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Written by Rhonda H., Selma, OR
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"I do a lot of hiking on the rural BLM lands adjacent to my home. A few years ago, I became alarmed when I began seeing OHV riders with brush-cutting tools and chainsaws strapped onto their motorcycles as they passed by me on my hikes. I became suspicious, and soon I discovered that several local riders were systematically creating a huge network of illegal trails on BLM lands, cutting all the trees and brush that barred their way. I then personally showed a BLM Enforcement Officer on-site evidence of several of these trails; but two years later, no action has been taken to close these trails, or to catch the perpetrators. The BLM claims that budgetary restrictions keep them from tracking all the damage being caused by OHV riders, so enforcement on the lands administered by them is currently not taking place at all in this part of Southern Oregon. Meanwhile, these user-created trails continue to multiply."
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Written by Ron P., Prineville, OR
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"I spend a considerable amount of time hiking and hunting on state and national forest lands in and around central Oregon. On numerous occassions, particularly around major Holiday weekends such as the 4th of July and Labor day, I encounter ATV's riding off approved roads. Some times they are miles away from the nearest road randomly riding through the forest. Its fairly common to find the tracks and trails they've left behind. Three times over the last two years I have reported specific instances to the local BLM and forest service office. I asked for follow-up and volunteered my time and materials to post signs, install gates, etc. No one from either office has ever followed up or returned my calls when I left messages. As someone who likes the quiet and solitude of the outdoors, I believe irresponsible ATV off-road use is seriously jeopardizing this experience as well as having a negative impact on the wildlife and plant life in these areas."
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Written by Christa R., Gallup, NM
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"My family and I are responsible riders and fear we are losing our rights because of reckless riders. We want to do what we can to protect the lands.. " |
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