Glenwood Springs Field Office Recreation Appendix Working Draft

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Working Draft—GSFO Recreation Appendix- 3-6-2009 • ROW avoidance areas are applied to developed recreation sites(AU). • The SRMA is retained for long-term management(MA). • Developed recreation sites are retained for long-term management(MA). Mineral Material (salable)Disposal: • The SRMA is closed to mineral material (salable such as moss rock,top soil, sand and gravel,scoria,fill dirt)disposal (AU). Mineral Withdrawal: • Petition for withdrawal to the Secretary of the Interior developed recreation sites for closure to the mining laws for locatable exploration or development(locatable minerals). Non-energv Solid Mineral Leasing: • All federal mineral estate within SRMAs would be closed to non-energy solid mineral leasing (AU). Special Recreation Permits: • No competitive events, group use or commercial special recreation permits will be authorized due to natural and cultural resource concerns(MA). Stipulations for Oil and Gas Leasing and Other Surface-Disturbing Activities: • Apply a no surface occupancy stipulation (GS/K-NSO-46)on surface occupancy and surface-disturbing activities in the SRMA for the protection of the recreation activities, recreation outcomes and the RSCCs (AU). • Apply a controlled surface use stipulation (GS/K-CSU-18)on surface occupancy and surface-disturbing activities to minimize conflicts with developed (and future),recreation sites and to mapped(and future) national/regional trails, local system trails that connect communities, and trailheads and interpretive sites with exceptional recreation values or significant public interest(AU). Visual Resource Management(VRM): • The SRMA will be classified as VRM Class II and managed under VRM Class II objectives(MA). • Apply a controlled surface use stipulation (GS/K-CSU-15)on VRM Class II to retain the existing character of the landscape(AU). • Apply a no surface occupancy stipulation (GS/K-CSU-41)on surface occupancy and surface-disturbing activities in VRM Class II areas with slopes over 30 percent and high visual sensitivity to preserve the visual setting and visual integrity. Lands with high visual sensitivity are those lands within five miles of the sensitive viewshed (AU)corridors of moderate to high visual exposure,where details of vegetation and landform are readily discernible,and changes in visual contrast can be easily noticed by the casual observer(AU). Information Support Actions The primary customers are residents of the Roaring Fork Valley(community market strategy)with the customer segment(niche)identified as beginning OHV drivers and riders seeking short, close-to-home trips. Customer Information: • Word of mouth marketing only. The SRMA will not be highlighted on websites, in advertisements, or brochures, directed towards destination customers outside of the Roaring Fork Valley(IA). Education/Interpretation/Information: • Create a basic SRMA brochure/map including:targeted outcomes, RSCCs,estimated times, private and public ownership,trail etiquette and stewardship information to help preserve the special landscape character of this place(IA)and provide the SRMA map/brochure at on-site locations only(IA). Monitoring Support Actions • Monitor outcome attainment and preferences through customer assessments(e.g. focus group interviews or visitor studies)on five year intervals or as funding allows. Monitor activity participation and RSCCs annually during the primary use season of mid-April through October(IA). Page I 11