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Working Draft—GSFO Recreation Appendix- 3-6-2009 Special Recreation Permits(SRP): • SRPs will be issued as a discretionary action. Analyze applications through the SRP Permit Evaluation Criteria for the issuance of Class I special recreation permits that are consistent with RMP objectives (MA). • No competitive events would be authorized and no additional upland commercial special recreation permits will be authorized unless they are necessary for helping people realize non-motorized recreation activity opportunities(e.g. upland outfitting service)(AU). • Commercial groups will be managed to not exceed a season average of more than 8 people per group (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-NSO-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 Colorado residents during the summer season and out-of-state visitors during the fall big game hunting seasons(destination market strategy) with the customer segment(niche)identified as backcountry hikers, hunters and horseback riders. Customer Information: • Collaborate with U.S. Forest Service regarding visitor information that complements USFS management of the adjacent Flat Tops Wilderness(IA). Education/Interpretation/Information: • Revise the basic SRMA brochure/map to include information on the 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). 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 June through November(IA). Page I 26