Public Service Announcement: Hazard Tree Removal Continues
We have received the following press release from Karen Takai at the Sandia Ranger District:
Hazard Trees Continue To Be Removed in the Sandia Ranger District Recreation Sites
TIJERAS, NM – October 8, 2009: Starting October14th , 7am to 5pm, contractors will be cutting down large dead standing hazard trees in developed recreation sites off of the Crest Highway. The project will start from the higher elevation sites and move down the mountain into other sites where hazard trees have been identified. We expect the project to take two months weather permitting (Monday through Friday) .
For the safety of our visitors to the mountains during this time we recommend that you call one day before to find out what areas will be temporarily closed while work is being done.
The initial work is concentrated in picnic areas and trailheads. We are asking our visitors to be extremely careful when in the forest. Be aware of dead standing trees (snags) around you at all times. Exit heavily forested areas that have dead standing trees especially during high winds.
For more information contact Sandia District Ranger at 281-3304