Modoc National Forest Supervisor’s Office to reopen

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The following is a press release from the Modoc National Forest.

ALTURAS, Calif. - The Modoc National Forest Supervisor’s Office is set to reopen tomorrow May 25, 2021. Please realize Forest Service offices could be closed at any time without notice due to changing pandemic guidelines. Permits and other services requiring systems access will be offered based on staff availability. Please call ahead at 530-233-5811 to ensure personnel are available for specific needs.

Offices in Tulelake, Adin and Cedarville are not yet scheduled to open for in-person service. All forest product permits will be available from the Supervisor’s Office in Alturas only.

Firewood cutting will continue to be offered with no permit needed. Modoc National Forest firewood cutting rules are found at online https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/modoc/passes-permits/forestproducts/?cid=stelprdb5316325.

Minerals managers plan to begin offering permits again for personal-use collection of obsidian at the four designated collection areas on the Warner Mountain Ranger District. An additional update will be shared when obsidian collection opens. Until then, no obsidian collection is permitted on the Modoc National Forest. Please call 530-233-5811 to learn about other rockhounding opportunities.

Everyone entering Forest Service offices should follow these guidelines:

  • The Pacific Southwest Region of the Forest Service requires all employees and visitors to complete a self-assessment for COVID-19 symptoms prior to entering any facility.

    • Guidance will be posted at all entrances for review.

  • Fully vaccinated visitors, and employees, are no longer required to wear a face covering or maintain social distancing while inside the facility.

    • In general, people are considered fully vaccinated:

      • 2 weeks after their second dose in a 2-dose series, such as Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or

      • 2 weeks after a single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine.

  • Visitors and employees who have not been vaccinated yet, are asked to wear a face covering and maintain social distancing while inside the facility. Masks will be provided at the entrance.