San Bernardino National Forest Land Management Plan - Part 2

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Land Management Plan Part 2 San Bernardino National Forest Strategy September 2005 fuels problem. Over a dozen communities are located here, and the number of residents living within the national forest boundary is one of the highest in the nation. This Place supports diverse plant and wildlife communities including a large expanse of high quality California spotted owl habitat and much of the known range of the southern rubber boa. Southwestern willow flycatcher, yellow warbler, northern flying squirrel, and many other special status species are found here. Wintering bald eagle day and night roost sites are present on national forest land adjacent to Lake Arrowhead and Silverwood Lake. Private land throughout the area has high potential for development, which is increasing species dependence on national forest land. Critical habitat for the arroyo southwestern toad is designated below 5,000 feet along Deep Creek and is proposed for the southwestern willow flycatcher. Deep Creek also supports native fish including a hybridized population of the Mohave tui chub. This corridor serves as an important habitat linkage, connecting southwestern willow flycatcher habitat in the desert to habitat in the mountains. An important landscape linkage for deer and bear is present in the Heap's Peak/Sheep Creek area, connecting desert and coastal areas. The Snow Valley Pebble Plain Complex supports one of the largest known occurrences of the ashy gray paintbrush, a federally threatened species. San Bernardino Mountains owl's-clover, Lemon lily, Humboldt lily, several other Region 5 sensitive plant species and vernal mesic habitat are also present throughout the Place. Significant historic and prehistoric heritage properties occur here. Rock Camp (a large prehistoric encampment named for its numerous bedrock milling features) is one of the bestknown heritage sites in southern California. Historically, the area was an important location of early logging activity and the setting of the "Battle of Indian Hill," the last major encounter between Euro-Americans and Native Americans in southern California. Visitors access the area by California State Highways 138 and 18, known as the Rim of the World Scenic Byway. California State Highways 330, 38 and 173 provide alternate access routes. Public access to Lake Arrowhead, and adjacent Lake Papoose is restricted by private property ownership. Power, water transmission, telephone, cable television, communication sites, and sewer rights-of-way cross national forest land serving the communities. There are many requests for additional non-recreation special-use permits, or expansions of existing permits. Popular motion picture filming locations are located here. Adjacent private land development has resulted in many encroachments on National Forest System lands. Abundant recreation opportunities (especially day-use) are provided here for both local residents and the large and diverse influx of seasonal visitors. Hiking, backpacking, camping, fly-fishing, horseback riding, wildlife viewing, fern gathering, mountain biking, hunting, pleasure driving and 4-wheeling opportunities are present. The hang-gliding and paragliding site at Pavika Point is nationally recognized. Recreational target shooting is available at a range operated under special-use authorization. Snowplay, nordic skiing, alpine skiing and snow boarding draw large crowds during the winter months. Snow mobile opportunities are available on National Forest System Road 1N96. The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail and the Camp Creek National Recreation Trail provide popular hiking, backpacking, and equestrian opportunities; nonmotorized and motorized trail opportunities are present along the North Shore National Recreation Trail. Although the most well-defined motorized trail system on the national forest occurs here, improvements could still be made. There are noise conflicts between national forest OHV use and adjacent landowners. Page 46
September 2005 Land Management Plan Part 2 San Bernardino National Forest Strategy There is also concern for effects to resources caused by increased off-trail mountain bike use. A non-motorized trail system linking mountain communities to the national forest has been proposed with community support. There are developed family campgrounds, group campgrounds, and day-use picnic areas located here, as well as organization camps and recreation residence tracts. Equestrian facilities and non-motorized loop trails are lacking. Heaps Peak Arboretum (partially burned in the Old Fire of 2003) offers self guided interpretive tours and the Fire Lookout Programs at Keller and Strawberry Peak offer fascinating interpretive and volunteer opportunities. In light of the recent tree mortality and Old Fire of 2003, there is a window of opportunity for the national forest and the community to develop a community based Volunteer Restoration Program. Recreation facilities and trails are in need of maintenance and improvements to meet public demand. Rehabilitation of unclassified roads is needed to improve water quality and provide solitude for wildlife. Unlawful activities, such as trash dumping, off-road vehicle use, and property vandalism are reoccurring problems adjacent to communities. Dispersed camping in unauthorized locations, creation of unauthorized routes and user created maintenance, and unlawful campfire use also occurs. Additional unlawful activities, including marijuana cultivation, methamphetamine lab dumps, and abandonment of stolen vehicles are increasing as urban areas within the national forest boundary continue to develop. Law enforcement staffing levels are inadequate to manage the number of users. Eligible Wild and Scenic Rivers: • Deep Creek 10.6 miles • Holcomb Creek 0.5 miles Special Interest Areas: • Childrens Forest 3,394 acres Page 47
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