National recreation areas close due to coronavirus, forest areas still open
(WorldNews Environment)

CHICO - The Chico Seed Orchard, a recreation area of the Mendocino National Forest, was locked up tight Monday to both drivers and pedestrians in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The orchard isn’t the only one either, recreation areas associated with national forests and parks have closed off to the public until further notice, said a press release issued Thursday by the Mendocino National Forest. “We’re following department and (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) guidelines as well as state and county...