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Angeles National Forest
701 North Santa Anita Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91006

(626) 574-1613

United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service.

Projects & Plans

[Photograph]: Forest Serviceemployees reviewing paperwork.Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA)

The Forest Service now has an on-line, web-based SOPA located on the nationalwebsite. This program will allow anyone with access to a computer to view allSOPAs produced at all forests within the agency.

The current SOPA Report contains a list of proposed actions that will begin or are currently undergoingenvironmental analysis and documentation. Questions and comments regarding projects listed in the SOPAshould be directed to the Project Contact shown in the SOPA.

Click on the following link for current and past Angeles Quarterly SOPA Reports.

For access to all SOPA reports, click on the NationalSOPA Website link to begin your search.

»   NOTICE:

Notice to architects, engineers, contractors: to search for contracting opportunities related to these and other projects on the Angeles National Forest, you can periodically check for RFPs by going to www.fbo.gov, then:

  • select "opportunities"
  • select "advanced search"
  • select "specific agency/ office/ location
  • from the dropdown menu, select "Department of Agriculture - Forest Service"
  • click on "show/update office locations for selected agencies"
  • select "Forest Service/R-5 Southern California Province, Angeles N.F."
  • fill out additional criteria to meet your search needs
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»   Scoping Notice:   Four Proposed Projects

The Santa Clara Mojave Rivers Ranger District (SCMRRD) is undertaking environmental analysis on four proposed projects throughout the district and requesting your comments on the following: The SCMRRD Plantation Maintenance Project, The Sawmill Liebre Forest Health Project, The Guffy Vegetation and Fuels Management Project, and The Tule Ridge/South Portal Fuels Project.

Four Project Scoping Letter

The SCMRRD Plantation Maintenance Project     Map of SCMRRD Plantations
The Sawmill Liebre Forest Health Project
The Guffy Vegetation and Fuels Management Project
The Tule Ridge South Portal Fuels Project

No herbicides will be used in these projects. These projects are located within the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) and will help provide increased protection from wildfire to nearby communities.

All interested parties are encouraged to participate in the scoping process. Please submit in writing your comments to Bob Blount, District Ranger Attention:   Tasha Hernandez at 28245 Ave. Crocker Suite 220 Valencia, CA 91355 by the 30-day comment period deadline of December 17, 2009.

»   Scoping Notice:   Williamson Rock Temporary Closure Resolution

The Angeles National Forest is asking for Public comments on a proposal to resolve the existing temporary closure in the Williamson Rock vicinity.

Williamson Rock is located on National Forest System lands within the Santa Clara-Mojave Rivers Ranger District, in upper Little Rock Canyon, Los Angeles County, California. The proposed action involves portions of T. 3N, R. 9W, Section 7, and T. 3N, R. 10W, Sections 11, 12, 13, and 14, SBM. The proposed action would reopen the area to dispersed recreation while providing required protection for Federally-listed biological species. The Forest is soliciting public input for the issues to be addressed in the environmental analysis.

Comments must be received within 45 days from the publication date of this notice (09/12). This comment period provides interested parties, including those affected by the proposal, an opportunity to make their concerns known. Comments may be mailed to Williamson Rock ID Team, ATTN: Darrell Vance, Angeles National Forest, 701 N. Santa Anita Ave, Arcadia, CA 91006, or electronically at dvance@fs.fed.us.

Letter to Interested Party
Location Map

»   Arcadia Supervisor's Office Building Replacement and Rincon Fire Station Consolidation

The Angeles National Forest is asking for Public comments on two Environmental Assessments: one to replace the Supervisor's Office in Arcadia; and another to consolidate the Rincon, Crystal Lake, and East Fork fire stations at Rincon, in the San Gabriel Canyon.

Comments must be received within 30 days from the publication date of this notice (Sep 2). This comment period provides interested parties, including those affected by the proposal, an opportunity to make their concerns known prior to the decision being made. Comments may be mailed to Jody Noiron, Forest Supervisor, Angeles National Forest, 701 N. Santa Anita Ave, Arcadia, CA 91006. For more information please contact George Farra at 626-574-5301 or gfarra@fs.fed.us.

Legal Notice
Arcadia Supervisor's Office Building Replacement EA
Rincon Fire Station Consolidation EA
Decision Notice & Finding of No Significant Impact-Arcadia SO
Decision Notice & Finding of No Significant Impact-Rincon SO

»   Fuels Reduction — Chilao Flat area

The Los Angeles River Ranger District (LARRD) of the Angeles National Forest (ANF) is conducting an environmental analysis under the provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to evaluate a fuels reduction project west of the Chilao Flate area, in the ANF. We are soliciting public input of the issues to be addressed in the environmental analysis. Initiation of this fuels reduction project is proposed to begin in FY2011 and involves vegetation treatments on 70 acres surrounding private land inholdings.

Comments should be submitted in writing and will be accepted until September 29, 2009. Issues and concerns should be addressed to:

Mike McIntyre, District Ranger
Los Angeles River Ranger District
12371 N Little Tujunga Canyon Road
San Fernando, CA   91342

Comments may also be submitted via FAX to (818) 8896-6727 or electronically to mmcintyre@fs.fed.us

Scoping Letter
Location Map

»   Fuels Reduction — La Cresenta area

The Los Angeles River Ranger District (LARRD) of the Angeles National Forest (ANF) is conducting an environmental analysis under the provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to evaluate a fuels reduction project in the La Cresenta area. We are soliciting public input of the issues to be addressed in the environmental analysis. Initiation of this fuels reduction project is proposed to begin in FY2011 and involves vegetation treatments on 280 acres.

Comments should be submitted in writing and will be accepted until September 29, 2009. Issues and concerns should be addressed to:

Mike McIntyre, District Ranger
Los Angeles River Ranger District
12371 N Little Tujunga Canyon Road
San Fernando, CA   91342

Comments may also be submitted via FAX to (818) 8896-6727 or electronically to mmcintyre@fs.fed.us

Scoping Letter
Location Map

»   Fuels Reduction — Monrovia area

The Los Angeles River Ranger District (LARRD) of the Angeles National Forest (ANF) is conducting an environmental analysis under the provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to evaluate a fuels reduction project north of the City of Monrovia, in the ANF. We are soliciting public input of the issues to be addressed in the environmental analysis. Initiation of this fuels reduction project is proposed to begin in FY2011 and involves vegetation treatments on 75 acres.

Comments should be submitted in writing and will be accepted until September 29, 2009. Issues and concerns should be addressed to:

Mike McIntyre, District Ranger
Los Angeles River Ranger District
12371 N Little Tujunga Canyon Road
San Fernando, CA   91342

Comments may also be submitted via FAX to (818) 8896-6727 or electronically to mmcintyre@fs.fed.us

Scoping Letter
Location Map

»   Fuels Reduction — Sunland area

The Los Angeles River Ranger District (LARRD) of the Angeles National Forest (ANF) is conducting an environmental analysis under the provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to evaluate a fuels reduction project north of the City of Sunland, in the ANF. We are soliciting public input of the issues to be addressed in the environmental analysis. Initiation of this fuels reduction project is proposed to begin in FY2011 and involves vegetation treatments on 500 acres.

Comments should be submitted in writing and will be accepted until September 29, 2009. Issues and concerns should be addressed to:

Mike McIntyre, District Ranger
Los Angeles River Ranger District
12371 N Little Tujunga Canyon Road
San Fernando, CA   91342

Comments may also be submitted via FAX to (818) 8896-6727 or electronically to mmcintyre@fs.fed.us

Scoping Letter
Location Map

»   Angeles Crest Scenic Byway Corridor Management Plan

The Angeles Crest Scenic Byway was designated a California State Scenic Highway on March 12, 1971 and a National Forest Scenic Byway on October 5, 1990. This 55-mile stretch of California State Route 2 travels through the San Gabriel Mountains and provides access to spectacular scenery, geological features, historic sites, recreational opportunities, important ecological and biological areas, and mountain communities within driving distance of Los Angeles. The western terminus begins in La Canada Flintridge, California in the greater Los Angeles Basin, and extends north and east through the Angeles National Forest to the Los Angeles/ San Bernardino County line west of Wrightwood, California. The portion of Route 2 that continues east to the intersection of State Highway 138 is eligible for state scenic designation. For more info, see the report links below :

Angeles Crest Scenic Byway Corridor Management Plan (PDF 6.6MB)

Angeles Crest Scenic Byway CMP Appendix A (Map) (PDF 1.5 MB)

»   SCE Veterans Circuit

The Los Angeles River Ranger District has approved a request from Southern California Edison to allow the replacement and reroute of the overhead and underground conductor, poles and associated appurtenances of the Veteran Circuit damaged or impacted by the Sayre Fire. The reroute of existing line is to avoid impacts to resources as well as to minimize impacts from installation and allow for better long-term maintenance access.

Decision Memo   (PDF, 1189kb)

»   Crystal Lake High Value Tree Protection Project

The San Gabriel River Ranger District, Angeles National Forest is seeking public comment on the proposed Crystal Lake High Value Tree Protection Project.

The Crystal Lake High Value Tree Protection Project involves approximately 312 acres of National Forest land located at Crystal Lake Campground in the Angeles National Forest. The project is classified as Developed Area Interface in the Angeles National Forest Land Management Plan.

Proposed Action   (PDF, 43kb)
Scoping Letter   (PDF, 33kb)

»   Crystal Lake Recreation Area Forest Health Improvement

The San Gabriel River Ranger District, Angeles National Forest, proposes to improve forest health in the Crystal Lake Recreation Area located in San Gabriel Canyon.

During the 2002 Curve Fire much of the project area burned, leaving high degree of mortality in the existing pine plantation, natural oak stand and natural conifer stand. Lack of management activity in this area since the fire has lead to the invasion of brush species into these tree stands and has created a situation where a future fire could again spread rapidly and at high intensity, damaging the residual stand.

Scoping Letter   (PDF, 13kb)

»   San Gabriel River Backbone Fuelbreak

The San Gabriel Backbone fuelbreak represents a strategic series of ridgelines separating backcountry areas on the San Gabriel River Ranger District from the wildland urban interface of Azusa and State Highway 39. The area was burned in several fires between 1997 and 2000, and over time brush has begun to establish back on the fuelbreak reducing its potential effectiveness. There is a need for maintenance of the fuelbreak to assure the viability of this wildland fire control feature to; provide for firefighter safety through use of the fuelbreak as a strategic and tactical barrier to fire spread; and reduce the potential of catastrophic fire spreading from the interface into the Forest, as well as limit fires spreading out of the Forest into the developed interface areas of the front country.

Decision Memo   (PDF, 1629kb)

»   San Gabriel River Ranger District and San Dimas Experimental Forest Seeks Comment on their Invasive Plant Treatment Project

The San Gabriel River Ranger District and San Dimas Experimental Forest are asking for public comments on a proposal to treat invasive plant species in the San Gabriel, Big and Little Dalton, and San Dimas drainages. The scoping letter, project description, and 11x17 map can be downloaded for viewing and printing or you can request a hard copy at the District office located at 110 N. Wabash Avenue, Glendora, CA 91741 or by calling (805) 220-6388.

We request that your comments be submitted by June 15, 2009 to ensure they are incorporated into the environmental analysis. Presently, the intent is to document the analysis in an Environmental Assessment. If you have any questions regarding the proposal or would like to be included on the mailing list for future notifications, please contact Planning Project Manager Marian Kadota at (805) 220-6388 or by email: mkadota@fs.fed.us.

Project description   (PDF, 510KB)
Map 11x17   (PDF, 6MB)
Scoping Letter   (PDF, 131KB)

»   Oak Flat Restoration Project

In 2006 the Day Fire burned over 7,100 acres on the Angeles National Forest (ANF). Of that acreage none to date has been restored or planted. The area around the Oak Flat Fire Station was among the areas burned. Historically there has been no major fire event in the Oak Flat area for 80 years.

During this timeframe the area has developed with heavy chaparral and is intermixed with small live canyon oaks and other oak species in multiple stem form. Some scattered pine is apparent in elevations starting around 3000 feet. Bigcone Douglas Fir is also scattered throughout the drainages.

Decision Memo   (PDF, 57kb)

»   Kagel Mountain Restoration Project

Kagel Mountain is a popular destination for both legal and illegal motorized vehicle users. Thearea is used legal 4-wheeel drive and motorcycle enthusiasts, who keep to the designated roadduring hunting season. Other non-motorized recreational usage is hang gliding, wildlife andscenic viewing. Illegal motorized vehicle use has lead to the development of unauthorized trailsand creation of an obstacle course that are contributing to erosion, rutting, soil compaction,vegetation removal and spread of invasive plants. The Angeles National Forest has obtained anOHV Restoration Grant to restore illegal use (trails, obstacle course, staging area etc).

Draft Decision Memo   (PDF, 558kb)

»   Angeles National Forest seeks public comment on off-highway vehicle grant application

Angeles National Forest officials will submit a cooperative grant application to the State of California Off-highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division for 2009/2010 "Green Sticker" grants, and are seeking public comment on the application. Comments on the application must be received between March 3, 2009, and April 6, 2009.

Green Sticker grants provide funding to help protect, maintain, and enhance the Forest's designated off-highway vehicle (OHV) system. If awarded, grant money would be used for trails and facilities maintenance, signage, wildlife and cultural resource protection, restoration projects, and law enforcement support at OHV areas.   read more »

»   Notice of Decision:   Fuels and Vegetation Management Activities, Administrative Sites. Angeles National Forest, Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers Ranger District, Los Angeles County

On March 16, 2009, Michael McIntyre, District Ranger of the Santa Clara Mojave Rivers Ranger District signed a Decision Memo authorizing the creation of defensible space around Administrative Sites of the Santa Clara Mojave Rivers Ranger District. Copies of the Decision Memo are available at 28245 Ave. Crocker #220, Santa Clarita, CA 91355.

Since no comments expressing concerns were received during the 30-day comment period ended March 9, 2009, this decision is not subject to appeal (36 CFR 215.12).

Decision Memo - Admin Sites   (PDF, 90kb)
Notice of Decision   (PDF, 10kb)

»   Administrative Site Fuels Reduction Activities

The San Gabriel River Ranger District, Angeles National Forest, requests comments on a draft Decision Memo that describes the District Ranger’s decision to authorize a fuels reduction project for the Mt. Baldy Village area. This work would reduce hazard fuels, create defensible space, and provide for public, employee, and firefighter safety in the event of a wildfire. Copies of the Decision Memo are available at the District Office, or can be downloaded or viewed at www.fs.fed.us/r5/angeles.

Decision Memo - Baldy Village   (PDF, 732kb)

Comments must be received within 30 days from the publication date of this notice in the Inland Valley Bulletin (Feb 9), and may be mailed to L’Tanga Watson, District Ranger, San Gabriel River Ranger District, 110 N. Wabash Ave., Glendora, CA 91741. Comments may also be faxed to (626) 914-3790, or sent electronically to lwatson02@fs.fed.us . For more information, call (626) 335-1251.

»   Opportunity to Comment:   Chantry Road Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project

The Los Angeles River Ranger District, Angeles National Forest, requests comments on a hazardous fuels reduction project, (Chantry Road Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project) that was originally a Categorical Exclusion, (CE) number 10. An environmental analysis was conducted for this action. As a result of the analysis, a determination has been made that this action is in a category of actions that are excluded from documentation in an Environmental Assessment or Environmental Impact Statement. The category of action that was originally used is no longer available, CE number 10. The category of action that now will be used is under FSH 1909.15, Chapter 31.2.6, Timber stand and/or wildlife habitat improvement activities which do not include the use of herbicides or do not require more than one mile of low standard road construction (Service level D, FSH 7709.56). The reason we will be using this new CE for this project is that it will involve thinning or brush control to improve growth, or to reduce fire hazards. Additional information regarding this action can be obtained from Scott Lowden at the Los Angeles River Ranger District, 12371 N. Little Tujunga Canyon Road, San Fernando, CA, 91342, or by phone, 818-899-1900, x.257, or electronically to slowden@fs.fed.us

Comments on this project and/or use of this new CE must be received within 30 days from the publication date of this notice in the Daily News, and may be mailed to Mike McIntyre, District Ranger, Los Angeles River Ranger District, at the above address. Comments may also be faxed to 818-896-6727, or sent electronically to mmcintyre@fs.fed.us for more information, call 818-899-1900.

»   Bouquet Creek Restoration Project, Angeles National Forest,
Santa Clara/Mojave River Ranger District, Los Angeles County

The Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers Ranger District of the Angeles National Forest is conducting environmental analysis under the provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to analyze the environmental impacts of a stream restoration project in Bouquet Canyon. The Angeles National Forest is proposing to restore a portion of Bouquet Creek that contains a federally endangered fish species, the unarmored threespine stickleback (Gasterosteus aculeatus). Current stream conditions present a hazard to this species.

We are soliciting public input of the issues and concerns to be addressed in the environmental analysis. Copies of the proposed action are available at the District and Supervisors office and on the Angeles Quarterly SOPA Reports.

The Responsible Official for the preparation of the environmental analysis is Nathan Sill, Wildlife Biologist. Written comments will be accepted until February 15, 2009 and should be addressed to Peter Johnston, Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers Ranger District, 28245 Avenue Crocker, Suite 220, Valencia, CA 91355. Comments may also be submitted electronically to pjohnston@fs.fed.us or faxed to (661) 295-5829. All comments received become a part of the project record and are available for public review. If you have any questions regarding this proposal, please contact Peter Johnston at (661) 296-9710.

»   Little Tujunga Roadside Fuels Treatment

This project is included in the Angeles National Forest's Fuels and Vegetation Management Activities, and will enhance strategic and tactical opportunities in case of a wildfire. The project follows the direction of the National Fire Plan and would not result in adverse environmental effects.

Decision Memo — Little Tujunga   (PDF, 90kb)
Project Area Map   (PDF, 568kb)

»   Clear Creek, Gold Creek, and Santa Clara Divide fuels Management Activities, Fuelbreaks

The Los Angeles River Ranger District, Angeles National Forest, requests comments on three draft Decision Memos that document the District Ranger's decision to proceed with re-establishing the Gold Creek, Clear Creek, and Santa Clara Divide fuel breaks. The legal description of the proposed projects are: Clear Creek Fuel Break, T.2., R.12 W., Sections 4,5,7,8,9, and T.2 N., R.13 W., Sections 12,13. Santa Clara Divide Fuel Break, T.4 N., R.13 W., Sections 25,34,35,36, and T.3 N., R.14 W., Sections 3,4,8,9, and T.3 N., R.14W., Section 7, and T.3N., R.15W., Sections 8,9,10,11,12,14,15,16. Gold Creek Fuel Break, T. 3 N., R .13 W., Sections 17,19,20,29,30,32,33, and T.3 N., R14 W., Sections 24, 25. Copies of the Decision Memo are available at the District Office, or can be downloaded, or viewed at Angeles National Forest website.

Comments must be received within 30 days from the publication date of this notice in the Daily News, and may be mailed to Mike McIntyre, District Ranger, Los Angeles River Ranger District, 12371 N. Little Tujunga Canyon Road, San Fernando, CA 91342. Comments may also be faxed to 818-896-6727, or sent electronically to mmcintyre@fs.fed.us. For more information, call 818-899-1900.

Decision Memo — Clear Creek Fuelbreak   (PDF, 336kb)
Decision Memo — Gold Creek Fuelbreak   (PDF, 314kb)
Decision Memo — Santa Clara Divide   (PDF, 310kb)

»   Forest Service Seeks Comment on Reforestation Project at Oak Flat Fire Station in the Santa Clara Mojave Rivers Ranger District

The Santa Clara Mojave Rivers Ranger District is asking for public comments on a proposal to plant native tree species in areas burned during the 2006 Day Fire. These planting areas are located near the Oak Flat Fire Station.

The proposal and public scoping document can be viewed at the district office located at 28245 Ave Crocker, Suite 220 Valencia, CA 91355 or on the Angeles National Forest website under "Projects and Plans."

The comment period, which will close on February 15, 2009, provides interested parties including those affected by the proposal an opportunity to make their concerns known prior to a decision being made. Comments may be mailed to Mike McIntyre, District Ranger Attn: Tasha Hernandez, Santa Clara Mojave Rivers Ranger District 28245 Ave Crocker Valencia, CA 91355. For more information please call 661-296-9710.

This project is categorically excluded from documentation in an Environmental Assessment or Environmental Impact statement. The agency's decision to proceed with the action will be documented in a decision memo.

The activities for categorical exclusion are cited in Forest Service Handbook 1909.15_30.31.2 (6):   "Timber stand and /or wildlife habitat improvement activities which do not include the use of herbicides or do not require more than one mile of low standard road construction" (Service level D, FSH 7709.56).

Oak Flat Scoping Letter   (PDF, 475kb)
Oak Flat Project Description   (PDF, 27kb)

»   Acton Clay Quarries Twenty-Year Plan of Operation — North Star Minerals, Inc.

The United States Forest Service has conducted an environmental analysis and prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) to disclose the direct, indirect, and cumulative environmental effects that would result from approving a 20-year plan of operations for the continuation and expansion of mining operations at the Acton Clay Quarries by North Star Minerals, Inc. (NSM).

The purpose for this action is to make locatable mineral material available, as provided by statute. The statutes authorizing this use of National Forest System lands and resources include the 1872 Mining Law, as amended (30 U.S.C. 21-54), and its implementing regulations at 36 CFR part 228; the Mining and Minerals Policy Act of 1970; the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, and Forest Service policy as described in Forest Service Manual 2800.

Decision Notice & Finding of No Significant Impact   (PDF, 72kb)

»   KCAL Facility Improvement

Proposed Action:   KCAL proposes to improve its facility at Mt. Wilson to comply with the February 17th, 2009 deadline to convert all television transmission to digital. KCAL is requesting authorization to improve the transmission facilities located at 1 Mt. Wilson Road, Building #9, Mt. Wilson, California, 91023 in accordance with a directive from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regarding Digital Television (DTV) transmission. The scope of work is comprised of improvements to the facility electrical systems, HVAC, emergency power systems, site access gate and television transmission systems. The majority of the improvements are internal to the building structures. There will not be any addition of square footage to existing structures, modifying the television tower or changing the size of the fenced area where the buildings are located. The proposed improvements will be in accordance with the "Mt. Wilson Communications Site Management Plan." Licensed, bonded and insured professional tradesman will perform all site work.

Decision Memo   (PDF, 320kb)

»   Richland Towers Facility Replacement Project

Since the mid-forties, Mt. Wilson has been the location for broadcast facilities for the greater Los Angeles and southern California region. The Richland Towers Facility has been in use since the plans for construction were developed in 1948. Richland Towers purchased the facility from KCOP-TV (Channel 13) in 2004. As broadcast technology has changed over time, so has the equipment and function of the broadcasting facilities at Mt. Wilson.

Decison Memo   (PDF, 605kb)

»   Shortcut Saddle SST Installation

Proposed Action:   The Los Angeles River Ranger District, in partnership with the California Trail Users Coalition (CTUC), proposes to install a Sweet Smelling Toilet (SST) transmission. The scope of work consists of the installation of a SST within the already developed area for the Shortcut Saddle Trailhead. Construction of the new SST will include the excavation of an area approximately 10 feet x 20 feet with the pit approximately 8 feet deep. All excavated material will be either used on site or placed in an approved disposal area. Exterior work will involve hardened surfaces that will make the SST ADAcompliant. The activities proposed for the SST construction will be confined to existing parking lot and disturbed areas.

Decision Memo   (PDF, 574kb)

»   Whitaker Peak Condor Habitat Improvement Project

The Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers Ranger District of the Angeles National Forest is proposing to improve habitat conditions for the federally endangered California condor (Gymnogyps californianus) in the Whitaker Peak area to comply with the Endangered Species Act and the Forest Land Management Plan of 2005. The decision memo was approved and signed. Implementation of the action can now begin.

Decision Memo   (PDF, 98kb)

»   Bear Divide Condor Habitat Improvement Project

The Decision Memo for the Bear Divide Condor Habitat Improvement Project was approved and signed on August 27, 2008. Implementation of the action can now begin.

Decision Memo   (PDF, 4MB)

»   Angeles NF Land Management Plan

The 2005 Land Management Plan (Forest Plan)for the Angeles National Forest will provide strategic guidance for the next 10-15 years.

»   Recreation Facility Analysis

Many of the forest's developed recreation sites were built 30-50 years ago. Since then, visitor preferences and demographicshave changed. Some sites are in poor condition, do not meet visitor's expectations, and are not used to capacity. This analysisserves as a working tool to help National forests align their developed recreation needs, and all forests should be completing theprocess by the end of 2008.   more »

The Angeles National Forest has prepared a 5 year program of work (POW) for developed recreation sites. This POW is the result of a National seven step process know as Recreation Facilities Analysis which was designed to help forests evaluate and align their recreation sites with each forest's unique characteristics, projected recreation demand, visitor expectations and revenue. It helps establish priorities for operations, maintenance and investment in existing recreation facilities and plan for future needs. Public involvement is a critical part of the process and the forest is actively seeking review and comment on this proposed POW.

Many of the forest's developed recreation sites were built 30-50 years ago. Since then, visitor preferences and demographics have changed. Some sites are in poor condition, do not meet visitor's expectations, and are not used to capacity. This analysis serves as a working tool to help National forests align their developed recreation needs, and all forests should be completing the process by the end of 2008.

The goals of the Recreation Facility Analysis are to:

  • Focus resources on the most appropriate recreation opportunities to meet changing public desires and demands
  • Maintain or enhance visitor satisfaction with the sites and services provided
  • Meet quality health and safety standards at all developed recreation sites
  • Be financially sustainable
  • Be environmentally sound
  • Maintain community sustainability

Seven Step Process —
The Recreation Facility Analysis process involves seven steps, each bringing the Angeles National Forest&339;s developed recreationsites in closer alignment with the forest's unique characteristics, projected demand, visitor expectations and revenue.

STEP 1:   Prepare Site Inventory & Financial Data
Forest recreation-site facility inventory and associated financial data is updated. Participants determine preliminary operation andmaintenance, and deferred maintenance estimates for each recreation site.

STEP 2:   Identify Unit Recreation Program Niche
Recreation-visitor use and market data are examined to determine the focus of the forest's recreation program. Participants developmap that displays the forest's recreation settings and summary paragraph that characterizes the forest's unique recreationprogram "niche."

STEP 3:   Identify Operational Efficiencies
Recreation sites are examined to determine if efficiencies can be undertaken to further reduce site expenditures or eliminate deferredmaintenance. Participants determine a proposed set of management options for each site to reduce costs.

STEP 4:   Rank Recreation Sites
Recreation sites are rated through the use of a series of questions involving the sites' conformance with the forest recreationprogram niche; their financial and operational efficiency; their effects on environmental sustainability; and their effects on communitystability.

STEP 5:   Propose 5-year Program of Work to Stakeholders
The proposed 5-year program of work for recreation sites is prepared based upon the analysis completed in the previous four steps. Broaderdiscussions with stakeholders are sought to explore alternative ways of operating sites or building new partnerships.

STEP 6:   Finalize 5-year Proposed Program of Work
The 5-year program of work for recreation sites is refined, based upon the broader discussions with stakeholders.

STEP 7:   Implementation
Annually, site-specific steps are proposed to implement the 5-year program of work for recreation sites. Prior to implementation, NationalEnvironmental Policy Act and other agency coordination requirements are completed.


Public Participation
Although the official comment period is over, we recognize the importance of these sites and welcome your ongoing comments and suggestions. Since this is a Program of Work, we believe that your continued input is essential to ensure that the results of the Recreation Facility Analysis process continues to meet visitor needs and offer the best recreation opportunities in places important to a variety of forest users. Copies of the Program Of Work are available at the Angeles National Forest Supervisor's Office, 701 N. Santa Anita Avenue, Arcadia, CA 91006 or you can view the document on line. If you have comments or suggestions, please submit them through this website, in person or by mailing them to:

RFA — Angeles National Forest
701 N. Santa Anita Avenue
Arcadia, CA   91006
 
» mailroom_r5_angeles@fs.fed.us or if you have specific questions please feel free to contact George Farra (626) 574-5301.
 
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