EP 1130-2-550
15 Nov 96
(a) Impact on young vegetative growth.
(b) Impact on larger trees and shrubs (compaction, direct damage, root exposure).
(c) Impact on soil (erosion, compaction, lateral movement).
(d) Trail width variation from year to year.
(e) Extent of impact on either side of trail.
(f) Comparison of impact of ORV use on test plots with no ORV use on control plots.
(g) Annual spot checks of vulnerable areas such as steep slopes, creek banks and lake
shoreline, should be conducted.
c. Impact of ORV use on wildlife.
(l) Track counts of big game animals such as deer, antelope and elk in ORV area
compared to those outside ORV area.
(2) Count of songs of game birds and non-game birds.
(3) If hunting is permitted, compare wildlife harvest in ORV area to that of other areas in
the project.
(4) Record sightings of game and non-game species.
d. Impact of ORV use on other recreation activities.
(1) Survey type and amount of recreation use on areas adjacent to designated ORV areas.
(2) Record attitudinal response of visitors who are surveyed as nearly as possible.
(3) Record distance between area where survey is made and the ORV area.
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