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 Critical Biological Land Use Zones (see table 527: San Bernardino NF Critical Biological Land Use Zones, page 9): • City Creek Total national forest acres--San Bernardino Front Country: 84,566 Desired Condition: San Bernardino Front Country Place is maintained as a natural appearing 'first impression' landscape that functions as a scenic backdrop and forest portal with highquality, natural-appearing landscape vistas providing managed recreation opportunities. The valued landscape attributes to be preserved over time are craggy silhouettes of the mountain peaks, the mosaic of rock outcrops, an age-class mosaic in chaparral, coastal sage scrub, riparian habitat and the presence of conifers in the higher elevations and canyons. Chaparral and forested areas are managed to provide fire protection for adjacent urban communities, recreation areas and wildlife habitat. Habitat conditions for threatened, endangered, and sensitive species are improving over time. The Santa Ana River above the Seven Oaks Dam is a healthy aquatic ecosystem capable of supporting native fish and wildlife populations and a quality rainbow trout fishery. Invasive animal and plant species are reduced over time. Heritage properties and Native American gathering areas are identified and protected. Partnerships between the national forest and Native American tribes increase. Property lines are located and managed. Program Emphasis: Community protection from wildland fire is of the highest priority. It will be emphasized through public education, fire prevention, and fuels management in cooperation with city, county and state agencies. Community protection projects identified in the San Gorgonio Wilderness may be implemented to reduce the risk of wildland fire to communities. Forest health projects will be implemented to remove dead trees, reduce stand density and promote pre-suppression era fire return intervals. Habitat for threatened, endangered, and sensitive species, such as the southwestern willow flycatcher, mountain yellow-legged frog and speckled dace will be conserved. Activities on national forest land will also be managed to maintain the regional habitat linkage to the south. Opportunities for the removal of invasive non-native species will concentrate on tamarisk, treeof-heaven, arundo, and Spanish broom. The national forest will work with Southern California Edison and the water agencies to restore and maintain aquatic and riparian habitat and native species above the Seven Oaks Dam. Restoration of the Santa Ana sucker and the Santa Ana River speckled dace populations as the habitat recovers will be a priority. This will include prevention of invasive nonnative aquatic species from moving upstream from the Seven Oaks Dam. Through partnership agreements, Native American tribes provide assistance with identifying, protecting, interpreting heritage resources. Management is expected to focus on active participation with local governments to plan for scenic and recreation values while protecting important natural resources from adjacent urbanization and special-uses. New trail development of the Front Country Trail will be proposed and day-use recreation opportunities will be emphasized for a diverse urban population while protecting public safety and riparian habitat. National Forest staff expect recreational target shooting to be well-managed and developed recreation facilities to be reconstructed to improve their condition. Snowplay activities in Forest Falls will be managed. Page 82
September 2005 Land Management Plan Part 2 San Bernardino National Forest Strategy Conservation education will include a bilingual emphasis. Land acquisition is expected to consolidate ownership. Accurate national forest boundaries along the urban interface will be reestablished and maintained. Impacts from the Wildland/Urban Interface will be managed. The national forest will continue to work closely with developers, planners and local officials to reduce resource impacts and conflicts on national forest land from nearby development. 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. Both Mill Creek and Santa Ana River FERC projects will be maintained and monitored for effects on TES species and aquatic/riparian habitats. The Forest Service will pursue partnership opportunities with water companies, other agencies, and other private land owners for additional environmental improvements. Page 83
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