Winter Solstice 2007, Volume 12 #4

Here in the U.S., and pretty broadly throughout the western world, people have become accustomed to the concept that “no means no.”  While this slogan was created by activists working to end violence against women, and especially date rape, the meaning can and should apply to other things as well.  

The Foundation for Deep Ecology has released a new book, Thrillcraft: The Environmental Consequences of Motorized Recreation. Edited by George Wuerthner, this shocking book is packed with more than 100 powerful, color photographs and two dozen insightful essays. Wildlands CPR Executive Director Bethanie Walder and Board member David Havlick both contributed essays to the book. The book covers off-road vehicle culture, environmental impacts caused by off-road vehicles, policy decisions that have led to such rampant abuse, suggestions for reform, and inspiring success stories.

Editor’s Note: Bibliography Notes typically covers the ecological effects of roads or ORVs by reviewing scientific literature. However, assumptions about social behavior also influence the debate around the management of off-road vehicle use on public lands. This edition of Bibliography Notes explores one important social science issue that has been studied by researchers. Introduction

In 2005, the Forest Service published new regulations in the Federal Register1 (commonly called the Travel Management Rule) for managing the Forest Service Transportation System. The Travel Management Rule, found in the Code of Federal Regulations (36 CFR 212), has three sections: Subpart A, “Administration of the Forest Transportation System”; Subpart B “Designation of Roads, Trails, and Areas for Motor Vehicle Use”; and Subpart C “Use by Over-Snow Vehicles.” This article explains the intersection of these three subparts during the travel planning process.