Mt. Lemmon and Cochise Stronghold Closures for 2009

---

---

I received the following e-mail from Tom Skinner regarding the 2009 Peregrine Falcon closures on December 18, 2008:

The same as last year. No change. No expansion to the other areas. But the closure order issue does need to be reviewed and, as that is done, we need to make sure communication with you continues, thanks.

Tom Skinner
Wildlife, Fish and Rare Plants Staff Officer
Coronado National Forest
300 W. Congress
Tucson, Arizona 85701

The closures for 2009 are:

• Cochise Stronghold
• Rockfellow Group is closed between March 1st and June 30th.
• Cochise Dome (aka What's My Line Dome) is closed between March 1st and June 30th.
• Mt.Lemmon
• Barnum Rock is closed between February 1st and August 31st.
• The Fortress and Ravens are closed between March 15th and June 30th.
• Rappel Rock is closed between March 15th and June 30th.
• Seven routes on Panarama Wall are closed between March 15th and June 30th.
• Wheeler Wall is closed between March 15th and June 30th.
• Areas in Pusch Ridge Wilderness are closed between January 1st and April 30th.

The penalty for climbing in any of these areas during the closures is at most $500 or imprisonment for not more than six months, or both.