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Posted by: jimmypsp700
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) in early July released a new proposal for managing motorized off-highway vehicle (OHV) use in national forests and grasslands. The USFS says the new OHV management techniques will enhance recreational opportunities for the public and better protect the environment by requiring the establishment of a designated system of OHV roads, trails and areas.
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WASHINGTON, D.C.--The U.S. Forest Service (USFS)
The proposed rule requires each individual national forest and grassland to designate a system of roads, trails and areas slated for OHV use. It would allow national forests to denote use of routes and areas by vehicle type and, if appropriate, by time of year. Once the designation process is complete, OHV use would be confined to designated routes and areas, and OHV use off these routes (cross-country travel) would be prohibited. Snowmobile use would continue to be managed as it is currently.
The proposed rule calls for the USFS to continue to engage with motorized sports enthusiasts, conservationists, state agencies, local governments, tribal governments and others to identify routes offering the best opportunities for OHV use while still meeting its responsibility to protect the environment. The public would continue to be allowed to participate in the process of designating roads, trails and areas or revising designations and would continue to receive advance notice to allow for public comment on proposed or revised designations.
OHVs include motor vehicles designed or retrofitted primarily for recreational off-road use, such as minibikes, amphibious vehicles, snowmobiles, motorcycles, go-carts, motorized trail bikes and dune buggies.
The USFS will accept comments on the proposal for 60 days after it's published in the "Federal Register." The complete proposal can be read online at www.fs.fed.us. Written comments can be sent to: Proposed Rule for Designated Routes and Areas for Motor Vehicle Use, c/o Content Analysis Team, Box 221150, Salt Lake City, UT 84122. Comments can also be submitted electronically by e-mailing trvman@fs.fed.us.
See my letter below…
Dear U.S. Forest Service (USFS),
The new proposal for managing motorized off-highway vehicle (OHV) use in national forests and grasslands in my eyes, and in many ATV/ ORV enthusiasts can be a good thing as long as our privileges to use the land responsibly are not infringed upon. The USFS says that the new OHV management techniques will enhance recreational opportunities for the public and better protect the environment by requiring the establishment of a designated system of OHV roads, trails and areas. I think that getting this done with input from the users and establishing a designated system of OHV roads and having literature and maps available to the public would be helpful in getting more people into the great outdoors. As a hunter and ORV enthusiast I applaud the enhancement of multiuse recreational opportunities for the public.
Sincerely,
James A. Pardo
Regional Director Area B, MI
Ted Nugent United Sportsmen of America
Clinton Twp. MI
48038-1810
JPARDOTNUSA@YAHOO.COM
