Forest Service Plans

Hi everyone! I received the new Forest Service plan for the upcoming year, and wanted to share with you the news, and where the next meetings will be held regarding our land. I will quote it verbatim...."The Forest service intends to supply mtn biking opportunities on official NFS trails. Mtn Biking on system roads and trails is suitable in all land use zones (including Back Country Motorized Use Restricted and Critical biological zones. Except existing and recommended wilderness or as otherwise prohibited. For example, riding is prohibited on P.C.T. Riding off system trails (e.g. utility corridors or user-created trails and roads) will no longer be allowed."
This is worrisome, as "Wilderness" areas, both real and PROPOSED (i.e. not yet APPROVED as wilderness area) are off limits. This affects all of us, as many trails we love will fall under this designation, from Ventura to San Diego to San Bernardino.
Meetings w the Forest Service will be held all over So. Cal., and you can call me for dates and times, or go to the web-sites at....

www.fs.fed.us/r5/angeles
www.fs.fed.us/r5/cleveland
www.fs.fed.us/r5/lospadres
www.fs.fed.us/r5/sanbernardino

Please attend these meetings if time permits, as our input and presence weighs big on the decision making process.

Thanks everyone, and continue to check the KENDA web-site for updates!

Cap'n Chris