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Flagstaff closes section 17 area near lowell observatory for forest thinning

September 28, 2026 at 9:16 AM

By Local Flagstaff news desk

Areas around the Section 17 forest thinning project near Lowell Observatory are closed for public safety.

The FUTS trails in the area remain open, but the public is advised to stay at least 100 yards away from active forest restoration operations.

This brief was written automatically from an official City of Flagstaff announcement. Read the original announcement.

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