BRC: NOHVCC Travel Management Workshop Sceduled for June

[Blue Ribbon Coalition]

Date: 05/22/2008

BLUERIBBON COALITION ACTION ALERT!



Dear BRC Action Alert Subscriber,

Attention recreationists!

Jack Terrell from the National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council (NOHVCC) just emailed us their news release on the Trail Sustainability: Moving Forward with Travel Management Workshop. This NOHVCC Route Designation Workshop Series for Land Managers, OHV Enthusiasts and Other Stakeholders is scheduled for June 2008, in Mena, Arkansas. The dates, times and place are posted below, so mark your calendar and plan to attend.

The purpose of these workshops is aimed at helping to ensure successful implementation of the US Forest Service Travel Management Rule after the initial motorized route designation process has been completed, including the development of partnerships, resources, and techniques to achieve trail sustainability.

For more information on how this process can affect you, check out NOHVCC's website: www.nohvcc.orgor contact Ann Vance at (888) 458-0131or by email to avance@nohvcc.org.

Thanks in advance for your support,

Ric Foster
Public Lands Department Manager
BlueRibbon Coalition
208-237-1008 ext 107





For Immediate Release CONTACT: Ann Vance
May 19, 2008 PHONE: 888-458-0131
EMAIL: avance@nohvcc.org


Trail Sustainability: Moving Forward with Travel Management
A Continuation of the NOHVCC Route Designation Workshop Series

For Land Managers, OHV Enthusiasts and Other Stakeholders

June 13 - June 14, 2008

Rich Mountain Community College
Abernathy Building
1100 College Drive
Mena, AR 71953
479-394-7622
www.rmcc.edu

Classroom Sessions: Friday, June 13, 8AM - 5PM
Field Sessions: Saturday, June 14, 8AM - 4PM

The National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council (NOHVCC) is conducting a workshop aimed at helping to ensure successful implementation of the US Forest Service Travel Management Rule after the initial motorized route designation process has been completed including the development of partnerships, resources, and techniques to achieve trail sustainability. This workshop will be conducted on June 13-14, 2008 in Mena, Arkansas and is for US Forest Service personnel, OHV enthusiasts, and other stakeholders interested in travel management on National Forests in Arkansas and Oklahoma.

The purpose of this workshop is to assist the US Forest Service and other stakeholders in gaining knowledge and developing skills and partnerships that will result in long-term sustainability and improvement of trail systems. The workshop is open to all who want to attend and there is no charge. Other state and federal agency personnel are welcome and encouraged to attend both days. Continental breakfast will be served at 7:30 AM on Friday. Lunch and refreshment breaks will be provided on both days.

Please note this is not a US Forest Service meeting to gather comments on any particular travel plan. Rather, this workshop will help you understand the implementation of the US Forest Service Travel Management Rule after the initial Route Designation has been completed and will assist you in developing the skills and tools required to sustain a viable trail system on public lands.
A workshop registration form is included with this release. Registration deadline is June 9, 2008. After that date, registration may be possible if space is available. For questions or availability contact Ann Vance at 888-458-0131 or e-mail avance@nohvcc.org.

Lodging is available in Mena, AR. The Sun Country Inn (479-394-7477) the Lime Tree Inn (479-394-6350) currently have space available, or see http://hotel-guides.us/arkansas/mena-ar-hotels.htmlfor other lodging options.

This national workshop series is sponsored by Americans for Responsible Recreational Access (ARRA), the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC), and the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America (SVIA). Coordination of the workshops is provided by the NOHVCC. Design of the workshop sessions was a collaborative effort by professional trail consultants, ARRA, MIC, SVIA, American Motorcyclist Association (AMA), Blue Ribbon Coalition (BRC), United Four Wheel Drive Associations (UFWDA), and NOHVCC; with input from USFS trail managers.

The Workshop objectives are:



To develop the strategies and skills necessary to implement decisions made under the US Forest Service Travel Management Rule;

To develop the partnerships and resources to maintain and improve the designated route system on Forest Service lands;

To facilitate efforts to improve volunteer effectiveness, organization, and management;

To develop a common understanding of trail maintenance techniques;

To examine a range of OHV trail signing protocols and principles;

To explore a variety of techniques to achieve required trail monitoring; and

To improve working relationships and increase partnerships between the USFS, state and local agencies, the OHV industry, OHV enthusiasts, and other stakeholders.

The National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council is a non-profit educational foundation. For information regarding the NOHVCC and its workshop programs, visit its website at www.nohvcc.org.

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Trail Sustainability:
Moving Forward with Travel Management
A Continuation of the NOHVCC Route Designation Workshop Series

Rich Mountain Community College
Abernathy Building
1100 College Drive
Mena, AR 71953
June 13 - 14, 2008


Workshop Registration Form


Name___________________________________________

Agency___________________________ or Club/Association _________________________

Address___________________________________________ ___________________________

City_______________________________ State____________ Zip Code ________________

Phone_____________________________ E-mail* _____________________________

Type of OHV you ride ____________________

Dates attending: Friday _________ Saturday _________ Both Days _________

*E-Mail address necessary for Registration confirmation.

In Case of Emergency, Contact: Name: ____________________
Phone: ____________________

Special Physical Requirements: ______________________________________






Return this form by June 6 to:
Ann Vance * NOHVCC
avance@nohvcc.org or fax: 208-458-0136
P.O. Box 402, Teton, ID 83451

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