Another threat to forested public lands has emerged: the Forest Service has announced it intends to gut its key rule governing where off-road motorized vehicles are allowed. If this effort is not stopped, it will threaten wildlife and drinking water and result in less safety and certainty for all who use public lands.
Travel management policies are vital for both the health of our shared public lands and our freedom to enjoy them. They are designed to help land managers develop plans and clear maps for where off-road vehicles (ORVs) are permitted to ensure they travel safely on designated routes and prevent damage. Individual travel management plans are crafted based on local knowledge and input to reflect current needs and common-sense rules of the road.
This revision of the national rule is poised to unnecessarily deregulate ORV use. If ORV access is expanded too broadly, it would destroy precious habitat and detract from unmotorized activities like camping, hiking and horseback riding. There is enough room for all of us; keeping the Forest Service travel management rule in place and intact will help avoid conflict and confusion.
Thank you for your advocacy and support.
Sincerely,
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