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Read more:
Deseret News article.
Salt Lake Tribune article.
BLM's description of the final
ruling
BLM's overview
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BLM's new trail map
The plan leaves open 677 miles of off-road vehicle trails but closes 468 miles to OHVs. BLM says the majority of the routes closed are duplicate routes to destination points, dead-end spurs or routes causing resource damage by inviting "route proliferation."
However, a few popular routes were closed, such as access into Muddy Creek and the Upper Little Wild Horse trail.
The more than 1,300 miles of established roadways in the Swell were not part of this consideration and they will remain open.
At first blush, the plan seems to be drawing favorable comments from all sides in the OHV debate.
Vehicle routes closed under emergency orders issued in 1992 and 2000 to protect endangered plants and prevent wilderness impairment in six WSAs remain closed.
The plan maintains the status quo in the Sid’s Mountain WSA as long as wilderness impairment does not occur. BLM says the condition of the Sid’s Mountain WSA has improved because of better signs, more patrols and cooperation from OHV enthusiasts. As long as cooperation continues, the routes will remain open.
Patrols will be increased to enforce the new regulations. There will also be more signs posted and increased efforts at education.
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