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CORRECTION: Moonset Pit will open May 10th, 2014.
Kaibab National Forest
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For Immediate Release Contact: Holly Krake, 928-635-5653 May 7, 2014 Moonset Pit 2014 Public Use Schedule WILLIAMS, AZ – Starting May 10th, 2014, Moonset Pit will be open to the public for the disposal of natural, woody debris such as tree limbs and pine needles from their private
property. Moonset Pit is located one mile west of Parks, AZ on the north side of old Route 66.
“Each and every homeowner can help better protect their homes and properties by removing the woody debris that allow wildland fires to move across the landscape.” says District Fire Management
Officer, James Pettit. “Taking unbagged woody debris to Moonset Pit is a responsible and easy way to increase safety.”
Moonset Pit Fast Facts:
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YES- unbagged woody debris, branches, leaves, pine needles
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YES- public access on open dates from 9am to 3pm
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NO- garbage, building materials, treated wood, hosehold items
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NO- bagged items of any kind 2014 Public Use Schedule:
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Saturday May 10
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Saturday May 24
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Saturday June 14
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Saturday June 28
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Saturday July 12
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Saturday July 26
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Saturday August 9
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Saturday August 23
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Saturday September 13
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Saturday September 27 Use of the pit is a community service provided to help private citizens create defensible space and improve forest health in their communities. This service is offered by the Kaibab National
Forest and the communities of Parks and Sherwood Forest Estates in coordination with the Rural Communities Fuels Management Partnership.
For more information on Moonset Pit or to volunteer to staff the pit on open dates, call Ray Raetzel at (928) 635-0059 or Anne Dudley at (928) 635-0417.
Holly Krake, MSEd Fire Information Officer USDA Forest Service Kaibab National Forest- South Zone 742 S. Clover Road Williams, AZ 86046 p. 928-635-5653 f. 928-635-5680
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