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TweetPinShareFavorable weather conditions in place for hazardous fuels reduction work SPRINGERVILLE — The Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests are planning prescribed fire operations beginning Wednesday, March 18, pending all required approvals. We estimate …
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests prepares for prescribed fires on Lakeside Ranger District Read More
TweetPinShareWalt Mares File Photo/Gila Herald: In this 2020 file photo, the view from Morenci shows thick, heavy smoke that blankets mountain peaks near Clifton. The smoke from the California wildfires …
Planned burns in Apache Forest Nov. 8-20 Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo Contributed Article/Courtesy Forest Service SPRINGERVIELLE – Fire managers on the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests are planning for the 2021 fall and 2022 spring prescribed fire burning season that is …
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest prepares for the prescribed burning season Read More TweetPinShareCampfire and smoking restrictions begin Friday in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. Contributed Article/Courtesy Forest Service SPRINGERVILLE – Campfire and smoking restrictions will be implemented at 12:01 a.m. on May 7 …
Apache-Sitgreaves Stage 1 Fire Restrictions begin Friday Read More
TweetPinShareWalt Mares File Photo/Gila Herald: It has been at least five years since there has been a heavy snowfall, such as what covers this tree at Gila Health Resources in …
Christmas tree permits available in Apache Forest Read More TweetPinShareContributed Photo Contributed Article/Courtesy Forest Service SPRINGERVILLE – The Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests (ASNFs) coordinated with federal, state, and local partners and terminated the Stage 1 Fire Restrictions effective Nov. 10, …
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests lifts Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Read More TweetPinShareContributed Photo Contributed Article SPRINGERVILLE – The Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests celebrates the 27th annual National Public Lands Day on Saturday, Sept. 26. National Public Lands Day is the nation’s largest, single-day volunteer …
Visit the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests this Saturday for National Public Lands Day Read More
TweetPinSharePhoto By Greenlee County Search & Rescue: The Greenlee County Search & Rescue worked throughout the early morning hours Thursday to help a lost hunter in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest. …
Greenlee County Search and Rescue assists lost hunter Read More TweetPinShareContributed Photo Contributed Article SPRINGERVILLE – The Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests continue to reopen developed campgrounds and recreation sites based on risk assessments, available PPE and sanitizing products, and the Centers …
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests continue to reopen campgrounds Read More TweetPinShareContributed Article SPRINGERVILLE – The Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests continue to work through an unpredictable and changing situation. USDA Forest Service is making every effort to expand access to recreation sites within …
Apache Sitgreaves National Forests reopens 13 developed campgrounds Read More