Siuslaw National Forest

Access and Travel Management

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Travel Management on the Siuslaw National Forest

We Need Your Help...
The Siuslaw National Forest is beginning Phase II – Environmental Analysis (NEPA).
December 2008 Update
A scoping letter was sent out on January 14, 2008 describing the Forest proposal.
Maps portraying this proposal are located on our website.
Frequently Asked Questions

Why the Forest Service needs you...

As part of the 2005 Travel Management Rule, the Forest Service wants your input. The rule states that each national forest and grassland must specifically designate all roads, trails and areas open to motor vehicle use.

By mid-2008, the Siuslaw National Forest will decide which roads, trails and areas to designate for motorized use and what type of motorized use should be allowed. Road and trail designations will include class of vehicle and, if appropriate, time of year.

The Forest Service is seeking input from everyone who uses National Forest lands, especially you! Decisions will be made by considering input from you, as well as comments from State, county, tribal and local governments.

Why was the Travel Management Rule needed?

There has been a dramatic increase and technological advances in off-highway vehicles (OHV’s) over the last 30 years, and to maintain a quality experience for all users, the Forest Service must carefully manage this use.

Across the United States, OHV users account for 11 to 12 million visits to national forests and grasslands. Proper management of motorized travel is necessary to prevent damage to resources and minimize conflicts between different user groups.

The Travel Management Rule provides the framework for each national forest or grassland to designate those roads, trails, and areas open to motor vehicle use.

A Three Step Process

The Siuslaw National Forest will work collaboratively over three phases with all members of the public to determine which roads, trails and areas will be open for motorized use, to maintain a quality recreation experience for all users and protect resources.

Phase I – Rounding Out Our Inventory

The Forest undertook an extensive public involvement effort to identify Off Highway Vehicle travel routes and dispersed camps from May 1, 2007 to July 31, 2007.

Phase II – Environmental Analysis (NEPA)

In 2008, the Forest will continue public scoping. A scoping letter was sent out on January 14, 2008 describing the Forest proposal. Maps portraying this proposal are located on our website.

The Forest will also provide open houses at five (5) locations in late January 2008 and early February 2008 to answer your questions and solicit your comments (See above). You are invited to participate

Following public scoping, the Forest will begin the environmental analysis. Prior to the 30 comment period on the Preliminary Analysis (Draft Environmental Assessment), the public will be briefed on our findings. The Preliminary Analysis will then be made available to the public for the 30 day comment period. Following the review of the comments, the Forest Supervisor will make the decision.

Phase III – Travel Rule Implementation

Under the Travel Management Rule only those routes, areas and dispersed camps displayed on the Motor Vehicle User Map will remain open for motorized use.

Siuslaw National Forest Offices

Feel free to contact any of these offices for more information, or to view the maps from May 1, 2007 to July 31, 2007..

Siuslaw National Forest ~ Headquarters Office
4077 SW Research Way, Corvallis, OR 97333
(541) 750-7000

Hebo Ranger District Office
31525 Hwy 22, Hebo, OR 97122
(503) 392-5100

Waldport Office
1130 Forestry Lane, Waldport, OR 97394
(541) 563-8400

Florence Office
4480 Hwy 101 N, Bld G, Florence, OR 97439
(541) 902-6976

Reedsport Office
855 Hwy 101, Reedsport, OR 97467
(541) 271-6000

USDA Forest Service, Siuslaw National Forest
Last modified Tuesday, December 09 2008