Gila National Forest 2017 firewood guide : with permit cutting and removing instructions and maps for January 1 -- December 31, 2017

2017·3.7 MB·English

by  United States. Forest Service. Southwestern Region, cartographer

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Map United States Department of Agriculture
2017
Gila National Forest
2017 Firewood Guide
With Permit Cutting and Removing
Instructions and Maps for
January 1 — December 31,2017
ATTENTION: YOU ARE SUBJECT TO INSPECTION.
The permit is not transferable. By signing this permit, the permittee, or designated
cutter hereby consents to being stopped and inspected by any forest officer, State
peace officer, Federal law enforcement officer, or any official of the New Mexico
Department of Forestry while cutting, possessing or transporting firewood.
When cutting and transporting firewood on or from the Gila National Forest,
permittees or their designated cutters must have in their possession:
1) this firewood guide with the cutting and removing instructions and maps;
2) the Forest Product Permit issued to the permittee; and
3) the firewood removal tags given with that permit.
Live, green trees may be cut and removed only from within the designated green
firewood cutting areas that are listed in this firewood guide.
Forest Southwest Revised
Service Region MR-R3-06-03 January 2017
Woodcutting Checklist
Have Your Permit - This includes the
printed permit, cutting and removing
instructions from the 2017 Firewood
Guide, Green Firewood Area Maps from
the 2017 Firewood Guide (if cutting green
firewood), and removal tags.
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Check road conditions and closures.
0 Study the cutting area maps. It is also
National Forest Visitor Map and Motor
Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) to ensure you
travel on authorized motorized roads.
0 Let someone know where you’re going and
when you’ll be back.
A chain saw, an axe, wedges, shovel, fire
extinguisher, and a first aid kit.
Fill out “Product Quantity Removal
Record” portion of the permit.
Note: The maps in this firewood guide are reproduced from geospatial
information prepared by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service.
GIS data and product accuracy may vary. They may be: developed from
sources of differing accuracy; accurate only at certain scales; based on
modeling or interpretation; incomplete while being created or revised, etc.
Using GIS products for purposes other than those for which they were created
may yield inaccurate or misleading results. The Forest Service reserves the
right to correct, update, modify or replace GIS products without notification.
For more information, contact the Gila National Forest supervisor’s office GIS
department at [phone]. Projection: UTM Zone 12 NAD 83.
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Contents
Firewood Cutting and Gathering Information on the Gila National Forest.4
Cutting and Removing Instructions and Information.4-8
Gila National Forest Designated Use Firewood Cutting Areas Map.9
Corduroy Canyon Firewood Area, Black Range Ranger District . 10-11
Trujillo Park Tierra Blanca Firewood Area, Black Range Ranger District .12-1
Divide Firewood Area, Quemado Ranger District.14-15
Dead Horse Canyon Firewood Area, Quemado Ranger District .16-17
Patterson Canyon Fuelwood Area, Quemado Ranger District .18-19
Cold Springs Firewood Area, Reserve Ranger District . 20-21
Martinez Firewood Area, Reserve Ranger District . 22-23
Roadside Designated Free Personal Use Area, Reserve/Glenwood Ranger District .. 24-25
Aragon Firewood Area, Reserve Ranger District. 26-27
Telephone Firewood Area, Reserve Ranger District. 28-31
Six Shooter Black Deer Green Firewood Area, Reserve Ranger District. 32-33
Georgetown Green Firewood Area, Silver City Ranger District. 34-35
Georgetown Dead Firewood Area, Silver City Ranger District . 36-37
Willow Green Firewood Area, Silver City Ranger District. 38-39
North Star Green Firewood Area, Wilderness Ranger District . 40-41
McKnight Dead/Down Fuelwood Area, Wilderness Ranger District. 42-43
Cedar Breaks Dead/Down Fuelwood Area, Glenwood Ranger District. 44-45
Deep Creek Dead/Down Fuelwood Area, Glenwood Ranger District. 46-47
Snare Mesa Dead/Down Fuelwood Area, Glenwood Ranger District .48-49
Gila National Forest Offices.50
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Firewood Cutting on the Gila National Forest
Welcome . . . • The firewood season on the Gila national Forest
is from January 1 through December 31
to the Gila National Forest. We hope you enjoy your
wood gathering experience. Please contact the nearest • In order to sustain healthy, vibrant natural
district office if you have any questions about firewood. lands for all people to enjoy, every person who
ventures outside should put Leave No Trace
• Information in this guide and permits detailed practices into action. Leave No Trace is about
herein applies to forest lands within the Gila
making good decisions to protect the world
National Forest and the portion of the Apache
around you. Please dispose of waste properly,
National Forest administered by the Quemado
travel on durable surfaces, respect wildlife,
Ranger District and parts of Glenwood Ranger
avoid introducing or transporting non-native
District, Gila National Forest.
species, and be considerate of others.
• To cut or transport wood from the Gila National
• It is also important to preserve the past.
Forest, you must have a printed permit, the
Historic structures and artifacts can be
Dead and/or Green Firewood Cutting and
examined and photographed, but leave what
Removing Instructions from this 2017 firewood
you find. Multiple laws and directions govern
guide, the Green Firewood Area Maps from this
the management of cultural resources. These
2017 firewood guide if cutting green firewood,
include, but are not limited to: Antiquities Act
and removal tags that have been properly
of 1906; National Historic Preservation Act of
completed (see directions for removal tags on
1966 (NHPA); National Environmental Policy
page 5 & 7 of this guide). Without ALL of these,
Act of 1969 (NEPA); Archaeological Resources
you are illegally taking firewood which can
Protection Act of 1979 (ARPA); and Native
result in the loss of your permit, loss of any
American Graves Protection and Repatriation
wood you have cut, up to a $5,000 fine, and 6
Act of 1990 (NAGPRA). Those who violate can
months in jail.
face substantial fines and even a jail sentence
if convicted. Do your part to pass our nation’s
• The Gila National Forest has published
heritage of outdoor recreation to future
its Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) which
generations.
triggers the implementation of the travel
management plan. The travel management
plan designates a system of roads, trails, and
areas open to the public for motor vehicle Cutting and Removing Instructions
use. All permit holders are responsible for
When cutting or transporting dead firewood
adhering MVUM and any directions for
on or from the Gila National Forest, permittees
motorized uses provided in the Firewood
or their designated cutters must have in
guide.
their possession these Cutting and Removing
• Please stay on existing roads. During wet Instructions along with the Forest Product
and muddy conditions, please wait to Permit for Firewood issued to the permittee
cut on another day when roads are drier. and the firewood removal tags given with that
Firewood gathering may occur along open permit. These instructions are incorporated
motor vehicle use designated roads. Motor as an integral part of Firewood Permits issued
vehicles may be parked one vehicle length, on the Gila National Forest (refer to Other
including any towed trailer, from the edge Conditions on the Forest Product Permit).
of the road surface when it is safe to do so
This Firewood Permit is valid forestwide (except
without causing damage to NFS resources or
in prohibited areas). These cutting and Removing
facilities, unless prohibited by state law, a
Instructions for Firewood Areas are a required
traffic sign, or an order (36 CFR261.54).
part of your permit.
• All firewood areas are in natural forest terrain
• The product designation species listed on the
with no modifications for handicap accessibility.
firewood permit will be “Other Softwood” for
Make sure that you know your limits and work
soft species of wood (juniper, pine, etc) and
within your abilities. Firewood cutting can
“Combined Hardwood” (oak) for hard species of
be fun, but it is also hard work. Be sure that
wood.
you and your equipment are in good working
condition.
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• A dead tree is defined as one having no live Trail, Glenwood District Administrative
branches, limbs, needles or leaves. You may not Areas, Gila Wilderness, and Blue Range
cut dead limbs from live trees. Wilderness.
• Diameter root crown (DRC) is measured OOn the Qucmado Ranger District, the
between the ground line and 12 inches above following areas are closed to cutting and
the ground line. removal of fire wood: Administrative areas
and Campgrounds: Armijo Springs, Head
• Load removal tags sufficient for the amount of
of the Ditch, Valle Tio Vinces, Quemado
wood on the vehicle must be attached to the
District Office, Luna Work Center, Jewett
rear of the load prior to removal of firewood
from the cutting site. These tags must have Gap Administrative site and Swenson Place.
the date of removal cut or notched into the The following Natural Research Areas and
National Recreation Areas: Agua Fria, Largo
tag. Load removal tag numbers must match the
Mesa, and Quemado Lake Recreation Area
numbers printed on the permit. Individual load
comprised of: El Caso, Juniper, and Pinon
removal tags may not be used more than once.
Campgrounds.
• Unless specified differently in the designated
40n the Reserve Ranger District, the following
areas stumps shall be cut as low to the ground
areas are closed to cutting and removing
as is practical, and in no case higher than 12
of firewood: Ben Lilly, Dipping Vat, Willow
inches. Portions of wood that have been cut
Creek, Aeroplane Mesa Campgrounds,
and not used (slash) shall be cut and scattered
Snow Lake, Apache Creek, Reserve District
to no more than 24 inches high off the ground.
Administrative Areas, and Negrito Work
Remove slash from roads, fences, and other
Center Administrative Area.
improvements.
• Do not cut any logs, log piles, or snags in active O On the Silver City Ranger District, the
timber sale areas or where posted with signs. following areas are closed to cutting and
removing of firewood: Cherry Creek,
• Trees or logs marked with paint or tagged as
Gallinas, Iron Creek, McMillan, and Railroad
wildlife trees, bearing trees, or with transect
Campgrounds, Little Walnut and Wrights
location signs shall not be cut.
Cabin Picnic Areas, Little Walnut Group Use
• No felling of trees on road that impedes traffic is Area, Gila River Bird Area, and Fort Bayard
allowed. Refuge.
• To protect wildlife species and riparian habitat, ■4 On the Wilderness Ranger District, the
do not cut within 100 feet of the centerline of following areas are closed to cutting and
any live flowing stream. removing of firewood: Upper and Lower
Scorpion, Upper Black Canyon, Lower
• Firewood cutting and removing is prohibited in
Black Canyon, Rocky Canyon, Mesa, Lake
any area posted as closed and in the following
Roberts Picnic Area, Upper End, and Sapillo
areas, whether posted or not:
Group Area Campgrounds, Gila Wilderness,
O On the Black Range Ranger District, the
Aldo Leopold Wilderness, Wilderness District
following areas are closed to cutting and
Administrative Sites, Gila Cliff Dwellings
removing of firewood: Emory Pass Overlook,
National Monument, Gila Visitor Center and
Kingston Campground, Beaverhead
Administrative Areas, TJ Ruins, and NM
Administrative Area, Kingston Administrative
State Hwy. 15 corridor (approximately 1/2
Areas (as signed on fence line). Monument
mile of non-wilderness designated areas on
Park Cabin Administrative Area, Straight
either side of Hwy. 15 from the junction with
Gulch Administrative Area, Wolf Hollow
Hwy. 35 north to the Gila Visitor Center).
Trailhead, Lookout Mountain Tower,
Hillsboro Peak Tower, Black Mountain • Permit holders may employ or enlist someone
Tower, Gila Wilderness and Aldo Leopold other than themselves to harvest firewood.
Wilderness. The permit holder must write on the permit
in the remarks block the name of the person
OOn the Glenwood Ranger District, the
designated to cut for them.
following areas are closed to cutting and
• Operate only when ground is dry enough to
removing of firewood: Bighorn, Cosmic
prevent rutting greater than 3 inches in depth.
Campground, Cottonwood, and Whitewater
Do not drive on roads when damage to soil or
Picnic Area and Catwalk National Recreation
roads may occur.
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• No cutting is permitted on slopes of 30 percent This Firewood Permit is valid outside designated
or greater. firewood areas (except in prohibited areas) and
authorizes
• Vehicles and power saws are subject to
inspection by forest officers. Failure to allow
• Cutting and Removing any species or size of
inspections shall be cause to cancel the permit.
dead wood lying on the ground
All power saw mufflers shall be operable and
equipped with an approved spark arrester • Cutting and Removing dead standing juniper of
with a screen size no larger than 0.023 inch. any size
All vehicles shall be equipped with approved • Cutting and Removing all species with the
mufflers or spark arresters. exception of oak and juniper that is less than
• Bad weather, fire closures, or court-imposed 12 inches diameter root crown (DRC).
injunctions are not grounds for permit refunds • No standing live or dead oak may be cut on the
or extension of permits. Black Range, Quemado and Glenwood Ranger
• During the fire season, usually from April 1 Districts. Dead standing oak up to 9 inches
through September 30, time and/or cutting diameter root crown (DRC) may be cut only
restrictions may be imposed on this permit. from June 1 to September 30 on the Reserve,
Between these dates, it is the permittee’s Silver City and Wilderness Ranger Districts.
responsibility to become informed of • No Live trees may be cut. Live trees may only
predicted fire danger and restrictions. It be cut and removed from the Gila National
is suggested that the permittee contact Forest in certain designated firewood areas.
the appropriate district office for current
• Off-road vehicle travel permitted in dispersed
information. A general description of the
camping corridors as depicted in Motor Vehicle
applicable fire precaution schedule follows:
Use Map and in certain designated firewood
areas (see specific areas).
Fire Precaution Schedule
This Firewood Permit is valid for the Corduroy
Canyon, Trujillo Park Tierra Blanca, Divide, Dead
Posted Fire
Danger Action Description Horse Canyon, Patterson, Cold Springs, Martinez,
Roadside, Aragon, Telephone, Six Shooter Black Deer
Low to Normal fire precautions Georgetown, Willow, North Star, McKnight, Cedar
Moderate Breaks, Deep Creek, and Snare Mesa, designated
firewood areas.
High, Very Contact district prior to cutting
High, and for possible area closures and
Instructions specific to the designated firewood areas
Extreme permit restrictions.
for species and size of live or dead wood available
for cutting and removal is given by each designated
area under Available Wood beginning on page 1 1 in
this guide. Additional instructions within designated
firewood areas are:
• Live trees can only be cut and removed from
within certain designated firewood cutting areas
that are listed in this guide.
• It is the permittee’s responsibility to ensure that
the live trees are cut and removed from within
the designated firewood cutting areas listed in
this guide.
• It is the permittee’s responsibility to be sure
that any live or dead trees cut are the correct
species and size.
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from the other removal tags.
Notch — Notch out the month and the
day on each 1/4 cord tag.
Attach — Attach each 1/4 cord tag to
your load where it is visible from the
road.
Load removal tags sufficient for the amount
of wood on the vehicle must be attached
to the rear of the load prior to removal of
firewood from the cutting site. These tags
must have the date of removal cut or punched
into the tag. Load removal tag numbers must
match the numbers printed on the permit.
Individual load removal tags may not be used
more than once.
Lead Ticket Numbers 22420 thru 22421
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How Much Wood in a Cord?
Dimensions:
One cord = 8 feet long x 4 feet wide x 4 feet deep.
Volume in Cubic Feet:
One cord = 128 cubic feet =
8 feet (length) x 4 feet (width) x 4 feet (height).
How Much Wood Do 1 Have? A 1/2-ton pickup with a short bed, or a step-side bed,
will also hold 1/4 cord of wood when it is loaded to the
You’ve been cutting most of the day, and your truck or top of the bed. All of these loads would require one 1/4-
trailer is now loaded with firewood. So, how much wood cord tag separated, notched, and attached to the load.
do you actually have? Here are some guidelines to help
you get the amount of wood you paid for. On average, a full bed pickup truck holds 1/2 cord of
firewood when it is filled to the top of the bed. This load
A 1 / 4-ton small pickup truck will hold 1/4 cord of wood would require two 1/4-cord tags separated, notched,
when the load is piled up above the bed of the truck. and attached to the load.
A full bed truck with rails will hold 1 cord of wood when
Measuring the Diameter Root Crown it is loaded level with the roof of the truck from the cab
to the tailgate. This load would require four 1/4-cord
Diameter root crown (d.r.c.) is measured between the tags separated, notched, and attached to the load.
ground line and 12 inches above the ground line.
Diameter or Circumference?
Diameter is the distance across the end of the log.
Circumference is the distance around the log.
To measure a tree before it is cut, you will need to
measure its circumference.
Here are conversions from diameter to
circumference:
6 inches diameter = 1 foot, 6 inch circumference
8 inches diameter = 2 foot, 1 inch circumference
9 inches diameter = 2 feet, 4 inch circumference
10 inches diameter = 2 feet, 7 inch circumference
12 inches diameter = 3 feet, 1 inch circumference
16 inches diameter = 4 feet, 2 inch circumference
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