Public comment needed - USFS draft National OHV Policy

The Forest Service is announcing its draft proposal for public comment regarding a national approach to govern OHV and other motor vehicle use on national forests and grasslands. The proposed rule would allow the agency to improve how it manages this use by balancing the public's enjoyment of using OHVs with ensuring the best possible care of the land. For more information, visit the USFS website;

http://www.fs.fed.us/recreation/programs/ohv/index.shtml

This is an opportunity for all of us to be involved with the political process and make sure that our concerns, wants, needs are heard and considered by the government when making decisions on how to manage trails within our national forests. Please take the time to read and critically analyze the proposed rulemaking and please take time to submit your comments. Public comments must be submitted either in writing or by e-mail prior to September 13, 2004.