Francis Marion National Forest Francis Marion National Forest 265000 acres Recreation The Forest is a popular destination for a wide range of recreational visitors There are more opportunities to enjoy both dispersed and developed recreational activities ID: 652527
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Planning for Sustainable Recreation
Francis Marion National ForestSlide2
Francis Marion National Forest
265,000 acresSlide3
Recreation
The Forest is a popular destination for a wide range of recreational visitors. There are more opportunities to enjoy both dispersed and developed recreational activities…
Management Areas
Narrative Goals & ObjectivesSlide4
Develop,
maintain and enhance a broad spectrum
of recreational opportunities and interpretive services
Provide for
safe, quality
recreational experiencesProvide barrier-free recreational facilities making the Forest accessible
to as many people as possible1996 Plan - Forest GoalsSlide5
“The
quality of facilities is higher, and the user can expect to pay more fees for using the Forest.”
“There are more miles and variety of trails…”
“Several new developed recreational facilities exist…”
Awendaw
Canoe Launch
Seewee
Shell Interpretive TrailSlide6
Looking to the Future
Provide
sustainable recreation
opportunities which connect people with natureSlide7
Sustainable RecreationSlide8
Economical
Ecological
SocialSlide9
Connecting People with Nature
SETTINGS
OPPORTUNITIES
ACCESS/
INFRASTRUCTURESlide10
Today’s Goals
Build upon previous conversations
Identify your preferences and demand for recreation on and near the forest
Identify the extent to which the forest meets or does not meet the demands
Identify potential areas to build relationshipsShare ideas and spread the word!Slide11Slide12
Connection between benefits & ecological conditions
Common objectives
Trends (in decline, etc.)
Identify the benefits people obtain
from ecosystems
(timber, recreation, soil stabilization, water filtration,
aesthetic values, spiritual/cultural values)Slide13
Identify unique and outstanding qualities
&
Identify valued settings and scenery
Distinctive roles and contributions
Recreation management focus (niche)
Scenery objectivesSlide14
Identify favorite places on and
near the forest
Recreational interests and activities
Public value of recreation sites/trails
Availability of recreation on other lands
Places of connectionSlide15
Identification of ways to better connect
people
with the forest
Changes in management & offerings
Compatibility or incompatibility of different recreational activitiesSlide16
Summary
Reports
Summary
Maps
USER VALUES & PREFERENCESSlide17
USER VALUES & PREFERENCES
OTHER INFORMATION
Information
Collection
Analysis
Vision
Assessment
Report
Need for Change
Draft PlanSlide18
Sustainable recreation connecting people with natureSlide19
Questions?