KTM_rad
September 5th, 2001, 13:44
Request for input from anyone regarding these issues........I will tell Janet, who wrote this, to come to this site to check for any suggestions/comments you all may have on this. It's good to see another person getting involved !!
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e-mail # 1
I am just starting the process to adopt Cactus Flats OHV area under the
"adopt-a-trail" program. I would like to know if D-37, or anyone else wants
to join in this process.
The local forestry wants Cabanas and picnic tables, but I don't really want
to see all that. I'd much rather have our efforts used to improve trails,
access roads, and make riding there a bit safer for everyone. I would like
to add some public education as to native wildlife, etc to the plan that I
am writing. I personally think that educating the public "here is a picture
of Little Bunny FuFu....don't run over him and don't scare him"....would be
better then picnic benches and such.
Even if you don't nessesary want to help, please feel free to give me input
on what you'd want to see there or at any other riding area.
If this works out well at Catus Flats, I am very interested in expanding the
"adoption" program to other areas.
I personally would rather work WITH local forestry then against them.
Peace,
Janette
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e-mail # 2
I am starting the process of adopting Cactus Flats OHV riding area. If you
would like to give some input or let others know....that would be great. We
are doing this through the USDA Forest Service "Adopt-a-Trail" program.
One thing I need help with is how we can get occational off-roaders to STOP
littering? The past 3 times I have been to Cactus Flats, my family and I, as
well as a *few*(the apathy of MANY is dispicable and downright embarrasing
to our sport!!!!!!!!!!!) other off roaders have had to clean up after VERY
rude off roaders leaving BAGS (NOT in bags....but the volume that was left)
of trash behind....as well as nails, broken bottles and other dangerous
debris. This sort of crap HAS to end or the environmentalists WILL win their
fight! This is one main reason spuring me to adopt our local area.....the
trash issue. That and the unsafe conditions that happen when people just
ride like crazy maniacs unconcerned with others riding in the area (children
in particular). This is VERY BAD publicity for the off roading community in
general!!!!!!!!!
The race schedule starts again soon and I will be unable to "babysit" the
idiots that want to trash our local riding area.
I do NOT want to get into an "US against THEM" thing....but I see a general
misuse of the land, trash, DANGEROUS riding amoung quad owners. Yes, there
are a few 2 wheelers that are rude, too.....but the overwhelming majority at
our local area that cause "trouble" are the quad owners.
Any hints on how this can be curbed in a mutually beneficial way would be
apprecited. I know we are all in this together.....but when you see one
group stand out as being a MAJOR part of "the problem"....it's hard to
embrace them as part of "our" group.
Peace,
Janette
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Cactus Flats is on the Lucerne side of the mountain Big Bear Lake is on.
Itīs sort of near Johnson Valley, but up in the mountains.
Look just to the right of where it says "Big Bear Lake" in the lighter green
shaded area:
<A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.r5.pswfs.gov/maps/forestmap/sanbernmap.html>http://www.r5.pswfs.gov/maps/forestmap/sanbernmap.html</A>
Randy
CORVA Field Rep - So. Cal.
(California Off Road Vehicle Association)
AMA Member
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e-mail # 1
I am just starting the process to adopt Cactus Flats OHV area under the
"adopt-a-trail" program. I would like to know if D-37, or anyone else wants
to join in this process.
The local forestry wants Cabanas and picnic tables, but I don't really want
to see all that. I'd much rather have our efforts used to improve trails,
access roads, and make riding there a bit safer for everyone. I would like
to add some public education as to native wildlife, etc to the plan that I
am writing. I personally think that educating the public "here is a picture
of Little Bunny FuFu....don't run over him and don't scare him"....would be
better then picnic benches and such.
Even if you don't nessesary want to help, please feel free to give me input
on what you'd want to see there or at any other riding area.
If this works out well at Catus Flats, I am very interested in expanding the
"adoption" program to other areas.
I personally would rather work WITH local forestry then against them.
Peace,
Janette
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e-mail # 2
I am starting the process of adopting Cactus Flats OHV riding area. If you
would like to give some input or let others know....that would be great. We
are doing this through the USDA Forest Service "Adopt-a-Trail" program.
One thing I need help with is how we can get occational off-roaders to STOP
littering? The past 3 times I have been to Cactus Flats, my family and I, as
well as a *few*(the apathy of MANY is dispicable and downright embarrasing
to our sport!!!!!!!!!!!) other off roaders have had to clean up after VERY
rude off roaders leaving BAGS (NOT in bags....but the volume that was left)
of trash behind....as well as nails, broken bottles and other dangerous
debris. This sort of crap HAS to end or the environmentalists WILL win their
fight! This is one main reason spuring me to adopt our local area.....the
trash issue. That and the unsafe conditions that happen when people just
ride like crazy maniacs unconcerned with others riding in the area (children
in particular). This is VERY BAD publicity for the off roading community in
general!!!!!!!!!
The race schedule starts again soon and I will be unable to "babysit" the
idiots that want to trash our local riding area.
I do NOT want to get into an "US against THEM" thing....but I see a general
misuse of the land, trash, DANGEROUS riding amoung quad owners. Yes, there
are a few 2 wheelers that are rude, too.....but the overwhelming majority at
our local area that cause "trouble" are the quad owners.
Any hints on how this can be curbed in a mutually beneficial way would be
apprecited. I know we are all in this together.....but when you see one
group stand out as being a MAJOR part of "the problem"....it's hard to
embrace them as part of "our" group.
Peace,
Janette
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cactus Flats is on the Lucerne side of the mountain Big Bear Lake is on.
Itīs sort of near Johnson Valley, but up in the mountains.
Look just to the right of where it says "Big Bear Lake" in the lighter green
shaded area:
<A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.r5.pswfs.gov/maps/forestmap/sanbernmap.html>http://www.r5.pswfs.gov/maps/forestmap/sanbernmap.html</A>
Randy
CORVA Field Rep - So. Cal.
(California Off Road Vehicle Association)
AMA Member