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Landowners and Forest Visitors: Please
note the following
What is a Regulated-Use Closure?
Regulated-use
closures usually go into effect as soon as wildfire season starts.
Restrictions typically increase as wildfire danger increases. These closures do not
affect where people can go but do affect what they can do.
Affected lands will often be marked with signs with instructions and
prevention reminders. If you live behind or travel within a
regulated-use area, these restrictions apply to you. The following are
commonly in place during a regulated-use closure:
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Prohibition of
smoking while traveling, except in vehicles on improved roads, in boats on
the water, and at designated locations. An "improved road" is a road that
has been constructed for automobile use and is maintained clear of
flammable debris.
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Open fires such as
campfires, charcoal fires, and cooking fires are allowed only in designated
locations. Portable cooking stoves using liquefied or bottled fuels are
allowed.
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Restrictions or
prohibition of non-industrial use of chainsaws. This includes private
woodcutting. An axe, shovel, and fire extinguisher of at least 8 oz.
capacity must be kept with each saw.
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The use of motor
vehicles, including motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles, may be
prohibited, except on improved roads.
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Possessing the
following fire equipment while traveling in timber, brush or grass areas
may be required: one ax at least 26 inches in length, with a head
weighing at least 2 pounds; one shovel at least 26 inches in length, with a
blade at least 8 inches wide; and one gallon of water or one fully charged
and an operational 2.5 lb or larger fire extinguisher.
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Prohibition of the
use of fireworks.
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Prohibition of the
cutting, grinding or welding of metal in dry, grassy or forested areas
between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
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Prohibition of the
use of exploding targets.
What is a
Permit Closure?
When wildfire danger increases, a permit
closure may be announced. Permit closures require people, including
landowners, to obtain permits before entering designated forest lands.
What is an
Absolute Closure?
This closure prohibits all use of
forested areas within a designated area. All forms of travel and all
recreational activities are prohibited during an absolute closure.
Have an Electric
Fence?
Any electric fence controller in
use shall be:
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Listed by a nationally recognized
testing laboratory or be certified by the Department of Consumer and Business
Services; and
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Operated in compliance with
manufacturer’s instructions.
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