San Bernardino National Forest Land Management Plan - Part 2

Land Management Plan Part 2
San Bernardino National Forest Strategy
Established Research Natural Areas:
• Fishermans Camp 412 acres
Total national forest acres--Arrowhead Place: 36,663
September 2005
Desired Condition: The Arrowhead Place is maintained as a natural appearing landscape that
functions as a recreation retreat setting with seasonal influences. The built environment is that of
a mountain village with the dominant material of wood and stone accents. Chaparral and forested
areas are managed to provide fire protection for adjacent communities, recreation areas and
wildlife habitat. Habitat conditions for threatened, endangered, proposed, and sensitive species
are improving over time; invasive nonnative species are reduced. Accurate national forest
boundaries are reestablished and maintained. Heritage resources are identified, protected, and
interpreted through establishment of tribal partnerships. A wide variety of recreation uses will be
promoted, where appropriate and environmentally sustainable.
Program Emphasis: Community protection from wildland fire is of the highest priority. It will
be emphasized through public education, fire prevention, and fuels management. Forest health
projects will be implemented to remove dead trees and reduce stand density that will result in a
more natural pattern of low intensity fires and return intervals. In addition, these projects will
focus on returning forest ecosystems to a more healthy condition. Reforestation projects will
maintain tree diversity. Conservation education, with a focus on the demonstration and
interpretation of healthy forests, will be emphasized to enhance the experience of visitors and
promote stewardship. Building joint community based partnerships will be emphasized for
resource protection and restoration.
Heritage properties are identified, preserved and interpreted for their scientific values, tribal
interests, and public enjoyment. Enhancement of wildlife habitat and recovery of threatened,
endangered and sensitive species will be emphasized in all management activities. Maintaining
the unique biological diversity and regional habitat linkages, protecting Deep Creek and removal
of invasive nonnative species will be emphasized.
Acquisition of land will be emphasized to improve administrative and public access, increase
recreation opportunities, promote species recovery, and reduce urban/wildland boundaries.
Accurate national forest boundaries along the urban interface will be reestablished and
maintained. The national forest will continue to work closely with developers, planners and local
officials to reduce resource impacts and conflicts on national forest lands from nearby
development.
Conservation education will be emphasized at the National Children's Forest, Keller and
Strawberry Peak Fire lookouts, Heaps Peak Arboretum, Deep Creek, and along the Rim of the
World Scenic Byway. Renovation of developed sites will be emphasized, as will development of
safe areas for snowplay, development of a dispersed camping strategy, and day-use recreation at
Deep Creek. A wide variety of dispersed recreation opportunities are maintained over time. The
Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail remains a priority for management and maintenance. The
OHV route system is improved and unauthorized use is directed to system roads and trails.
Watershed management will be emphasized, as will restoration of areas burned in catastrophic
wildland fires. Law enforcement actions and activities will be emphasized to eliminate
unauthorized activities and to promote public safety and enjoyment.
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