Cleveland National Forest

2010 Explore the Stars - September 10 & 11

The Explore the Stars program provides visitors an opportunity to see views of the universe rarely seen by the public this weekend.

An exciting amateur astronomy project occurs each summer and fall at Palomar Mountain's Observatory Campground. A group of amateur astronomers from all across Southern California bring the beauty and the awe of the night sky to more than a hundred non-astronomers at a location only two miles from the world renowned Palomar Observatory. [MORE]

National Public Land Day - September 25, 2010 "Fee Free" Day

The Cleveland, Angeles, Los Padres, and San Bernardino National Forests are reminding visitors that September 25 is National Public Lands Day, a "Fee Free" day. A National Forest Adventure Pass (Adventure Pass) will not be required for visitors recreating in areas that typically require one. Visitors are encouraged to "Check Before You Go."

For additional information about free days and the Recreation Fee program on southern California national forests, check the Adventure Pass website at: www.fs.fed.us/r5/sanbernardino/ap/.

• Washington, D.C. News Release: USDA Forest Service Remaining Fee Waiver Dates - August 10, 2010
  

Sunrise Powerlink

The Forest Service has issued a Record of Decision on the application submitted by San Diego Gas and Electric Company (SDG&E) for a special use authorization to construct, operate, and maintain a new 500 kV transmission line called the Sunrise Powerlink. (MORE)

Wild Pig Hunting

There are areas on the Palomar and Descanso Ranger District where pigs have been detected. It is your responsibility to know where you can legally hunt. A map is attached to the notice. A Forest Topographical Atlas is available for sale at Forest Service Offices for $18.

Wild Pigs, as used in this chapter on the Department of Fish and Game website, means free-roaming pigs not distinguished by branding, ear marking, or other permanent identification methods.To review Fish and Game Code about wild pigs, please go to Section 4650-4657. For more information visit the California Dept of Fish and Game

Get to Know contest coming soon!

The Cleveland National Forest has several day hikes, overnight camping sites, and picnic areas that are quick and easy to get to. So, go outside, visit a park, local zoo or aquarium and spend some time getting to know your neighbors of other species.

Then submit art, writing, photography, or videos about your experience to the Get to Know Contest, which launches on October 1 and runs until November 30. You could win cash prizes and a free stay at Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park.

• More information on the Get to Know program: www.gettoknow.ca/us/
• Check out last year's winners! www.gettoknow.ca/us/contest/winners.php

Forest Service Contributes To National Economic Recovery

For more information on the overall U.S. Forest Service role in the ARRA follow this link>>> For more Information on the total federal effort follow this link>>>

Area Closures and Advisories to Protect Nesting Raptors

There are currently no closures.

The Cleveland National Forest has been working hard to ensure that raptors, and their habitat across the Forest is proactively managed. Area advisories for Prairie Falcon nesting activity and some sites warrant “area closures” for Golden Eagle nesting activities. Read more...

Collaborative Management of Raptors on the Cleveland National Forest

WEBCAM on the Deschutes National Forest in central Oregon - See a pair of eagles caring for two eggs, follow this link. 4/2010

Goldspotted Oak Borer - Help Stop the Spread! Don't move oak firewood out of San Diego County!

Goldspotted Oak Borer Interagency Working Group of San Diego County

For the last seven years oak species have experienced drastic declines in eastern San Diego County, especially in the vicinity of Descanso, Pine Valley, Guatay, the Laguna Mountains, and Cuyamaca State Park. Read more... and if you think that your trees may be infested - Report it!

Restoring Native Habitat
The Descanso Ranger is undertaking a project to restore native riparian habitat on Cottonwood and La Posta Creeks along Buckman Springs Road. The project includes removing non-native tamarisk trees and restoring native habitat by replanting the area with native species Read more....

Cleveland National Forest Plan

The revised land management plan (forest plan) for the Cleveland National Forest describe the strategic direction at the broad program-level for managing the land and its resources over the next 10 to 15 years. Read more...

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The seasonal Arroyo Toad closure has ended at Boulder Oaks Campground. The campground has been re-opened. The closure had been extended an extra month this year due to the wet weather and an increase in toad activity. There is currently NO water and NO fires allowed at this campground. 07/09/2010

Conditions updated 04/19/2010

Current Area Advisory for Golden Eagle, Prairie Falcon, Peregrine Falcon, updated 03/27/2010

Recent Raptor activity at these sites:

• Glencliff: Golden Eagles are initiating nesting
• El Cajon Mountain: Golden Eagles are initiating nesting

The Orosco Ridge is currently CLOSED for recreational shooting. Please call the Palomar Ranger Station at 760-788-0250 before heading out for any updates. 06/21/2010

Mark your calendars for the 2010 Explore the Night Sky star parties. 03/04/2010

For current road closures, please contact your local ranger district.

Fireworks are PROHIBITED on all National Forest Lands. Please, do not bring fireworks to your National Forest.

No esta permitida la pirotecnia en ninguna parte del Bosque.