Deschutes & Ochoco National Forests
Crooked River National Grassland

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Changing Motorized Access

Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests and the Crooked River National Grassland

The Travel Management Rule - In 2005, the Forest Service published a new rule for providing motor vehicle access to the national forests and grasslands. The purpose is to adapt Forest Service travel management policies to:

• Provide consistency for motor vehicle use across the nation.
• Enhance & secure recreational opportunities for public enjoyment for both motorized & non-motorized users.
• Better protect natural & cultural resources
• Address use conflicts.

The Travel Management Environmental Impact Statement that we are beginning will focus on implementing the travel management rule (prohibiting motorized travel off of existing designated routes where it is not currently prohibited) and will incorporate options and criteria for continuing to provide motorized access for dispersed camping. Separate analyses are planned to begin later this year to consider designating motorized trails in areas the Forest Supervisors’ selected out of those identified in the advisory committee recommendations.

More Information:

Crescent Ranger District

• Three Trails Off Highway Vehicle Analysis Area
  • Public Meeting - Klamath Falls - November 5, 2008

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Central Oregon Off-Highway Combined Vehicle Operations (COHVOPS)