REDDING Calif., (Aug. 14, 2024) — The Shasta-Trinity National Forest has issued restrictions to camping, parking, water recreation and other activities for Panther Meadow to protect historic and natural resources.
The restrictions are due to concerns of long-term environmental impacts in the area. Sensitive vegetation continues to be trampled and dispersed camping areas continue to expand in size causing soil compaction and other resource damage. Additionally, Panther Meadows is considered a sacred area by several local Native American groups that use the area for spiritual ceremonies, prayer, and healing
Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a), and to protect natural resources, the following acts are prohibited within the Shasta-McCloud Management Unit of the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. This Order is effective from August 14, 2024, through August 14, 2026.
list of acts prohibited on SISKIYOU.NEWS- Camping within the Panther Basin area, except within Panther Meadows Campground, as described in Exhibit A and shown on Exhibit C. 36 C.F.R. §261.58(e).
- Parking as follows:
- In the Lower Ski Bowl Parking Lot for more than three consecutive nights.
- At the South Gate Trailhead for more than seven consecutive nights. 36 C.F.R. § 261.58(g).
- Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire, except aportable stove using gas, jellied petroleum or pressurized liquid fuel, with a shut offvalve within the Panther Basin area, as described in Exhibit A and shown on ExhibitC.36 C.F.R. § 261.52(a).
- Being in the Panther Meadows area with a group larger than 10 persons, as describedin Exhibit B and shown on Exhibit D. 36 C.F.R. § 261.58(f).
- Being in a body of water within the Panther Meadows area, as described in Exhibit Band shown on Exhibit D. 36 C.F.R. § 261.58(k).
- Being publicly nude within the Panther Meadows area, as described in Exhibit B and shown on Exhibit D. 36 C.F.R. § 261.58(j).
- Possessing any dog not on a leash of six feet or less in the Panther Meadows area, as described in Exhibit B and shown on Exhibit D. 36 CFR § 261.58(s).
Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this Order:
Persons with Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48 (Permit for Use of Roads,Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation or Order), specifically exempting them from this Order.
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 C.F.R. Part 261, Subpart A. 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 U.S.C. § 551 and 18 U.S.C. §§ 3559, 3571, and 3581.
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