YellowSub1962
07-23-2002, 06:44 AM
Subject: Tellico proposed rules
Besides wearing my hat as Administrator of this list, I am also Vice
President of Southern 4WD Association. We are the only volunteer group that
maintains Upper Tellico ORV Area. We have an excellent working relationship
with the Forest Service and they are very dedicated to keeping Tellico open
and successful. We can pretty much do all types of work and we have our own
heavy equipment. We've been at it for 15+ years.
The Forest Service has published proposed rules and regulations for the Upper
Tellico ORV Area. The public is being asked to comment on these proposed
rules. All of us have a large stake in the success of Tellico and should
therefore read and comment on these rules. Deadline for comments is August 7.
We have made up a web page on our site that shows the complete Forest Service
letter and our comments and recommendations. The web page is at:
http://www.sfwda.org/landuse/tellico-0207.html
or go to our web site at www.sfwda.org and you will find a link to it near
the right edge of the home page.
I've reproduced parts of the Forest Service letter here:
===begin snip===
For the protection of public users and natural resources within the Upper
Tellico OHV Area a number of regulations and closure orders are being
considered. Prohibitions and restrictions being considered are as follows:
1. Prohibit possession or use of alcoholic beverages on the trails, in
camping or parking areas or while visiting recreation facilities within the
Upper Tellico OHV Area.
2. Operating a motorized vehicle on Trail # 1 (which is also Forest Road #
420) in excess of 20 miles per hour.
3. Overnight camping along Trail #1 from the Tennessee State Line to 100 yards
past the Tipton Creek Bridge, and from the intersection of Trail #5 and Trail
# 1 up to the Tellico River crossing (know as the "rough crossing"). Within
this area no overnight camping would be allowed between the road and the
Tellico River, between the road and Tipton Creek, or within 100 yards of any
live stream or bog area. Also prohibited would be overnight camping in all
parking areas within this area as well as any overnight camping in the Allen
Gap Parking lot at the east entrance to the OHV Area.
4. Being on the trail system with a motorized vehicle from January 1 through
March 15 of each year with the exception of Trail # 1 (Forest Road # 420).
5. Being on Trail # 2 and Trail # 9 with any ATV (four wheelers etc.) or
motorcycle. Only 4 wheel drive jeeps, trucks, and similar large vehicles
would be allowed on these two trails.
6. Being on Trail # 10 with any large type vehicles (Jeeps, Trucks, and
similar large vehicles). Only ATV's (motorcycles and 4 wheelers, etc.)
would be allowed on Trail # 10.
7. Using any type of vehicle on any trail that is not capable of 4 wheel
drive operation and failure to have the vehicle "locked in" four wheel
drive. This would not apply to motorcycles and ATV's (four wheelers,
etc.). This would only apply to jeeps, trucks, "hybrids", "rails", dune
buggies, etc.
8. Possession or use of any vehicle with studded tires.
===end snip===
Please go to our web page at http://www.sfwda.org/landuse/tellico-0207.html
to read our recommendations and take the time to write a polite letter
stating your opinions.
====================++
Stefan Roth <spr@offroadlist.com>
Administrator of Offroad Mailing List
Vice President, Southern 4WD Association
mailto:vicepresident@sfwda.org
See our web page at http://www.sfwda.org
:usa:
Besides wearing my hat as Administrator of this list, I am also Vice
President of Southern 4WD Association. We are the only volunteer group that
maintains Upper Tellico ORV Area. We have an excellent working relationship
with the Forest Service and they are very dedicated to keeping Tellico open
and successful. We can pretty much do all types of work and we have our own
heavy equipment. We've been at it for 15+ years.
The Forest Service has published proposed rules and regulations for the Upper
Tellico ORV Area. The public is being asked to comment on these proposed
rules. All of us have a large stake in the success of Tellico and should
therefore read and comment on these rules. Deadline for comments is August 7.
We have made up a web page on our site that shows the complete Forest Service
letter and our comments and recommendations. The web page is at:
http://www.sfwda.org/landuse/tellico-0207.html
or go to our web site at www.sfwda.org and you will find a link to it near
the right edge of the home page.
I've reproduced parts of the Forest Service letter here:
===begin snip===
For the protection of public users and natural resources within the Upper
Tellico OHV Area a number of regulations and closure orders are being
considered. Prohibitions and restrictions being considered are as follows:
1. Prohibit possession or use of alcoholic beverages on the trails, in
camping or parking areas or while visiting recreation facilities within the
Upper Tellico OHV Area.
2. Operating a motorized vehicle on Trail # 1 (which is also Forest Road #
420) in excess of 20 miles per hour.
3. Overnight camping along Trail #1 from the Tennessee State Line to 100 yards
past the Tipton Creek Bridge, and from the intersection of Trail #5 and Trail
# 1 up to the Tellico River crossing (know as the "rough crossing"). Within
this area no overnight camping would be allowed between the road and the
Tellico River, between the road and Tipton Creek, or within 100 yards of any
live stream or bog area. Also prohibited would be overnight camping in all
parking areas within this area as well as any overnight camping in the Allen
Gap Parking lot at the east entrance to the OHV Area.
4. Being on the trail system with a motorized vehicle from January 1 through
March 15 of each year with the exception of Trail # 1 (Forest Road # 420).
5. Being on Trail # 2 and Trail # 9 with any ATV (four wheelers etc.) or
motorcycle. Only 4 wheel drive jeeps, trucks, and similar large vehicles
would be allowed on these two trails.
6. Being on Trail # 10 with any large type vehicles (Jeeps, Trucks, and
similar large vehicles). Only ATV's (motorcycles and 4 wheelers, etc.)
would be allowed on Trail # 10.
7. Using any type of vehicle on any trail that is not capable of 4 wheel
drive operation and failure to have the vehicle "locked in" four wheel
drive. This would not apply to motorcycles and ATV's (four wheelers,
etc.). This would only apply to jeeps, trucks, "hybrids", "rails", dune
buggies, etc.
8. Possession or use of any vehicle with studded tires.
===end snip===
Please go to our web page at http://www.sfwda.org/landuse/tellico-0207.html
to read our recommendations and take the time to write a polite letter
stating your opinions.
====================++
Stefan Roth <spr@offroadlist.com>
Administrator of Offroad Mailing List
Vice President, Southern 4WD Association
mailto:vicepresident@sfwda.org
See our web page at http://www.sfwda.org
:usa: