[Az-Geocaching] State Trust Land Restrictions

[Ed Philpott]

Looks like the State Trust Land is closing also, unless caching isn't
considered recreational use.  Lets see, we still have urban caches left, for
now.

Ed Philpott
Trail Gypsy

http://www.land.state.az.us/news/2002/wildland_fire_emergency.htm

STATE FORESTER PROHIBITION
OF FIRE CAUSING ACTIVITIES
AND FIREWORKS
ON STATE TRUST LANDS

ARIZONA STATE LAND DEPARTMENT
FIRE MANAGEMENT DIVISION

Pursuant to the provisions of ARS § 37-623b, the State Forester has declared
the existence of a wildland fire emergency and the State Forester has
declared a prohibition on all recreational activities on state trust lands
in all Arizona counties EXCEPT Mohave, La Paz, and Yuma counties. The
current restrictions on open fires, fireworks, and smoking are still in
effect statewide on all state trust lands.

The closure of the specified state trust lands for recreational use and the
following restrictions on fire causing activities on the state trust lands
will be effective from May 24, through August 31, 2002, or until further
notice.

Entry to the state trust lands for recreational use or camping.

Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, or charcoal
burning device, except as specifically permitted by the State Forester on a
case-by-case basis;

Using fireworks, as defined in ARS § 36-1601;

Smoking, except within a closed vehicle, building, developed campground or
while stopped in an area at least 3 feet in diameter that is barren or
cleared of all flammable materials.

These restrictions also apply to all lease and permit holders.

Any State, federal, or local fire or law enforcement officer, or member of
an organized firefighting force is exempt from these prohibitions while in
the performance of their official firefighting duties.

 Michale E. Anable Date
 State Forester 5/22/02