News Release Issued November 3, 2009
New Motor Vehicle Use Map Available for San Bernardino National Forest
San Bernardino, Calif. November 3, 2009 – San Bernardino National Forest Supervisor Jeanne Wade Evans announced today the implementation of the new Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) in compliance with the U.S. Forest Service Travel Management Rule. The new map is available to the public, at no cost, and identifies the system of designated roads and motorized trails available to the public on the San Bernardino National Forest.
The map identifies the roads and trails specifically designated for motor vehicle use. Other public roads are also shown on the map for information and navigation purposes only. The map does not display non-motorized recreational uses or facilities and attractions, so a Forest Visitor Map is still recommended for general information.
In development of the map, Forest staff assessed the existing Forest transportation policy and system using a series of public workshops, other opportunities for public input, and internal resource management reviews.
“Public input and internal analyses helped point out specific locations for consideration while working through this process,” said Fran Colwell, Forest Recreation Officer. “Information the public shared with us helped update our road and trail data and our maps.”
The MVUM will be revised and reissued annually or as needed, to accommodate future changes to the designated transportation system within the Forest.
The 2005 ruling required all National Forests to designate a system of roads, trails, and areas for motor vehicle use with the intent to enhance opportunities for outdoor recreation while ensuring forest resources are properly managed over the long-term.
To view and print the map and additional information about motorized vehicles on the San Bernardino National Forest, visit: http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sanbernardino/recreation/ohv/index.shtml
Forest visitors are encouraged to “Know Before You Go” and call ahead to the local Ranger Station to check on location conditions and restrictions.
Arrowhead Ranger Station 909-382-2758
Big Bear Ranger Station & Discovery Center 909-382-2790
Lytle Creek Ranger Station 909-382-2850
Idyllwild Ranger Station 909-382-2922
Mill Creek Ranger Station 909-382-2881
Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument 760-862-9984
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New Motor Vehicle Use Map Available for San Bernardino National Forest
San Bernardino, Calif. November 3, 2009 – San Bernardino National Forest Supervisor Jeanne Wade Evans announced today the implementation of the new Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) in compliance with the U.S. Forest Service Travel Management Rule. The new map is available to the public, at no cost, and identifies the system of designated roads and motorized trails available to the public on the San Bernardino National Forest.
The map identifies the roads and trails specifically designated for motor vehicle use. Other public roads are also shown on the map for information and navigation purposes only. The map does not display non-motorized recreational uses or facilities and attractions, so a Forest Visitor Map is still recommended for general information.
In development of the map, Forest staff assessed the existing Forest transportation policy and system using a series of public workshops, other opportunities for public input, and internal resource management reviews.
“Public input and internal analyses helped point out specific locations for consideration while working through this process,” said Fran Colwell, Forest Recreation Officer. “Information the public shared with us helped update our road and trail data and our maps.”
The MVUM will be revised and reissued annually or as needed, to accommodate future changes to the designated transportation system within the Forest.
The 2005 ruling required all National Forests to designate a system of roads, trails, and areas for motor vehicle use with the intent to enhance opportunities for outdoor recreation while ensuring forest resources are properly managed over the long-term.
To view and print the map and additional information about motorized vehicles on the San Bernardino National Forest, visit: http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sanbernardino/recreation/ohv/index.shtml
Forest visitors are encouraged to “Know Before You Go” and call ahead to the local Ranger Station to check on location conditions and restrictions.
Arrowhead Ranger Station 909-382-2758
Big Bear Ranger Station & Discovery Center 909-382-2790
Lytle Creek Ranger Station 909-382-2850
Idyllwild Ranger Station 909-382-2922
Mill Creek Ranger Station 909-382-2881
Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument 760-862-9984
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