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Woodtick Fire Emergency Area, Road and Trail Closure July 27, 2022

Publication Type: Closures 07/27/2022

Order Number: 04-13-22-506

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
FOREST SERVICE
SALMON-CHALLIS NATIONAL FOREST
MIDDLE FORK RANGER DISTRICT
 
Woodtick Fire Area, Road, and Trail Closure

PROHIBITIONS: 
Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 CFR 261.50 (a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) lands, roads, and trails on the Middle Fork Ranger District of the Salmon-Challis National Forest described below and shown on the attached map incorporated into this Order as Exhibit A (the “Described Area” and “Described Roads and Trails”):1. Going into or being upon the Described Area, 36 CFR 261.52(e).2. Being on the Described Roads, 36 CFR 261.54(e).3. Being on the Described Trails, 36 CFR 261.55(a).

EXEMPTIONS: 
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this Order:1. Persons with a special use authorization or other Forest Service authorization specifically exempting them from the effect of this Order; and2. Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or fire fighting force in the performance of an official duty.

DESCRIBED AREA, ROADS, AND TRAILS:
Described Area: All NFS lands on the Middle Fork Ranger District of the Salmon-Challis National Forest in the area bounded at the junction of the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness boundary (FCRONR) and National Forest System Trail (NFST) #4128 West Fork of Camas Creek Trail, then following NFST #4128 West Fork of Camas Creek Trail to NFST #4132 Woodtick Ridge Trail, then following NFST #4132 Woodtick Ridge Trail to NFST #6044 Middle Fork River Trail, then following NFST #6044 Middle Fork River Trail to the FCRONR boundary, then following the FCRONR boundary south to the point of origin at the junction of the FCRONR boundary and NFST #4128 West Fork of Camas Creek Trail.

Described Roads and Trails:
• All NFS roads (NFSR) and trails (NFST) within the Closed Area.• The entire length of NFSR #108 Silver Creek Road.

Note: The following National Forest System Roads (NFSR) and Trails (NFST) are open:
• NFST #4128 West Fork of Camas Creek Trail• NFST #6044 Middle Fork River TrailPURPOSE:The purpose of this Order is to protect public health and safety from the effects of the Woodtick Fire.
 
IMPLEMENTATION:
1. This Order will be in effect from July 26, 2022 and shall remain in effect until rescinded.2. A map identifying the Closed Area is attached and made part of this Order.3. Any violation of the prohibition in this Order is punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 for individuals, and $10,000 for organizations,imprisonment for not more than six months, or both. [16 U.S.C. § 551, 18U.S.C. §§ 3559, 3571, 3581].4. This Order supersedes any previous orders prohibiting the same acts covered by this Order.

Executed in Salmon, Idaho, this 27th day of July 2022
CHARLES MARK
Forest Supervisor
Salmon-Challis National Forest
Order Number: 04-13-22-506