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egard to their proposed project. Applicants typically incorporate trail watch programs
with volunteers from the OHV community to assist with Soil Standard implementation.
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The OHMVR Division contracts with the California Geologic Survey (CGS)
to provide technical expertise and peer review assistance with Soil Standard
implementation for SVRAs and the Grants Program.
Habitat Protection Program Implementation
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Since 2014, SVRA environmental scientists have collaborated to design custom
databases to manage collected scientific data within each of the SVRAs. The
newly implemented methodology for storing information is expected to benefit the
Wildlife Habitat Protection Program (WHPP) and the Habitat Monitoring System
(HMS) reporting by allowing collected data to be extrapolated and analyzed much
more efficiently. Additionally, the OHMVR Division has contracted with private
consultants and academic researchers to work with SVRAs to provide peer reviews
regarding study design methods and data analysis to further improve WHPPs and
HMS reporting.
Monitoring Soil Erosion on Recreational Trails
Carnegie SVRA has several miles of trails that accommodate motorcycles, all terrain vehicles
(ATV), and administrative vehicles. SVRA staff utilize the Soil Standard Guidelines in trail
evaluations to examine the degree of compaction (static, dynamic, or kneading), water travel
(rilling, gullying, slope, berming, or whooping), soil saturation, and erosion prevention along
every trail. These evaluations help protect water quality, habitat, and ensures visitors have the
best riding experience. In 2016, Carnegie SVRA transitioned to using Global Positioning System
(GPS) equipment to collect the data and Geographical Information System (GIS) software
to store the data. SVRA managers use the data to monitor the trail system and to plan for
rehabilitation projects, trail maintenance, and to meet regulatory compliance.
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