7386

• UCREFRP Catalog Number: 7386
• Author: National Park Service.
• Title: Resource/Boundary Evaluation for Lands Adjacent to Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Monument, Colorado.
• USFW Year: 1990.
• USFW - Doc Type: Washington, D.C.
• Copyright Material: NO

AtT,ERNATIVE
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NPS

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NPS

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BLM

OPTION A
(GGSRMA)

OPTION B

(GGNCA)

PLlNKING

Loaded weapons of any kind not permitted in NPS units in
order to provide for visitor safety and to reduce potential for
poaching and vandalism.

Same as Alternative 1.

Generally ,permitted. Can be restricted in areas of
concentrated use.

Same as Alternative 3, Option A.

MANAGEMENT DIFFERENCES

FORESTRY

Woodcutting not allowed. Some harvest may be authorized
to control major insect or disease problems.

Same as Alternative 1.

Portion of area identified as suitable for management and
harvest of pinyon/juniper woodland in the Black Ridge area.
In WSA, woodland harvest only permitted for control of insect
and disease if necessary to protect resources outside of
management unit.

Same as Alternative 3, Option A.

HYDRO-DEVELOPMENT

None allowed in National Park areas. Enabling and
subsequent legislation prohibits this type of use in view of
associated resource degradation. The NPS also would not
support any proposals within the region that would directly
or indirectly alter the character or use of the lower Gunnison
Gorge.

Same as Alternative 1.

Temporary withdrawals for hydropower developments have
disallowed major on.the-ground evaluation by developers.
BlM would recommend the revocation of powersite reserves
and BOA withdrawals affecting the Gunnison Gorge.

Same as Alternative 3, Option A.

FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT

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Would be determined upon completion of General
Management Plan and public involvement. In NPS
wilderness, facilities limited to the types and number
essential to meet minimum requirements for administration
of wilderness area. Generally facilities restricted to
development zones along the perimeter.

Same as Alternative 1.

Developments limited to signing, delineation of trailhead
parking, and sanitary facilities for the major trail access
points.

Will construct trail heads, restrooms, and viSitor contact
stations.