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The Forest Service’s Proposed NEPA Changes Could Have a Noticeable Impact on Mountain Bikers

The US Forest Service has proposed big changes to the policy that guides its decisions on public lands. It could result in the exclusion of public from the decision making process. Some see this as a good thing for trail maintenance and construction, while others see it as a step backward.

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Check Out the Recent Mountain Bike Trail Impact Review

A local mountain bike club looked at available scientific studies on recreational trail impacts, and has summarized the findings to help land managers understand how trail users affect hydrology, the living environment, and social interactions.

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