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00319~ '. CHAFTER IV LAND ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICES beauty are considered in contrast to the hot, dry, desert aspect of the surrounding 10l,lands. Throughout the forest are ghosts of once highly developed Indian civilizations. In many areas, there are pictographs and petroglyphs in caves and along cliff walls, arrowheads, stone grinding bowls, and other artifacts. These things combine with spectacular forest scenery to at- tract visitors and recreationists in ever-increasing numbers. Eight camp and picnic areas are now maintained in the La Sal Division. More are planned to meet the growing demand. Wildlife and fish on the area's forests lure numerous hunters and fishermen each year. In 1967, 18,300 hunters and 8,800 fishermen visited the La Sal Division. Hunters harvested about 8,410 deer and 9 elk from these forest lands in 1967. Hunting is regulated to maintain a proper balance between each game species and its habitat and the forage require- ments of domestic livestock. . Other wildlife found on the forests are black bear, mountain lion, bobcat, rabbit, hare, sage grouse, and bandtailed pigeon. In addition, the rare Abert or "Tassel-ear" squirrel is found on the La Sal Division. The mourning dove is the most prevalent game bird and receives the great- est hunting pressure. Wild turkeys were introduced into the La Sal Divi- sion a number of years ago by the Utah State Fish and Game Department and have been hunted since 1963. Large areas of forest lands are under lease for oil and gas explora- tion. Uranium and potash are among the important mineral resources under- lying forest areas that are continually being explored for on and under national forest lands. National Park Service The National Park Service administers five recreational reservations within the study area--Canyonlands National Park; Natural Bridges, Hoven- weep, and Rainbow Bridge National Monuments; and Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. It is primarily responsible for managing the resources of these areas for recreational use. This use is regulated in such a manner as to conserve the scenery, natural and historic objects, and the wildlife in order that these values will remain unimpaired for the enjoy- ment of future generations. Three distinct types of areas--natural, historical, and recreational-- are included in the national park system. . In natural areas, sur.h directed toward maintaining nous plant and animal life. as Canyoluands National Park, management is and, where necessary, reestablishing indige- Physical developments are limited to those 38