Parts of LPNF reopen, but these portions remain closed due to damage

For the Monterey District, this Appendix A is much clearer. (The information below this pdf screen shot is exactly the same, but the format is not as clear)

Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a) & (b), and to provide for public health and safety, the following acts are prohibited within the Los Padres National Forest. This Order is effective from 12:00pm on MARCH 10, 2023, through MAY 9, 2023.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Entering or using the following developed recreation sites or portions thereof:
a. b. c. d.
Monterey Ranger District sites as identified in Exhibit A;
Santa Lucia Ranger District sites as identified in Exhibit B; Santa Barbara Ranger District sites as identified in Exhibit C; or Ojai Ranger District sites as identified in Exhibit D.
a. b. c. d.
Monterey Ranger District trails as identified in Exhibit A;
Santa Lucia Ranger District trails as identified in Exhibit B; Santa Barbara Ranger District trails as identified in Exhibit C; or Ojai Ranger District trails as identified in Exhibit D.
a. b. c. d.
Monterey Ranger District roads as identified in Exhibit A;
Santa Lucia Ranger District roads as identified in Exhibit B; Santa Barbara Ranger District roads as identified in Exhibit C; or Ojai Ranger District roads as identified in Exhibit D.
a. b. c.
Monterey Ranger District roads as identified in Exhibit A; Santa Lucia Ranger District roads as identified in Exhibit B; or Ojai Ranger District roads as identified in Exhibit D.
36 C.F.R. § 261.54(a).
36 C.F.R. § 261.58(b).
Being on the following National Forest System trails:
36 C.F.R. § 261.55(a).
Being on the following National Forest System roads:
36 C.F.R. § 261.54(e).
Using a motorized vehicle on the following National Forest System roads:
Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this Order:

  1. Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or fire-fighting force in the performance of an official duty;
  2. Persons with a Forest Service non-recreation special use authorization, such as for electric transmission lines and associated facilities, oil or gas pipelines and surface operations, or communications sites and tenants;
  3. Commercial recreational special-use permit holders are exempt from Prohibition 1 above to the extent necessary to conduct site and facility clean-up and maintenance.
  4. Persons with a non-special use Forest Service written authorization to conduct non- recreational activities including, but not limited to hazardous fuels reduction, habitat/ecological restoration, research, resource surveys, or grazing livestock activities;
    Forest Order 05-07-00-23-05 supersedes Forest Order 05-07-00-23-02
  5. Owners, lessees, or residents of private land adjacent to or within the National Forest Boundary, to the extent necessary to access their properties; and
  6. Persons with a Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48 (Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation or Order), specifically exempting them from this Order.
    This prohibition is in addition to the general prohibitions in 36 C.F.R. Part 261, Subpart A.
    A violation of this prohibition is punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 for an individual or $10,000 for an organization, or imprisonment for not more than six months, or both.
    16 U.S.C. § 551 and 18 U.S.C. §§ 3559, 3571, and 3581.
    Executed at Solvang, California this 10th day of MARCH, 2023.

FOREST ORDER NO. 05-07-00-23-05 SPECIAL CLOSURE – PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY LOS PADRES NATIONAL FOREST
EXHIBIT A- MONTEREY RANGER DISTRICT 1. Closed Developed Recreation Sites
Kirk Creek Campground Ponderosa Campground
Nacimiento Campground Mill Creek Day Use Area

  1. Closed National Forest System Trails
    3E06 / Pine Ridge Trail: From junction 2E14 /Ventana Camp to Junction at 3E22 Terrace Creek
    5E13.1 / Sand Dollar/Jade Cove #1 Trail 5E13.2 / San Dollar/Jade Cove #2 Trail
  2. Closed National Forest System Roads
    19S08.2 / Reliz Canyon Road
    19S09D / Escondido Campground Road 19S09J / Lucia Adobe Road
    20S05.3 / Central Coast Road
    20S05.4 / South Coast Road
    20S05.5 / South Coast Road
    20S05.6 / South Coast Road
    20S05.7 / South Coast Road
    20S05D / Chalk Peak Campground Road 22S01 / Nacimiento-Fergusson Road 22S01A / Ponderosa Campground Road
    4E04 / Rocky Creek Trail
    22S01B / Nacimiento Campground Road 22S01C / Nacimiento Station Road 22S02 / Kirk Creek Campground Road 22S03 / Mill Creek Day Use Area Road 22S04 / Prewitt Ridge Campground Road 22S04A / Alms Ridge Campground Road 23S01.2 / Los Burros Road
    23S01B / San Martin Road 23S02.1 / Plaskett Ridge Road 23S02.3 / Plaskett Ridge Road
    4. National Forest System Roads Restricted to Non-Motorized Vehicle Use
    19S09.3 / Arroyo Seco Indians Road

current closure order as of 5/25/23 is here: https://bigsurkate.blog/2023/05/25/updated-forest-closure-order-5-25-2023/

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