6 May 2009
National Forest System Lands Closed to Prevent Spread of White-nose Syndrome
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On Friday, April 24, the Forest Service issued a 1-year emergency closure order for all caves and mines on National Forest System lands in Forest Service Region 9 [ Maine to West Virginia]. No one, except rescue personnel in the performance of their official duties, will be allowed within the closed areas unless authorized by the Regional Forester or Forest Supervisor. Violation of these prohibitions 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 (6) months, or both, under authority of Title 16 U.S.C. 551, Title 18 U.S.C. 3559 and 3571. Follow the link for more information on White-Nose Syndrome in bats. http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/docs/apr_2009
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