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<\/a><\/p>\nView a copy of\u00a0Forest Order STF-16-2020-01<\/a>\u00a0and the accompanying map.<\/p>\n View the\u00a0list of seasonal roads<\/a>\u00a0covered by the extension. For additional clarification, view these roads on the\u00a0STF Motorized Visitor Use Maps<\/a>.\u00a0 In addition to these seasonal roads, Stanislaus NF announced the following roads will be closed through April 30:<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n 01N01 Buchanan Mine<\/p>\n 01N04 Cottonwood Road<\/p>\n 01N07 Cherry Lake Road<\/p>\n 01N10 Lumsden Road<\/p>\n 04N80Y Candy Rock Road<\/p>\n 05N02 Beardsley Road<\/p>\n 05N13X Highway 108 Snow Park<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cWe realize how important the Stanislaus National Forest is to the public, but to protect our visitors, employees and our local communities, we must take steps to flatten the curve of the COVID-19 infection,\u201d said Jason Kuiken, Stanislaus National Forest Supervisor. \u201cTypically, the forest and local counties welcome visitors, as tourism is the economic driver for the local area. With COVID-19, however, we join our local partners in their concern regarding the potential for a large outbreak of COVID-19 and our ability to successfully respond as rural communities.\u201d<\/p>\n Kuiken also noted that the forest will not issue wilderness permits, required for overnight camping in wilderness areas while Gov. Gavin Newsom\u2019s Shelter-in-Place Executive Order is in effect. \u201cIf an overnight visitor were to become injured or ill in a remote location, local search and rescue efforts may be delayed, since the COVID-19 virus will strain medical and law enforcement resources.\u201d<\/p>\n While designated recreation sites and roads will be closed, the general forest area, including the extensive trail system will remain open and available to the public. Hiking and walking outdoors are widely considered beneficial to maintaining one\u2019s health. While trails will remain open. visitors are urged to respect\u00a0Gov. Gavin Newsom\u2019s shelter-in-place executive order<\/a>\u00a0and recreate locally. However, it is the intent of USDA Forest Service to maintain trail access to the extent practicable.<\/p>\n These closures will be in effect until April 30, 2020 and will address public health and safety concerns related to Forest visitors in their pursuit of recreation opportunities.\u00a0\u00a0A violation of these prohibitions is\u00a0punishable\u00a0by\u00a0a\u00a0fine of\u00a0not\u00a0more\u00a0than\u00a0$5,000 for\u00a0an\u00a0individual\u00a0or\u00a0$10,000\u00a0for\u00a0an\u00a0organization,\u00a0or\u00a0imprisonment\u00a0for\u00a0not\u00a0more\u00a0than\u00a0six\u00a0months,\u00a0or\u00a0both.\u00a016\u00a0USC\u00a0551\u00a0and\u00a018\u00a0USC\u00a03559,\u00a03571,\u00a0and\u00a03581. Forest Order STF-16-2020-01.<\/p>\n Please keep health, safety and the environment in mind when visiting National Forests. Your personal responsibility is critical to ensuring public safety and preventing further restrictions. We ask that you consider whether your personal participation in outdoor recreation at this time would pose an unnecessary risk to others as we all work together to flatten the curve and slow the spread of COVID-19.<\/p>\n The USDA Forest Service may need to temporarily suspend access to additional recreation areas that attract large crowds and cannot meet social distancing guidelines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Visitors to national forests are urged to take the precautions recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention so that these areas can remain open for everyone\u2019s enjoyment.<\/p>\n For tips from the CDC on preventing illnesses like the coronavirus, go to:\u00a0https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/about\/prevention.html<\/a>. Information from the U.S. Department of Agriculture is available at:\u00a0www.usda.gov\/coronavirus<\/a>.<\/p>\n