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The Bush administration wants your input on former
President Clinton's controversial plan that bans
road construction and reconstruction on almost 60
million acres of national forest land.
The administration is seeking comments on 10 questions
regarding the management of this vast area of public
land. Officials are seeking the public's opinion
on such issues as what activities should be allowed
on the land, whether is should be proposed for very
strict Wilderness rules that would ban virtually
all recreation, and how the US Forest Service can
work effectively with groups that have competing
views on managing the land.
After intense efforts by the AMA and other groups
last year, the final version of the plan recognized
motorized recreation as a legitimate use of the
land. However, the Bush administration has pledged
to solicit more input from the public on the way
the government should manage our lands.
It is critical for off-highway motorcyclists, ATV
riders and anyone else interested in outdoor recreation
to participate in this process and urge the Forest
Service to maintain recreational access to these
lands, which contain thousands of miles of dirt
roads and trails.
To review the entire request for comment go to the
AMA's website at
www.AMADirectlink.com and click on the Rapid
Response Center logo. There you'll find additional
information about both the questions being asked
and how you can direct your input to decision-makers
in Washington.
WHAT TO DO
Provide detailed, polite and concise written comment.
Let the BLM know that there is a need for responsible
motorized recreation opportunities and access in
this area. Ask that OHV recreation continue to be
integrated with the RMP.
Comments and recommendations on this notice must
be received by September 10, 2001
This is your chance to be proactive in protecting
your right to ride! Print this notice and distribute
it at local motorcycle shops, and among all motorcycle
& ATV riders and encourage them to provide comment
as well.
For Further Information Contact:
Royce Wood
Legislative Affairs Specialist
American Motorcyclist Association
13515 Yarmouth Drive
Pickerington, Ohio 43147
http://www.AMADirectlink.com/
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