Forest Plan Revision Forest Resource Field Trips Planned on the
Santa Fe National Forest
SANTA FE, NM – Sept. 23, 2016 – For Immediate Release. The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) is planning seven field trips this fall as part of the revision of the Land and Resource Management Plan (Forest Plan). This Forest Plan will guides management for all resources throughout the forest for the next 10 to 15 years. These trips will give members of the public the opportunity to see resources on the ground and have conversations with SFNF resource specialists. The field trips will launch discussions on what should go into the Draft Forest Plan which will be written over the next year. You can find a brief summary of the field trips on our website (www.fs.usda.gov/goto/santafeforestplan), just look under “Public participation and meetings” and click on “seven field trips”. All field trips are weather dependent and subject to cancellation. Cancellation notices will be emailed and posted to www.fs.usda.gov/goto/santafeforestplan.
Space on the field trips is limited. Attendees must register by email (santafeforestplan@fs.fed.us) or by phone (505-438-5442), and reservations will be awarded on a first come, first served basis. Some of the trips are nearly full, so please RSVP soon.
Field trip dates and locations:
· Aspen Meadows on Saturday, September 24
· Gallinas Watershed on Thursday, September 29
· The Moya Project on Saturday, October 1
· Rio Chama River on Wednesday, October 5
· Jemez Driving Tour on Saturday, October 8
· Pajarito Area on Saturday, October 15
· Caja del Rio on Saturday, October 22
Field trip considerations:
· Carpooling is recommended. Although there is no limit on people, there is a limit on vehicles.
· Some field trips require attendees to bring high clearance vehicles.
· Some field trips require hiking 3+ miles in potentially steep terrain, as noted below.
· Weather conditions on the Forest are often unpredictable. Prepare to be outdoors for the duration of the field trip. Water, a hat, sunscreen, good hiking boots or walking shoes, and attire for hot and cold weather are required. Those without proper attire and equipment will be sent home.
· Field trips 5 hours and longer will break for lunch. Please bring your own lunch.
For additional information please contact the Forest Plan team at santafeforestplan@fs.fed.us or by phone 505-438-5442.