Forest Order 09-05-12-07: Wilderness

Order 09-05-12-07 (pdf)

Under authority of the Act of Congress of June 4, 1897, as amended (16 USC 551) and pursuant to the Secretary of Agriculture's Regulations set forth at 36 CFR Part 261, Subpart B (36 CFR 261.50 (a) and (b)). These restrictions are in addition to those enumerated in Code of Federal Regulations Title 36, Part 261, Subpart A, and become effective when signed and will remain in effect until rescinded. 

THE FOLLOWING RESTRICTIONS ARE PROHIBITED TO PROTECT THOSE PARTS OF THE NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM WIDCH WERE DESIGNATED UNITS OF THE NATIONAL WILDERNESS PRESERVATION SYSTEM BY THE WILDERNESS ACT OF SEYfEMBER 3, 1964, AND SUCH OTHER AREAS OF THE NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM AS ARE ADDED TO THE WILDERNESS SYSTEM BY ACT OF CONGRESS. 

1.     Camping. Camping within 100 feet ofan established trail, stream, body of water, cave, rock, shelter, other occupied campsites or other restricted camping areas. (36 CFR 261.58e) 
2.     Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire within 100 feet of an established trail. (36 CFR 261.52a) 
3.     Using a trail, campsite or other land area of the wilderness by more than 10 people at any one time or travelling as a group by more than 10 people in any area of the wilderness. (36 CFR 261.58f) 
4.     Possessing or using a bicycle, wagon, cart, or other vehicle. (36 CFR 261.57b) 
5.     Riding, hitching, tethering, or hobbling a horse or other saddle or pack animal in violation of posted instructions. H itching or tethering saddle or pack animals directly to live trees is prohibited. (36 CFR 261.58aa) 
6.     Riding, hitching, tethering, or hobbling a horse or other saddle or pack animal in violation of posted instructions. Picketing horses or mules within 100 feet of water or trail is prohibited. (36 CFR 261.58aa) 
7.     Storing equipment, personal property, or supplies. (36 CFR 261.57() 
8.     Disposing of debris, garbage, or other waste. (36 CFR 261.57g) 

THIS ORDER SUPERCEDES AND RESCINDS FOREST ORDER NO. 05-04, SIGNED FEBRUARY 21, 2005. 

Pursuant to Title 36 CFR 261.50 (e), the following persons are exempt from this order:

1. Persons with a permit from the authorized Forest Service Officer specifically authorizing an otherwise prolnbited act or omission. 

2. Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or fire :fighting force working in the performance of an official duty. 

Violations of these Prohibitions are punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 for an individual and 
$10,000 for an organization or imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both. [16 USC§ 551, 18 USC§§ 3559 and 3571]