Comment by Monday on ORVs in Sierra National Forest

November 29, 2007

The Sierra National Forest is an outdoor lover's paradise with stunning mountain scenery, abundant fish and wildlife, and a wealth of recreational opportunities. The forest encompasses 1.3 million acres of rolling, oak-covered foothills, heavily forested slopes, and starkly beautiful alpine landscapes. This forest is nothing short of spectacular, and deserves our highest protection.

The Sierra National Forest is considering designating trails for motorized use in several Roadless Areas. This action would threaten the most pristine areas of the forest with off-road vehicles (ORV) use. Unrestricted motor vehicle use on the forest has resulted in hundreds of miles of unplanned roads and trails that cause erosion, watershed and habitat degradation, as well as long-term detrimental impacts to wildlife and cultural resources. ORVs rank among the most serious human-made threats to safety and health on public lands.

Allowing ORVs in Roadless Areas will result in the harassment of critical wildlife and the disruption of quiet backcountry recreation, including hiking, camping, hunting, fishing, and horseback riding.

Click here to take action through The Wilderness Society's comment page. Tell the Sierra National Forest Supervisor you want these wild places preserved! The comment deadline is Monday, December 3, 2007.