Given recent moderate weather across Southern California, the San Bernardino National Forest has reduced fire restrictions on the forest, effective today (October 23). Under the reduced fire restrictions, wood and charcoal fires will once again be allowed in agency-provided campfire rings at designated campgrounds and picnic areas. Still, adds Forest Supervisor Jeanne Wade … [Read more...] about Fire Restrictions on San Bernardino National Forest Reduced, Effective Friday
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Big Bear Resident Scott Tangenberg Assumes District Ranger Post for San Bernardino National Forest
The San Bernardino National Forest has named Big Bear resident Scott Tangenberg as the new district ranger on the Mountaintop District, filling the former post of Kurt Winchester, who now serves as the forest’s fire and aviation management officer. Tangenberg, who has been the deputy district ranger for our area, assumes his new position on Monday, September 27. Says Forest … [Read more...] about Big Bear Resident Scott Tangenberg Assumes District Ranger Post for San Bernardino National Forest
Southern California Wildfires Bring Drift Smoke to Big Bear Valley, Prompt Increased Restrictions on San Bernardino National Forest
We can expect more drift smoke in our area today (September 1), given the number of wildfires in southern California. Though there are no fires in our immediate area, the Oak Glen Fire continues to burn, at now roughly 1,100 acres, though has not resulted in a closure of Highway 38; there is also now the Pendleton Fire, which started in the Yucaipa area yesterday afternoon. The … [Read more...] about Southern California Wildfires Bring Drift Smoke to Big Bear Valley, Prompt Increased Restrictions on San Bernardino National Forest
Increased Fire Restrictions on the San Bernardino National Forest, Effective September 1; No Wood or Charcoal Fires on the Forest
Due to the hot, dry weather and high fire activity in southern California, the San Bernardino National Forest will have increased fire restrictions, effective September 1 (tomorrow). Per Forest Supervisor Jeanne Wade Evans, “We’re asking for the public’s help in protecting the forest from the threat of wildland fires during these harsh weather conditions. Our ultimate goal is … [Read more...] about Increased Fire Restrictions on the San Bernardino National Forest, Effective September 1; No Wood or Charcoal Fires on the Forest
Tim Wood and Running Springs Teen Receive National Forest Service Awards
Three of this year’s prestigious national awards for volunteerism in the Forest Service went to individuals serving the Pacific Southwest Region and, of those, two are awardees from the San Bernardino National Forest. Within our local forest area, there are over 1,500 volunteers and, of those, 13-year-old Jeff Gumpertz of Running Springs has volunteered for over a year with the … [Read more...] about Tim Wood and Running Springs Teen Receive National Forest Service Awards