Chain saws approved to clear trails in two Colorado wilderness areas

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2019/05/chainsaws-Turkey-Creek-2017-293x300.jpg Photo courtesy USDA Forest Service
Dead and down trees block a trail in the Turkey Creek area of the San Juan National Forest.

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Regional office officials have announced the approval for a time-limited exception for chain saw use within the Weminuche and South San Juan Wilderness areas.

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