Conservation Council (NOHVCC), just emailed us their news release on the New Mexico Route Designation Workshop for Land Managers, OHV Enthusiasts and Other Stakeholders, scheduled for March 2007 in Albuquerque, NM. The dates, times and place are posted below, so mark your calendar and plan to attend.
Don't forget, the purpose of these workshops is to assist the Forest Service and the OHV community in effective implementation of the USFS Travel Management Rule in their State. For more information on how this process can affect you, check out NOHVCC's website:
March 1- 4, 2007
Hilton Albuquerque
1901 University Boulevard N.E.
Albuquerque, NM 87102
505-884-2500
USFS Personnel - Thursday, March 1, 8AM - 5PM
- Friday, March 2, 8AM - 1PM
Public - Saturday, March 3, 8AM - 5PM
- Sunday, March 4, 8AM - 3:30PM
Note: This is an amended press release; please discard the previous one dated December 18, 2006.
The National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council (NOHVCC), in cooperation with the Cibola National Forest, is conducting a Motorized Route Designation Workshop in March, 2007 for agency personnel and other stakeholders. The purpose of this workshop is to assist the Forest Service and other stakeholders in effective implementation of the USFS Travel Management Rule in their State. While the sessions on Thursday and Friday are designed primarily for Forest Service personnel and the sessions on Saturday and Sunday are designed primarily for the public, the sessions are open to all who want to attend and there is no charge. Continental breakfast will be served at 7:30 AM each day. Lunch and breaks will also be provided.
Registration is required
on-line. Or you may visit
www.nohvcc.org and click on the "Forest Service OHV Route Designation Workshops and Database" link to register.
The registration deadline is February 19, 2007. For questions about registration contact Ann Vance at 888-458-0131or e-mail
avance@nohvcc.org.
NOHVCC has secured a limited number of rooms at the Hilton Albuquerque, 1901 University Boulevard N.E., Albuquerque, NM 87102, phone 505-884-2500, ext. 3401. These rooms are on a first come basis at the rate of $70 + tax per night. Ask for the NOHVCC room block. Deadline for this rate is February 7, 2007. After that date, call for price and availability.
This national workshop series is sponsored by the Americans for Responsible Recreational Access (ARRA), the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) and the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America (SVIA). Coordination of the workshops is provided by the NOHVCC. Design of the workshop sessions was a collaborative effort by professional trail consultants, ARRA, MIC, SVIA,
American Motorcyclist Association (AMA), Blue Ribbon Coalition (BRC), United Four Wheel Drive Associations (UFWDA), and NOHVCC, with input from USFS trail managers.
The Agency Workshop objectives are:
* To develop a better understanding of the needs and concerns of OHV enthusiasts and other stakeholders in implementation of the USFS Travel Management Rule
* To improve the quality and the sustainability of trails, trail systems and areas through the implementation process
* To improve OHV enthusiast and other stakeholder input and support for the implementation process
* To increase partnerships between the USFS, the OHV industry, OHV enthusiasts and other stakeholders
* To facilitate better communication between the USFS, OHV enthusiasts and other stakeholders
OHV Enthusiasts and Other Stakeholders Workshop objectives are:
* To develop an understanding of the FS Travel Management Rule
* To help OHV enthusiasts and other stakeholders become more active in route designation decisions
* To help OHV enthusiasts and other stakeholders understand how to improve the quality and sustainability of trails, trails systems and areas through the implementation process
* To increase partnerships between the USFS, the OHV industry, OHV enthusiasts and other stakeholders
* To facilitate better communication between the USFS, OHV enthusiasts and other stakeholders
The National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council is a non-profit educational foundation. For information regarding NOHVCC and its workshop programs visit its website at
www.nohvcc.org.
02-05-2007, 09:04 PM
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