As AccessNorthGa.com reported in late January, the meetings are the beginning of a new collaborative effort to understand the desires and expectations of trail recreationists and to develop a common understanding of the natural resource management issues and needs.
"We hope this will bring about strong partnerships to ensure the forest
has a sustainable trail system,"? said George Bain, Forest Supervisor of
the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. "Through collaboration, we will
be able to better address the needs and improve enjoyment of trail users.
We also hope to improve the condition of our trails system, protect
watersheds, and help sustain local economies benefitting from these
popular recreation activities."
Information on the trail system is currently available in all Forest
Service offices and on the website at http://www.fs.usda.gov/conf under
the section entitled ?Recreation?. The agency will share further detailed
information about the trail system during the public meetings.
"We hope that the public will share what they know and help identify issues that
need to be addressed," Bain said. "This will help us continue to provide a
diverse, quality trail system that is sustainable well into the future."
The meeting in Clarkesvile Tuesday night begins at 7:00 at North Georgia Technical College. The final meeting will be held Thursday night at 7:00 at the Rock Eagle 4-H Conference Center in Eatonton.
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