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<br /> <br />f. There is opposition to mining activities in <br />potential wilderness. <br /> <br />g. The following management concerns were also <br />identified. <br /> <br />(1) What are the resource implications of <br />alternative land use designations, <br />particularly for activities involving tree <br />stand management emphasizing insect and <br />disease control, dispersed motorized <br />recreation, wildlife habitat diversity <br />improvement, and management of minerals <br />activities. <br /> <br />(2) There is a need to minimize conflicts <br />between wilderness management and <br />non-conforming but permitted Uses. This <br />includes the modification of boundaries <br />to eliminate conflicts and provide an <br />identifiable manageable boundary. <br /> <br />These issues and concerns <br />identifying the factors to <br />in the evaluation of <br />availability, and need. . <br /> <br />were llsed in <br />be considered <br />capability, <br /> <br />3. State and Local Government Policies <br /> <br />a. The Colorado State Comprehensive Outdoor <br />Recreation Plan (SCORP) for Region 13, \Chich <br />includes Fremont, Custer, Lake, and Chaffee <br />Counties (in which the eastern portion of the <br />WSA is located) recognizes that population <br />growth will continue to OCcur and protection of <br />the Arkansas River is a major concern. <br />Although this area serves as part of the <br />Arkansas River watershed, there is no direct <br />relationship with the river protection issue <br />except that of water quality. The four top <br />activities for participation in this region are <br />day hiking on trails, picnicking, fishing, and <br />developed camping. Motorcycling and <br />four-wheeling are also popular. The SCORP <br /> <br />4 <br /> <br />O("o2ti~11") <br />...; ,;,. <br />