HARRISBURG — The Shawnee National Forest supervisor has enacted temporary Closure Order 09-08-25-01 for public health and safety in the V-Plow timber harvest area of Hidden Springs Ranger District. The order prohibits going into or being upon the restricted area pursuant to 36 CFR 261.53 (e).

The Restricted Area is in Township 11S, Range 5E, Sections 21 and 22 in Pope County. The closure will be in place through Sept. 30, 2025, unless rescinded earlier.

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