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Forest and Regional Orders are generally temporary in nature and are listed under 36 CFR 261 Subpart B. They are designed to protect public safety and our natural resource. After review, Regional Foresters or Forest Supervisors sign the order, enacting it until its expiration date or until superseded by another order or terminated early. A copy of the order is then located at the District Office and Forest Supervisor’s Office in which they apply. The prohibition is displayed in such locations and manner as to reasonably bring the prohibition to the attention of the public. A violation of these orders is a federal crime, punishable up to $5000 and/or six months in jail.

Some of the reasons for the implementation of such orders are to protect public safety, prevent resource damage, protect wildlife populations and many other reasons. Forest orders may prohibit a specific activity or impose permit requirements. Some examples of permits that may be required are hiking, camping or burning permits.

Occupancy and use information can be found in 36 CFR 261 Subpart A section 261.10.