WILLOWS, Calif. – The Mendocino National Forest is asking for the community’s input on an application seeking state grant funds to help manage the forest’s off-highway vehicle program.
“The Mendocino National Forest offers over 200 miles of designated OHV trails providing exciting riding opportunities for a wide range of ability levels and vehicle types. In addition, over 1,300 miles of roughly graded roads are available for use by Off-Highway Vehicle enthusiasts,” said Mendocino National Forest Recreation Officer Tricia Christofferson.
The state of California Department of Parks and Recreation and the Mendocino National Forest have maintained a successful partnership for nearly 30 years.
This partnership has provided funding assistance for the management of OHV recreation on National Forest system lands through the California State OHV Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program.
Current regulations mandated by the state of California require annual public participation in this fund allocation process.
Officials are soliciting public input specific to the Mendocino National Forest’s upcoming grant application for the state’s 2012-13 grant cycle.
The grants will support on-going OHV management activities, with categories including ground operations – trail maintenance and facility operation and maintenance – and law enforcement.
In order to view and comment on the Mendocino National Forest’s Preliminary grant application, visit the state of California Web site at www.ohv.parks.ca.gov , then click the grants tab. The site offers instructions for providing comments.
Additionally, a link to the state’s Web site may be found on the Mendocino National Forest Web site at www.fs.usda.gov/mendocino .
Comments may be provided between March 5 and April 1, 2013.
“We appreciate your support and comments on our grant request,” said Christofferson. “Your comments will help the state determine the level of funding to provide the Mendocino National Forest for on-going trail maintenance, facility maintenance and law enforcement.”