San Bernardino National Forest Land Management Plan - Part 2

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Land Management Plan Part 2 San Bernardino National Forest Strategy 75 percent of these areas to reduce or eliminate conflicts (REC 2 - Sustainable Use and Environmental Design). September 2005 Recreation special-uses are expected to remain an important program component, including winter sports, recreation events, recreation residences, organization camps, and outfitter/guides including lodges, resorts and clubs. New recreation special-use permits will be authorized when use is compatible with forest plan direction; a similar opportunity does not exist on non-federal lands and impacts to national forest resources can be mitigated. Emphasis will be given to resolving issues related to administration of existing permits rather than processing new authorizations. Investment emphasis is expected to focus on national forest recreation facility needs. Staff expect to develop opportunities through partnerships and special funding to reduce the backlog of facility maintenance by approximately 5-10 percent (Fac 1 - Facilities Maintenance Backlog). Conservation Education Conservation education will receive a substantial emphasis including a focus on developing land stewardship ethics (REC 4 - Conservation Education). National Forest staff expect the quality of the program to improve and to reach more participants including a diverse urban demographic. Expectations include amending the existing national forest interpretive plan to address changing demographics and new issues, including strategies for forest health and high-use recreation sites/areas where threatened, endangered, proposed, candidate, and sensitive species and heritage conflicts may occur. Implementation of existing interpretive plans will be emphasized. The Conservation Education Program will emphasize leveraging scarce resources by increasing national forest partnerships by approximately 20 percent, with a focus on forest health, investment projects, visitor services, and reducing the maintenance backlog. Landscape and Scenery Management The Landscape and Scenery Management Program emphasis is expected to conserve and restore aesthetic, recreation, and open space values, especially those of high-valued landscapes that serve as scenic backdrops to local communities and those with increasingly rare values, such as open space and solitude (LM 1 - Landscape Aesthetics, LM 3 - Landscape Character, LM 2 - Landscape Restoration, and REC 1 - Recreation Opportunity). Landscape scenery improvement shall Page 32
September 2005 Land Management Plan Part 2 San Bernardino National Forest Strategy be planned in the accomplishment of proposed activities. Improvement may include the opening of views, forest health practices, vegetation planting, or plant species emphasis. Law Enforcement Law enforcement services are an integral part of the Forest Service’s day-to-day management. These services include the administration of permits and contracts, the dissemination of visitor information regarding the use of national forest lands, and the enforcement of the rules and regulations that govern the management of the national forest. The authority for providing law enforcement services is described at 16 USC 551 and 559. The means to implement these authorities are found in 36 CFR 261 and Title 18 of the United States Code. Visitor safety and resource protection activities are accomplished using law enforcement officers working at three different levels. These are: (1) Forest Protection Officers are primarily responsible for public contact in the field, public information and education efforts and they have the authority to write citations. This level of enforcement focuses on the prevention of violations when in the field; (2) Law Enforcement Officers are responsible for the prevention of crimes and the enforcement of federal laws and regulations on national forest and adjacent land. These officers carry firearms and can make arrests; and (3) Special Agents are the investigative arm of the agency and are responsible for the staff work related to the arrest and prosecution of criminals and for the development of reports that address claims made for and against the government. Table 2.4.6. Public Use and Enjoyment Performance Indicators, SBNF 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) Recreation Days Managed to Standard (General Forest Areas) Facilities Operation and Maintenance Buildings, Grounds & Utilities Current Estimated Forest Capability Level and Need 185 400 875 1,010 269,362 356,976 5,699 14,500 This program area focuses on operating and maintaining Forest Service owned and leased fire and administrative buildings and other associated buildings and infrastructures. The national forest has 222 non-recreation buildings and three visitor centers located on 43 administrative sites. The facilities include administrative offices, fire stations, communication and utility buildings, barracks, storage buildings, shop buildings, and an airtanker base. This program includes operating and maintaining numerous gas and electrical utility systems, 25 water systems, and 53 sewage disposal systems. Work involves annual (routine) maintenance and deferred/heavy maintenance, as well as facility upgrades and improvements to buildings, utilities and grounds. The Administrative Buildings and Grounds Program will emphasize maintaining and improving existing facilities and exploring new opportunities to develop fire management support facilities. Page 33
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