[AZ-Observing] Re: Observing on Tonto National Forest - proposed travel management plan
- From: "Chris Hanrahan" <chris.hanrahan@xxxxxxx>
- To: <az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 9 Jan 2012 20:11:14 -0700
Ken,
Great info...thanks. Seeing your report made me think about SAC's observing
site (Frederickson's Meadow) in the Coconino National Forest. Their Travel
Management Plan/Rule restricts dispersed camping and cross-country motorized
travel in certain areas. According to a map entitled "Travel Management
Rule - Coconino National Forest Record of Decision," the portion of FR 229
adjacent to Fredrickson's Meadow is now classified as a "Road open to all
vehicles, yearlong" and an area designated for motorized dispersed camping
[us] "Out to 300 feet either side of road centerline." A quick review of
aerial photography shows that we typically fall within these parameters, so
we shouldn't have any issues with the Forest Service.
For those who utilize other areas of the Coconino National Forest, like
Karen and I do, you might want to review the following information:
http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/coconino/landmanagement/projects/?cid=stelprdb
5263010
Clear skies,
Chris Hanrahan
SAC President
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[mailto:az-observing-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Ken Reeves
Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2012 7:21 PM
To: az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [AZ-Observing] Observing on Tonto National Forest - proposed travel
management plan
For those of you that observe in the Tonto National Forest, the Travel
Management Plan is well underway. The following is contained in the Travel
Analysis Process Report regarding "dispersed camping" (which is what most
observers do):
"Motorized Dispersed Camping and Big Game Retrieval Roadside parking up to
one-vehicle length from the edge of the road (FSM
7716.1) would
continue for purposes of dispersed motorized camping, but motor vehicle use
off designated roads and trails for purposes other than dispersed camping
would not be allowed"
Please take this into account for future observing sessions to avoid an
unexpected visit and possible fines from forest rangers.
All of the national forests are in the process of setting up the Travel
Management Plan and are in different phases (I believe Prescott and parts of
Kaibab are complete), and the different forests have different rules for
dispersed camping.
For more information, refer to the Tonto National Forest web pages below.
The Tonto National Forest travel management page can be found at:
http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/tonto/home/?cid=fsbdev3_018761
Ken
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