[pct-l] Angeles and Cleveland NF Reopen

[rogers at isi.edu (Craig Milo Rogers)]

	As lonetrail reported, the Angeles National Forest reopened
at 0600 today.  Here's a URL for their press release:

http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/angeles/news/2004/news-2004-10-19-forest-closure-lifted.shtml

	Chantry Flat, Crystal Lake, and "two areas containing
endangered species habitat" remain closed; I hope the PCT doesn't pass
through these!  Note that the draconian (so to speak) fire
restrictions remain in effect.

	Here's another article on the reopening, from which I'll take
the liberty of quoting one paragraph, which some readers may find
of interest.  Please, no open flames! (pun intended)

http://www.vvdailypress.com/2004/10982777987301.html

    During the closure, which lasted 23 days, rangers cited about 150
    visitors or residents who violated forest rules and restrictions. Half
    of those were cited for being illegally inside the closed sections,
    and 15 of them owned cabins and lived full- or part-time on forest
    land. All faced fines of at least $50, forestry officials said.

	Regarding the Cleveland National Forest, I called their
supervisor's office.  They will revoke their forest closure as of 1800
today.  The person I talked to warned me that some roads in the area
are closed due to flooding.  I guess it's hard to maintain the forest
in an "EXTREME" fire hazard level during flooding.

					Craig "Computer" Rogers