Can I use a gas, liquid or jelly petroleum-fueled stove in undeveloped (remote) camping areas?
Why do we have Forest Use Restrictions? Forest Use Restrictions are in place to protect the public and natural resources. They are designed to reduce human-caused fires. Wildfire suppression is very expensive. Most wildfires per year are human-caused on the San Bernardino National Forest. What factors does the Forest consider when it determines what Forest Use Restriction Level is put into place? The Forest considers the following factors when determining the Use Restrictions: • Current National Fire Danger Rating System (NFDRS) level • Weather forecast (temperature, humidity, and rainfall), recent rainfall • Vegetation conditions (live/dead fuel moisture) • Fire situation in California • Current fire staffing levels on the Forest and in southern California The San Bernardino National Forest Use Restrictions are tied to the national fire danger levels; however, all of these other factors also help determine the Forest Use Restrictions Do the Forest Use Restrictions apply to lands surro
