Bridger-Teton National Forest

OHV Route Designation Project
North Zone Travel Plan Revision--BTNF

Project Description
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The Bridger-Teton National Forest is proposing to improve management of public summer motorized use (May 1 – November 30) by designating roads and motorized trails in certain areas of the Bridger-Teton National Forest where motorized use is currently not restricted. Winter snowmobile use is not addressed in this project. On the Bridger-Teton National Forest, there are 255,830 acres that currently allow unrestricted summer motorized travel. These areas are located on the Buffalo, Jackson, and Big Piney Ranger Districts and include five geographic areas: Blackrock/Togwotee, Gros Ventre/Shadow Mountain, Phillips Ridge, Snake River Range/Munger Mountain, and Hoback Basin/Granite Creek. All routes proposed for designation exist on the ground although not all are currently part of the Forest transportation system; no construction of new routes is proposed. This project will result in publication of a summer motor vehicle use map by March 2009. Once the motor vehicle use map is published, summer motorized use will be allowed only on designated routes.

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Draft Environmental Impact Statement:

Public comments accepted through August 4, 2008.

Hard copies of the Draft EIS will be available for viewing at the following locations:

• Buffalo, Jackson, and Big Piney Ranger District offices
• Bridger-Teton National Forest Supervisor’s office
• Teton County Library

OHV Route Designation Summary (.pdf - 206 Kb)

DEIS Comment Form (.pdf - 81 Kb)

Draft Environmental Impact Statement (.pdf - 3.25 Mb)

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Project Timeline

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Alternative Maps

Alternative A--No Action Alternative Map
Alternative B--Minimize the Number of Designated OHV Routes Map
Alternative C--Use of Seasonal Restrictions More than Closures Map
Alternative D--(Modified Proposed Action) Map
Alternative E--Maximize Opportunities for Motorized Travel Map

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Resource Maps

Elk/Bighorn Sheep/Moose Parturition (calving/birthing areas) Map
Grizzly Bear Primary Conservation Area Boundary Map
Pronghorn Migration Route Map
Old Growth Stands Map
Soil Stability (with Alternative A-current system) Map
Noxious Weed Data (with Alternative A-current system) Map
Desired Future Condition (Forest Plan DFC) (with Alternative A-current system) Map
Wilderness/Wilderness Study Area/ Inventoried Roadless Area Boundaries Map
Usable Terrain Map

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Online Public Comments:

The Forest is accepting comments throughout the process. Official comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement will be accepted until August 4, 2008. If you have difficulty viewing the on-line maps, please visit the Bridger-Teton National Forest Supervisor's office at 340 North Cache, Jackson, WY. For additional information, call (307) 739-5500

When sending your e-mail, please state your name, address and above map area or areas of concern.

Click here to send comments, concerns or interests you may have regarding this project for the North Zone of the Bridger-Teton National Forest.

If you would prefer to send your comments through the mail, please send them to:

Bridger-Teton National Forest
Attn: David Wilkinson
PO Box 1689
Jackson, WY83001

Thank you for your comments and your participation in the Travel Plan Revision Process for the North Zone of the Bridger-Teton National Forest

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Contact Information (Interdisciplinary Team Members)

Linda Merigliano - Project Leader and recreation planner -307-739-5428
Terry Hershey - Wildlife Biologist - 307-739-5411
David Wilkinson - GIS and Public Outreach - 307-739-5544
Theresa Moran - Engineering - 307-739-5501
Chad Hudson - Recreation Manager - 307-739-5427
Susan Marsh - Recreation and Wilderness Staff Officer - 307-739-5516
Merry Haydon - Archeologist - 307-739-5528
Ronna Simon - PH Hydrologist - 307-739-5598
Dave Fogle - Fisheries Biologist - 307-543-5301

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Press Releases

• Travel Planning Public Workshops Scheduled for May (April 26, 2006)
• Bridger-Teton Hosts Travel Planning Public Workshops in May (May 3, 2006)
• Proposal for Designated Road and Motorized Trail System on the North End of the Bridger-Teton National Forest Available for Public Comment (December 27, 2006)
• Comments Requested on the Northern Bridger-Teton Travel Planning (January 5, 2007)
• Perspectives on Motorized Recreation and Wildlife Trends, Opportunities, and Effects (January 29, 2007)
• Bridger-Teton National Forest Invites Public to Design Off Road Vehicle Route Alternatives (March 9, 2007)
• Field Trips Scheduled for Forest Service OHV Route Designation Project (August 14, 2007)
• Bridger-Teton Hosts Travel Planning/OHV Informational Public Workshop (April 28, 2008)
• Bridger-Teton National Forest Seek Public Review on Off-Highway Vehicle Proposal (June 16, 2008)
  

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Frequently Asked Questions

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USDA Forest Service - Bridger-Teton National Forest
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