RANGER ACTIVITIES DIVISION
                           MORNING REPORT

Attention: Directorate
           Regional and Park Chief Rangers, USPP, BIFC, FLETC
           Ranger Activities Division Information Network

Day/Date:  Monday, March 1, 1993

Broadcast: By 0800 EST

INCIDENTS

92-514 - Shenandoah (Virginia) - Follow-up on Ginseng Poaching Arrests

On February 22nd, W.R., J.C.R. and J.W.C.,  all of
Charlottesville, Virginia, pled guilty in federal court to charges of
digging and possessing ginseng roots in the park in violation of the Lacey
Act and 36 CFR.  Following a stakeout operation on September 15, 1992, the
trio were found to be in possession of 70 freshly dug ginseng roots and over
two and one-quarter pounds of dried ginseng roots.  The total market value
of the ginseng was placed at approximately $700.  W.R. was
sentenced to a $500 fine and one year's probation, which includes a one year
ban from entering the park.  J.C.R. and J.W.C. were each
sentenced to a $250 fine and six months probation, which includes a six
month ban on entering the park.  American ginseng is listed as a threatened
species in Virginia.  [Bob Martin, Acting DR, SHEN, 2/26]

93-59 - Hawaii Volcanoes (Hawaii) - Follow-up on Volcanic Activity

The lava flow that began erupting on February 20th has now spread over all
the pali and is approaching visitor contact points.  Park personnel are
gearing up to manage the problem.  Incidental to the flow are two fires that
have been started by the molten lava.  Two crews have been called out to
fight these fires, since they are also close to visitor areas.  [Jim Martin,
CR, HAVO, 2/26]

93-90 - Hawaii Volcanoes (Hawaii) - Hazardous Materials Spill

While in the process of working on the park water tanks, a park contractor
accidentally spilled some unidentified solvent on the roadway, causing
portions of it to be eaten away.  Park maintenance personnel are currently
in the process of tearing up the damaged portion.  Efforts are underway to
identify the material.  No injuries have been reported.  [Jim Martin, CR,
HAVO, 2/26]

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

No field reports today.

STAFF STATUS

Division Chief: Brady at Southwest Region chief rangers' conference (3/33/5).

Branch of Resource and Visitor Protection: Sisto teaching at special park
uses training course (3/1-3/4).

Branch of Fire and Aviation: Broyles and Bristol at training and safety and
health conferences (3/1-3/2); Broyles at NFPA quals committee meeting (3/3-
3/5).

Prepared by WASO Division of Ranger Activities

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