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 are the big-tree conifer forests to provide the alpine character; and the relic quaking aspen grove, lodge pole pine forests and the rocky base of terrain providing numerous outcrops. The built environment emulates the natural environment by using wood and rock 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 at the Big Bear Discovery Center to enhance the experience of visitors and promote stewardship. Building joint community based partnerships will be emphasized for resource protection and restoration. Offering quality recreation opportunities while ensuring protection and recovery for threatened, endangered and sensitive plant and animal species is a priority. Capacity may be evaluated, offseason use promoted and facilities and scenic quality will be maintained and improved. Alternative locations for the Big Bear Sportsman's Club are being explored. Opportunities for the improvement of trails, facilities and water-based recreation will be explored. The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail remains a priority for management and maintenance. Management of special-use permitted recreation events and recreation residences and dispersed camping will be improved. The national forest will coordinate with Team Big Bear mountain bike permittee to bring several unclassified trails into the system and provide maintenance. Page 52
September 2005 Land Management Plan Part 2 San Bernardino National Forest Strategy View of Big Bear Lake from Bear Mountain Ski Area. Photo courtesy of Big Bear Mountain Resorts. Watershed condition and listed species habitats will be improved by relocating classified roads out of sensitive habitat where possible, decommissioning/adding to system/conversion to trails existing unclassified roads, which affect species habitat, and preventing unauthorized off-road vehicle use. Continued implementation of the Revised Road Maintenance Policy will reduce effects to roadside habitats. Actions to prevent extinction of the unarmored three-spine stickleback and restoration of degraded pebble plain habitat will remain a priority. Habitats for sensitive and other species of concern will be managed to prevent downward trends in populations or habitat capability and to prevent federal listing. Conservation and protection of ground and surface water resources and habitat linkages and removal of invasive species will be emphasized. The Big Bear Native Plant Nursery will continue to be the focus for ecological restoration projects on the national forest. The identification, evaluation, interpretation and protection of heritage properties will be emphasized and tribal partnerships will be enhanced. Acquisition of land will be emphasized to improve administrative and public access, increase recreation opportunities, promote species recovery and prevent undesirable development. Accurate national forest boundaries along the urban interface will be reestablished and maintained. Trespass and encroachment will be reduced. Law enforcement activities will be coordinated with other functional areas for the protection of national forest resources and the safety of national forest visitors and employees. Page 53
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