The Sierra National Forest has implemented food storage orders to enhance safety and conservation. - All unattended food and garbage must be secured in bear-resistant containers.
- Overnight visitors in Wilderness areas must use approved hard-sided bear canisters or counter-balance food properly. - These measures prevent bears from accessing human food, reducing dangerous encounters.
- Open food and refuse are prohibited in designated Wilderness areas without bear-resistant storage. The orders aim to protect both visitors and wildlife by keeping bears wild and minimizing conflicts.