Outdoor recreation experiences and access needs varies greatly for different users for example, motivation for seeking out wilderness areas may be different for motorized users than for non-motorized users. Other concerns associated with access include user conflicts, littering, fires, air pollution, water pollution, wildlife harassment, fuel spills, erosion, and elimination or damage to sensitive habitat and ecosystems. In particular, motorized vehicles access far greater areas in shorter periods of time than activities conducted by foot or horseback consequently they have a greater impact to the land. User conflicts may also be created when people seek opposing experiences and user safety issues can be raised.Ĭurrent technology has allowed for previously inaccessible areas to become accessible for the average person therefore impacts to the forest are becoming more widespread. Stress levels in wildlife may be influenced by the proximity of human access, invasive weed species can be introduced into new areas, and sensitive resources can be easily damaged. When people access an area, whether by foot, horseback, motorized vehicle, or other method, the forest ecosystem, wetland, stream, or other natural area is impacted. The Douglas County Forestry Department is pleased to announce the Douglas County Forest Access Management Plan has been completed after years of planning and development within the context of the Comprehensive Land-Use Plan 2006-2020 (Chapter 700).
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