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<br />SUMMARY <br /> <br />o <br />(l <br />t.-.") <br />Q) <br />.... <br />~'1 <br /> <br />EnvironmentaZ <br />Concerns <br /> <br />Because of tremendous socioeconomic <br />pressures that will be placed on the <br />. I 1 <br />reg~on s resources to meet not on y recre- <br />ation but other needs generated by an <br />industrialized society, primary consider- <br />ation must be given to retaining the unique <br />natural character of this area and the <br />quality of its environment. Encroachments <br />on recreational attractions presently <br />range from vandalism and littering to <br />developments associated with on-going <br />private and government programs. <br /> <br />Pollution from sewage and industry so <br />far has been confined mainly to local areas. <br />However, projected developments indicate <br />this could become a serious problem. Cer- <br />tain environmental values also are being <br />lost as a result of vegetation control, <br />lack of effective flood plain management <br />practices and improper use of off-trail <br />vehicles. Accelerated education and inter- <br />pretiveefforts could help reduce damage <br />and misuse of recreational resources, by <br />encouraging personal respect and appreci- <br />ation for these values. There also is <br />great need for adequate funding and staffing <br />of land administering agencies <br /> <br />AUernatives <br /> <br />There is an ample supply of multi- <br />purpose lands suitable for recreation use <br />within the region. However, these lands <br />may not always occur in the area of greatest <br />need or they may lack those unique qualities <br />to satisfy Class IV, V and VI needs. <br /> <br />Since natural environment areas (Class <br />III) under Federal administration comprise <br />the bulk of lands in the region, most future <br />needs for all classes will necessarily have <br />to be met from this category through shifts <br />in management of multiple-use areas. <br /> <br />v <br /> <br />