Show i Dont Don't Shoot Fireworks On National Forest I I I t J J With the Fourth of or July approaching Forest Service officials are reminding the public that the discharge of fireworks on the National Forests Forests Forests For For- ests Is prohibited A proclamation proclamation proclamation signed by Regional Forester Forester Forester For For- ester Vern Hamre under the authority of a regulation of the Secretary of Agriculture makes It clear that the prohibition prohibition pro pro- tion will be enforced throughout the Intermountain Region Any violator will be guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to prosecution Regional Forester Hamer pointed out that the fire tire danger Is high to very high on forest and range lands throughout the Intermountain area He urged to use extreme caution with fire at all times A moment of carelessness could result In destroying watershed wildlife scenic and other outdoor outdoor out out- door environmental values enjoyed enjoyed en enjoyed en- en joyed by all Mr Hamre stressed also that It is important for people to remember the hazards Involved with fireworks They can cause 4 o wildfires which result In tremendous damage to property and natural resources They also can cause tragic deaths and personal injuries to users and others Fire control personnel point out that although fireworks are easily obtained in some states they are absolutely prohibited on all National Forest lands |