Michigan Upper Peninsula Motorized Route Designation Workshops
Workshop Location: Great Northern Buffet521 North LincolnEscanaba, MI 49829906-789-0630
USFS Personnel - Thursday, October 26, 8AM - 5PMFriday, October 27, 8AM - 5PMPublic - Saturday, October 28, 9AM - 5PMSunday, October 29, 9AM - 5PM
The National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council (NOHVCC), in cooperation with the Hiawatha and Ottawa National Forests, is conducting a Motorized Route Designation Workshop in October 2006 for agency personnel and the public. The purpose of this workshop is to assist the Forest Service and the public in effective implementation of the USFS Travel Management Rule in their State. While the sessions on Thursday and Friday are designed primarily for Forest Service personnel and the sessions on Saturday and Sunday are designed primarily for the public, the sessions are open to all who want to attend and there is no charge. Continental breakfast will be served at 7:30 AM. Lunch and breaks will also be provided.
Registration is required on-line at:https://conference.nohvcc.org/?EVENT&EVENTCODE=010193-13&PASSWORD=up&template=up
The registration deadline is October 2, 2006.For questions about registration contact Ann Vance at 800-348-6487 or e-mail avance@nohvcc.org.
NOHVCC has secured a limited number of rooms at the Comfort Suites, 3600 Ludington St., Escanaba, MI 49829, 906-786-9630 on a first come basis. These rooms are at the government rate of $60 per night, $10 more for second person in same room. Ask for the NOHVCC room block. Deadline for this rate is Oct 11. After that date, call for availability.
This national workshop series is sponsored by the Americans for Responsible Recreational Access (ARRA), the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) and the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America (SVIA). Coordination of all workshops is by the NOHVCC. Design of the workshop sessions was a collective effort by professional trail consultants, ARRA, MIC, SVIA, American Motorcyclist Association (AMA), Blue Ribbon Coalition (BRC), United Four Wheel Drive Associations (UFWDA), and NOHVCC, with input from USFS trail managers.
The Agency Workshop objectives are:
* To develop a better understanding of the needs and concerns of OHV enthusiasts and other stakeholders in implementation of the USFS Travel Management Rule
* To improve the quality and the sustainability of trails, trail systems and areas through the implementation process
* To improve OHV enthusiast and other stakeholder input and support for implementation process
* To increase partnerships between the USFS, the OHV industry, OHV enthusiasts and other stakeholders
* To facilitate better communication between the USFS, OHV enthusiasts and other stakeholders
OHV Enthusiast and Other Stakeholders Workshop objectives are:
* To develop an understanding of the FS Travel Management Rule
* To help OHV enthusiasts and other stakeholders become more active in route designation decisions
* To help OHV enthusiasts and other stakeholders understand how to improve the quality and sustainability of trails, trails systems and areas through the implementation process
* To increase partnerships between the USFS, the OHV industry, OHV enthusiasts and other stakeholders
* To facilitate better communication between the USFS, OHV enthusiasts and other stakeholders
The National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council is a non-profit educational foundation. For information regarding NOHVCC and its workshop programs visit its website at www.nohvcc.org.
Dates and times listed below with presenter -
8:00 Welcome/Agenda Review/Introductions - Tom Crimmins
8:30 What is the NOHVCC? A 01 - Steve Uhles
8:45 Overview of Public Workshops A 02 - Tom Crimmins
9:00 Who Are the Enthusiasts? A03 - Steve Uhles
9:30 Rule Overview A 04 - Tom Crimmins
10:45 Current Status of Travel Management A05 All
11:15 The 4E's - Principals of Effective Trail Management A 06 - Tom Crimmins
12:45 System Planning & Design A07 - Tom Crimmins
2:45 System Planning & Design A 07 - Tom Crimmins
4:00 Addressing Conflict A 08 - Steve Uhles
8:00am Collecting & Compiling Route Data A09 - Steve Uhles
9:00 Volunteer Development & Management A 10 - Tom Crimmins
10:00 Funding & Other Resources A11 - Steve Uhles
11:00 Other Issues A 12 - Tom Crimmins
1:00 Wrap up - Tom Crimmins
9:00 Welcome / Introductions / Ground Rules - Tom Crimmins
9:30 What is NOHVCC E 01 - Steve Uhles
9:45 Status of Forest Service Route Designation - Steve Uhles
10:00 Rule Overview E 03 - Tom Crimmins
11:30 Route Designation Process E 04 - Tom Crimmins
12:30 Understanding the FS Organizational Structure E 05 - Steve Uhles
1:15 Lunch 2:00 Guide to the FS Planning Process E 06 - Steve Uhles
2:45 Working with Land Managers E 07 - Tom Crimmins
3:30 Providing Effective Input E 07 - Tom Crimmins
4:30 4Es - Principals of Effective Trail Management E 08 - Steve Uhles
9:00 System Planning and Design E 09 - Steve Uhles
12:00 Collecting and Compiling Route Data E10 - Tom Crimmins
1:45 Addressing Conflict E 11 - Steve Uhles
2:30 Understanding and Working With Collaboration E 1 - Tom Crimmins
3:30 Developing Resources to Help With Process E 13 - Steve Uhles
4:30 Wrap up - Tom Crimmins