The Stanislaus National Forest will be hosting several open house in July regarding snowmobiling in the forest.The purpose of these open houses
is to inform the public about the proposed rule changes.
The first meeting is July 13, 2015 in Bear Valley in the Community Building at 6 PM to 8 PM.
The second meeting is July 14, 2015 at the Calaveras Ranger District Office in Hathaway PInes at 6 PM to 8 PM.
On July 21, 2015 the meeting will be at Pinecrest Elementary School in Pinecrest at 6 PM to 8 PM.
The final meeting is on July 22, 2015 at the Stanislaus National Forest Supervisors Office on Greenley Road in Sonora from 6 PM to 8 PM.
Highlights of the new rules:
54 miles of designated OSV trails that would be groomed on the Forest floor.
Joining forces with Tuolumne and Alpine counties to groom Clark's Fork road (9 miles) and the Highland Lakes Road.
Designating 98 miles of ungroomed OSV routes and 141,073 acres for open OSV riding.
Grooming trails when there is 12-18 inches of snow
Implementing a forest-wide snow depth requirement for OSV use when there is a minimum 12 inches of continuous and supportable snow covering the landscape at 5000 feet in elevation and above.
Stanislaus Meadow, on the Calaveras RD, will require a minimum snow depth of 24 inches.
Amending the Forest Plan to allow winter OSV use in the Pacific Valley and portions of the Eagle
Night near Natural area.
You can review and make comments on the proposal at www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=46311
You can also call Phyllic Ashmead at 209-532-3671 ext 322 or email pashmead@fs.fed.us
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