So Cal,
IMPORTANT: Take a moment to read and make suggestions for the CNF, if needed.
Mark
News Release
USDA Forest Service
Cleveland National Forest
Contact:
Joan Wynn, Public Affairs, (858) 674-2984 or
Anabele Cornejo, Public Affairs, (858) 674-2985
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
San Diego, CA - February 27, 2006...The Cleveland National Forest will begin its route inventory review and will accept written route review suggestions from the public until June, 2006. On southern California National Forests, we already have a system of designated routes and areas in place. While we expect to look at some adjustments to this system, we do not anticipate major changes. Proposed changes to the current route designations must be consistent with the zoning in the new Plan. Only minor changes in the system are expected. Those changes will occur gradually over time as staffing and budget allow Forest Service staff to complete the analysis.
The first step in the process will be the review the inventory of existing roads, trails, and off-route use areas. The purpose of the inventory review is to determine where adjustments might be needed in the current OHV route system. Current inventory maps will ONLY be available on the website for public review.
The Public is asked to follow the Route Inventory Review Guidelines and use the Cleveland National Forest Route Inventory Review Sheet and Inventory Maps when submitting suggestions on the route inventory. Only written comments on the Inventory Review Sheets will be accepted. Current maps will be posted on the Cleveland National Forest web site, http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/cleveland/projects/ohv along with the Route Inventory Review Guidelines, and the Inventory Review Sheet.
Hardcopy Route Inventory Review Sheets can be mailed to:
Cleveland National Forest
ATTN: Route Designation - Craig Cowie
10845 Rancho Bernardo Road, Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92127-2107.
Email Route Inventory Review Sheets to: r5_cleveland_ohv_suggestions@fs.fed.us.
Questions regarding the Route Designation Process can be directed to:
Craig Cowie (Supervisor's Office) at (858) 674-2977
Anne Carey (Descanso Ranger District) at (619) 445-6235
Jeff Wells (Palomar Ranger District) at 760-788-0250
Deborah Clarke (Trabuco Ranger District) at (951) 736-1811
Background
Unmanaged Off-Highway Vehicle Use has been identified by Forest Service Chief Dale Bosworth as one of the Four Threats to National Forest land. The Chief has directed the agency to develop a system of designated routes, and recently issued new regulations designed to limit vehicle use across the entire National Forest system to designated routes only.
The Forest completed its new forest land management plan in 2005 that will protect the natural character of the forest and provide a wide range of recreation opportunities over the next 10-15 years. The zoning decisions made in the new Forest Plans provide the foundation for the route designation effort.
The purpose of the route designation process is to provide for resource protection by ensuring that vehicles are operated only on designated routes. The primary focus of the Cleveland National Forest will be to share and analyze route inventories and then make minor improvements over time. After the inventory review is complete the Forest will proceed with the designation process as workload and funding allow.
IMPORTANT: Take a moment to read and make suggestions for the CNF, if needed.
Mark
News Release
USDA Forest Service
Cleveland National Forest
Contact:
Joan Wynn, Public Affairs, (858) 674-2984 or
Anabele Cornejo, Public Affairs, (858) 674-2985
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
San Diego, CA - February 27, 2006...The Cleveland National Forest will begin its route inventory review and will accept written route review suggestions from the public until June, 2006. On southern California National Forests, we already have a system of designated routes and areas in place. While we expect to look at some adjustments to this system, we do not anticipate major changes. Proposed changes to the current route designations must be consistent with the zoning in the new Plan. Only minor changes in the system are expected. Those changes will occur gradually over time as staffing and budget allow Forest Service staff to complete the analysis.
The first step in the process will be the review the inventory of existing roads, trails, and off-route use areas. The purpose of the inventory review is to determine where adjustments might be needed in the current OHV route system. Current inventory maps will ONLY be available on the website for public review.
The Public is asked to follow the Route Inventory Review Guidelines and use the Cleveland National Forest Route Inventory Review Sheet and Inventory Maps when submitting suggestions on the route inventory. Only written comments on the Inventory Review Sheets will be accepted. Current maps will be posted on the Cleveland National Forest web site, http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/cleveland/projects/ohv along with the Route Inventory Review Guidelines, and the Inventory Review Sheet.
Hardcopy Route Inventory Review Sheets can be mailed to:
Cleveland National Forest
ATTN: Route Designation - Craig Cowie
10845 Rancho Bernardo Road, Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92127-2107.
Email Route Inventory Review Sheets to: r5_cleveland_ohv_suggestions@fs.fed.us.
Questions regarding the Route Designation Process can be directed to:
Craig Cowie (Supervisor's Office) at (858) 674-2977
Anne Carey (Descanso Ranger District) at (619) 445-6235
Jeff Wells (Palomar Ranger District) at 760-788-0250
Deborah Clarke (Trabuco Ranger District) at (951) 736-1811
Background
Unmanaged Off-Highway Vehicle Use has been identified by Forest Service Chief Dale Bosworth as one of the Four Threats to National Forest land. The Chief has directed the agency to develop a system of designated routes, and recently issued new regulations designed to limit vehicle use across the entire National Forest system to designated routes only.
The Forest completed its new forest land management plan in 2005 that will protect the natural character of the forest and provide a wide range of recreation opportunities over the next 10-15 years. The zoning decisions made in the new Forest Plans provide the foundation for the route designation effort.
The purpose of the route designation process is to provide for resource protection by ensuring that vehicles are operated only on designated routes. The primary focus of the Cleveland National Forest will be to share and analyze route inventories and then make minor improvements over time. After the inventory review is complete the Forest will proceed with the designation process as workload and funding allow.
