listed above. However, persons with a valid
          California Campfire Permit may use portable stoves or lanterns
          using gas, jellied petroleum, or pressurized liquid fuel.*
       2. Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an
          organized rescue or fire fighting force in the performance of
          an official duty.

    These prohibitions are in addition to the general prohibitions in 36
    CFR Part 261, Subpart A.

    Done at Yreka, California on this 15th day of July, 2007.

    /s/ Margaret J. Boland
    MARGARET J. BOLAND
    Forest Supervisor
    Klamath National Forest

     

    A violation of these prohibitions is punishable by a fine of not
    more than $5,000 for an individual or $10,000 for an organization,
    or imprisonment for not more than six months, or both. 16 USC 551
    and 18 USC 3559 and 3571.



It seems to me that this would ban alcohol stoves and esbit type stoves 
on the PCT in Klamath NF.

Deems, or anyone else, is this the correct interpretation?

-- 
Tortoise