Monitoring equipment has been placed in areas where research is under way. To protect sensitive research project areas and equipment.To prevent damage to young regenerated forest stands.To protect public safety, especially in active harvest areas.To provide for the recovery and restoration of areas impacted by wildfire.Commercial use is strictly prohibited without a permit. Land closures will be posted and we require that the public respect closures for their own safety and the safety of those working on our lands.Īny activities conducted as a group must receive express written permission from SPI prior to entering upon the property.

There are also times we will close our lands to all forms of recreation due to wildfire danger and other safety concerns. People start more than half of all wildland fires.Īs our lands are commercial working forests, we will close areas where we are actively operating. During most years, California is very prone to wildfires. Less commercial timber loss, allowing us to help meet the demand for wood products.We are required by law to maintain roads and protect watersheds and fisheries from erosion. SPI does not allow motorized use beyond locked gates. In addition, we do not allow the taking of forest products, wildflowers, mushrooms, or other vegetative matter, non-game species, water or soil, or rock samples except by express written permission from SPI. We do not allow target shooting, trail building, off-road vehicle use, overnight camping or any fires on our property. SPI’s private forest lands are generally open to individual members of the public for responsible recreational use such as hiking, bicycling, fishing, hunting, or cross-country skiing as long as they are properly licensed by the State where necessary. The rules that keep our lands safe, clean and available in the future. Unless otherwise posted, Sierra Pacific Industries (SPI) offers responsible recreational opportunities for public access on our private, working forestlands.Īs plans are made to recreate on our lands, it’s important to understand Public roads that are on SPI forestlands are open, but motorized use in many areas is restricted for resource protection and public safety concerns.įor those looking for maps of SPI property lines, there are several third-party applications available for purchase. This includes no fires, no overnight camping and no smoking. Public use of SPI lands is subject to the restrictions and responsibilities noted on this website. SPI lands in California, Oregon and Washington are open for public access, subject to the company’s recreation access policy.

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