George Washington National Forest - Bicyclists Issue Papers for GW Plan Revision

Here are some very informative documents to reference for your attendance at one of the remaining three GW Planning meetings

Please use them as guidance for written comments regarding the plan as well

These files are word documents that can be downloaded for your use

 

Schedule of April Meetings

 

Meeting Primer

 

GWNF Talking Points

 

GW Plan Extra Info

 

Please note the 60 day comment period ends on May 7^th, 2010

Here is a link to the Master Planning Page for the GW

Please email your comments following the below directions even if you are able to attend a meeting

Email Comments:

You may email your comments to us at: comments-southern-georgewashington-jefferson@fs.fed.us.
Please write "Comment on George Washington Plan Revision" in the subject line of your post.

 

 

Pictured - Jay Dicharry of CAMBC hauling the trail clearing equipment for a volunteer trail clearing operation on Beards Mountain Trail in the Warm Springs Ranger District

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George Washington National Forest Planning Meetings

Here is a schedule of GW Plan Revision Meetings for this week

Please attend one if you can to represent your access to over 1,000 miles of bicycle trails

Email va.mtbc@gmail.com so we can send you a list of talking points and background info

Tuesday, April 27, 2010 (7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.)
Fairfax County Government Center
12000 Government Center Parkway
Fairfax, VA 22035

Wednesday, April 28, 2010 (6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.)
Woodstock National Guard Armory
541 Hoover Road
Woodstock, VA 22664

Thursday, April 29, 2010 (6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.)
Augusta County Government Center
19 Government Lane
Verona, VA 24482

The process and terms can be confusing
here is the link to master GW Revision Page
http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/gwj/forestplan/revision/index.shtml

here is a FAQ that clarifies some important terms;
Roadless areas, potential wilderness areas, recommended wilderness areas and designated Wilderness Areas
http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/gwj/forestplan/revision/mtg-updates-2008/wilderness-roadless-area-questions.pdf

Katy Martin rolls one of the George Washington National Forest's finest trails, the IMBA Epic "Southern Traverse" on Shenandoah Mountain.