NEWS RELEASES

For Immediate Release: November 12, 2003
Contact: Tim Jones (707) 825-2306
            or Jeff Fontana (530) 252-5332
CA-N-04-13

BLM LIFTS FIRE RESTRICTIONS ON LANDS MANAGED BY ARCATA FIELD OFFICE

The Bureau of Land Management has announced that restrictions on outdoor use of fire have been lifted for public lands in Humboldt and Mendocino counties. The restrictions have been in effect since early summer.
Easing of restrictions means that campfires can again be used outside of developed campgrounds. Campfire permits are required. They can be obtained at the Arcata Field Office, 1695 Heindon Rd., Arcata, or at the King Range National Conservation Area office in Whitethorn.
BLM Fire Management Officer Tim Jones said that cool fall weather and rainfall have reduced fire dangers, but it is still important to use care with fire. He cautioned against using fires on windy days, and reminded campers to completely extinguish campfires before breaking camp.
Jones said BLM crews will soon begin burning piles of limbs, beach grass and brush created during summer project. Burning is scheduled for various areas in the King Range NCA, on Hupa Mountain and at the Samoa Dunes and Manila Dunes recreation areas. Burning will occur only on days when weather conditions allow for safe and effective burning.
For more information about campfire permits or the upcoming burning projects, contact the Arcata Field Office, (707) 825-2300, or the King Range Office, (707) 986-5400.

-BLM-

Arcata Field Office 1695 Heindon Rd. Arcata, CA 95521