Land Management Plan - Part 2 Los Padres National Forest Strategy

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Land Management Plan Part 2 Los Padres National Forest Strategy Table 2.3.6. Public Use and Enjoyment Performance Indicators, LPNF Performance Indicators for Public Use and Enjoyment Products Provided to Standard (Interpretation and Education) Recreation Special Use Authorizations Administered to Standard PAOT Days Managed to Standard (Developed Sites) Facilities Operation and Maintenance September 2005 Current Estimated Forest Capability and Level Need 76 95 98 210 1,133,111 3,629,884 Buildings, Grounds & Utilities: Facility Operations and Maintenance (FOM) encompass all activities that operate and maintain the national forest's infrastructure. This includes not only buildings, campgrounds and other facilities, but also trails and roads. The Buildings Program area includes operating approximately 270 structures located within the national forest’s 55 administrative sites, as well as utility systems including generators, water systems, wastewater systems and solar electric systems. Administrative facilities (i.e., offices, storage, warehouses, garages, visitor centers, communications, etc.) shall be provided and maintained so as to: • Provide safe and functional workspace. • Support the Built Environment Image Guide concept in the design and construction of buildings to improve the image, aesthetics, sustainability, and overall quality of Forest Service facilities. • Provide for the effective and efficient protection and management of the national forest by location and design of buildings. • Provide for facilities and related infrastructure that is maintained and operated in compliance with federal, state and local rules, codes and regulations. Page 28 Los Prietos ranger station
September 2005 Land Management Plan Part 2 Los Padres National Forest Strategy Maintain a Forest Facilities Master Plan. This plan will identify acquisition, conveyance, maintenance, decommissioning and disposal needs and priorities for Forest Service owned structures. Housing facilities for employees may be provided when necessary to meet the national forest's mission, when insufficient acceptable private sector facilities are available, or when recruitment and retention of a highly qualified workforce is severely constrained as a result of local high cost and availability of acceptable housing (see also: Fac 1 - Facilities Maintenance Backlog). Roads: Considering that the Los Padres National Forest is spread across 220 linear miles of central California, it is not surprising that it contains over 1,500 miles of roads (paved and nonpaved), which is still a very low density in terms of miles of road per square mile. Activities include grading unpaved roads, clearing rock fall, repairing potholes, signage, striping, resurfacing, and bridge maintenance. Management of the transportation system emphasizes user demand, national forest and community fire protection needs, and resource considerations. Implement the procedures and process of the forest-scale roads analysis process. Roads and trails are maintained, reconstructed or relocated to reduce the effects to species, watersheds, and heritage sites while safely accommodating use. Annually maintain 10 percent of National Forest System roads to their operational maintenance level. Designate routes for motorized use. Allow mechanized use (e.g., mountain bikes) only on designated routes. Work with communities to evaluate suitability of unauthorized trails. Work with communities in areas where user conflicts and/or resource damage occurs. The national forest expects to average approximately 50 miles of trail maintenance annually (see also: REC 3 - Recreation Participation; Trans 1 - Transportation System; Trans 3 - Improve Trails; and Trans 4 - Off-Highway Vehicle Opportunities). Evaluate roads accommodating high levels of use for improvement, including parking in appropriate locations for popular destinations. Develop or improve five trailheads annually to access the national forest (see also: Trans 1 - Transportation System). Trails: A 1,238-mile trail system is also a direct result of the national forest’s large size. Trail planners emphasize providing loop trails and connecting trails to enhance trail opportunities and minimize resource damage. Decommissioning of unneeded or unclassified roads and trails where environmental conflicts occur is emphasized. Initiate site-specific analysis on approximately 30 percent of the unclassified roads to make appropriate designations (National Forest System road, decommission or National Forest System trail, either motorized or non-motorized) (see also: Trans 2 - Unnecessary Roads). Access to the national forests is acquired where needed for administrative and public use through purchase, exchange, easements, and rights-of-way. Program emphasis will be on the development and maintenance of roads and trails systems that address access issues and minimize conflicts with private landowners (see also: Lands 1 - Land Ownership Adjustment). Page 29
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