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<br />Chapter One <br /> <br />Introduction I <br /> <br />RESOURCE <br /> <br />RESOURCE DECISION <br /> <br />PLANNING ISSUE <br /> <br />RECREATION <br /> <br />6. Determine n development of the <br />proposed Storm King Peak Ski areas <br />would be compatible with wlldlne habitat, <br />timber production, and coal production. <br /> <br />The Storm King Peak area will be <br />managed to enhance Its' use as an elk <br />calving area. <br /> <br />OFF-ROAD <br />VEHICLE USE <br /> <br />7. Considering resource values and <br />current recreation activities' and use, <br />delineate ORV areaswtthln the planning <br />area wtth open or closed or limited desig- <br />nation. Identify any restrictions to be ap- <br />plied In areas recommended for IImtted <br />use. <br /> <br />A total of 224,276 acres Is open to <br />ORV use and 38,600 acres Is closed to <br />ORV use. Vehicle use on 56,974 acres <br />Is limited to designated roads and trails <br />yearlong and another 163,227 acres <br />has seasonalllmtted designations; <br /> <br />WILDERNESS <br /> <br />8. Detsrmlne n any of the three WSAs; <br />or portions thereof, should be recom' <br />mended as suitable for Inclusion In the <br />National Wilderness Preservation Sys- <br />tem. Identify alternative management for <br />those areas' not recommended for <br />wilderness designation. <br /> <br />Recommend the Gunnison Gorge <br />WSA (21,038 acres) as suitable for <br />wilderness designation. Recommend <br />both the Camelback WSA (10,402 <br />acres) and the Adobe BadlandsWSA <br />(10,425 acres) as non-suttable for <br />wilderness designation. <br /> <br />Manage the Camelback area with <br />emphasis on riparian/aquatic system <br />management, wlldlnehabltat, and live- <br />stock grazing. Close the entire area to <br />ORV uss. Manage 6,783 acres of the <br />Adobe, Badlands WSA as an <br />ONNACEC to protect the scenic <br />qualities and T &E plants, and to <br />reduce active erosion. Manage the <br />remainder of the Adobe Badlands <br />WSA(3,642 acres) aswlldllfe habitat. <br /> <br />8 <br />