Effective Nov. 1, SPI to reopen its California forestlands for public access and recreation

Anderson, CA- Sierra Pacific Industries (SPI) is reopening its California forestlands to recreation, effective Fri., Nov. 1. Closures will remain in place on SPI forestlands in the vicinity of the recent wildfires to ensure the safety of the public and crews working to recover, restore and reforest the lands impacted by those fires. Closed areas will remain posted with signs, and gates will remain locked.

SPI's public access policy allows for use of most of the company's California forestlands for hunting and other recreational activities. Among other restrictions, overnight camping, campfires, and smoking are prohibited. Motorized use in many areas is restricted for resource protection and public safety concerns. In addition to the wildfire-related closures, other areas will be posted closed for active operations, existing leases, wildlife protection and other considerations.

To learn more about the company's recreation access policies, please visit SPI's website at https://spi-ind.com/OurForests/RecreationAccess. For inquiries about areas remaining closed due for post-wildfire forest recovery, contact the SPI California Public Recreation Hotline, 530-378-8274..

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Sierra Pacific Industries is a third-generation, family-owned forest products company based in Anderson, California. The company is the largest private landowner in the U.S., owning and managing over 2.4 million acres of timberland in California, Washington, and Oregon. SPI is one of the largest U.S. lumber and millwork producers, as well as a manufacturer of windows, doors and biomass energy. The company is committed to sustainable forest management and manufacturing innovation along with a commitment to their people and operating communities.