Wilderness. 13 Almost all (99%) of Wilderness, as defined in the XXXXX Reserve Criteria (ie National Wilderness Inventory (Xxxxxxx and Maslen 1995) minimum rating 12 in patches greater than 8 000ha), in the Eden region is protected within Dedicated Reserves under this Agreement. Management of CAR Values 14 Management plans identified in Section 2.3 of the New South Wales Eden Region Forest Agreement for Dedicated Reserve and Informal Reserve elements of the CAR Reserve System will clearly identify the CAR Values and the actions being taken in each reserve to appropriately manage and conserve those values. ATTACHMENT 2 (clauses 34, 46(g), 62, 95.8) THREATENED FLORA, FAUNA AND COMMUNITIES 1 Both Parties recognise the range of mechanisms to conserve the habitat of endangered and vulnerable flora and fauna in the Eden region. These include: (i) protection within the CAR Reserve System; (ii) protection of key habitat components using the Integrated Forestry Operations Approval; (iii) protection of key habitats such as rainforest, heaths, swamps and other wet communities, rocky outcrops and rare ecological communities; and (iv) the development of Recovery Plans for species, populations and communities listed under the Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995 (NSW) and the Endangered Species Protection Act 1992 (C’wth). Key species are protected by a combination of reservation and prescription. 2 Current priorities for developing Recovery Plans for threatened forest dependent fauna and flora for the next five years are provided in Table 1. Parties note that the list at Table 1. is indicative only and timeframes are dependent upon funding. These priorities may change and new priorities may arise in response to additional information, funding etc.
Wilderness. ALS ambulance response to 90 percent of all calls each month in 59:59 minutes or less.
Wilderness. Park shall mean a roadless area retained in a natural condition for the preservation of its ecological environment and scenic features including its gardens. NOW THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSES that in consideration of the sum of ONE ($1.00) DOLLAR and other valuable consideration given by each party to the other the sufficiency and receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties covenant and agree each with the other as follows:
Wilderness. This assessment will include wilderness areas identified under the provisions of the XXX Xxxxxxxxxx Xxx 0000 in addition to the National Wilderness Inventory (NWI) analysis of wilderness in the region. The NWI analysis will be refined by the application of disturbance information from old growth forest surveys, improved information on the nature of road access and additional information of relevance. Outputs will be: a map of all wilderness areas identified under the provisions of the Wilderness Xxx 0000 and of NWI wilderness quality and size above agreed thresholds; a map identifying rational boundaries for protection of wilderness values; and a map of rational boundary options for wilderness areas.
Wilderness. White numbered square grids.
Wilderness a fine of $100 per minute for every minute or fraction of a minute exceeding 59:59 minutes for Code 3 or Code-2 calls.
Wilderness. Concerns revolved around an increase in human activity on adjacent refuge lands within the Upper Karluk drainage which has been proposed for wilderness classification. In addition, the decision on the Agreement was characterized as premature and those commenting felt it should be deferred until the revised refuge comprehensive conservation plan (conservation plan) is completed. Other comments indicated support for the Agreement, but suggested that any development be conducted in a manner consistent with the wilderness character of the refuge. Although the refuge conservation plan identifies a large portion of the refuge (including the upper Karluk and Xxxxxxxx) as proposed wilderness, no action has been taken to date by Congress. Consequently the issue of wilderness is not discussed in this compatibility determination. The revision to the current conservation plan is in progress and one of the issues to be addressed will be how the Agreement will affect public use on adjacent refuge lands. As indicated in this compatibility determination, there are several scenarios that could allow a higher level of use in the Karluk drainage to be compatible with refuge purposes. Impacts to brown bear: Concerns revolved around the increase in human activity suggesting that this may have a negative effect on brown bear feeding on salmon streams, including concern for possible effects on survival of brown bears in the area. Another comment recommended that FWS should stand back and not interfere with nature. Other comments indicated that Agreement would focus protection on refuge lands due to stipulations in the Agreement. As a stipulation of the Agreement, the Service is charged with conducting a study starting in January 2002 to determine the level and location of public use that will be permitted on the Conservation property and adjacent refuge lands within the Karluk and Xxxxxxxx drainages. In the interim, specific limits on the amount of public use are outlined in the Agreement. A permit . system to manage public use is required by the Agreement. The FWS will also include stipulations for use involving client bear viewing and sportfishing activity in and around Karluk Lake in refuge special use permits. These stipulations will be focused on conserving brown bear feeding habitat in salmon streams and the lake shore areas. Pollution: Concern was expressed regarding for water quality in the watershed given the proposed increase in human activity. Particular concern was e...
Wilderness. Roughly 1/3rd of National Forest. Managed to maintain or restore wilderness characteristics. Seeks to protect 00 xxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx areas. Lakeview Stewardship Group (Fremont- Winema National Forest, Oregon) • Long-range strategy intended to provide an overall management framework for the Lakeview Sustained Yield Unit, and to prioritize areas for active restoration. Misc./In Development Clearwater Basin Collaborative (Clearwater and Nez Perce National Forests, Idaho) • CBC’s Land Allocation Subcommittee studying potential legislative designations for inventoried roadless areas, including Wilderness, Wild and Scenic River, National Recreation Areas, and other legislative vehicles. Tongass Futures Roundtable • Charter includes goal of recommending a “stabilized land base” and reaching consensus on (1) how to address Alaska Native land entitlements from Tongass land base, (2) which areas of Tongass to allow for timber harvest, and (3) which watersheds of Tongass should be conserved. Timber Supply, Industry & Economic Development Congressional Bills & Legislation Related Provisions S. 1470 Forest Jobs & Recreation Act (Tester/Montana Bill) • Purpose(s) “to generate a more predictable flow of wood products for local communities of the State;” “to maintain the infrastructure of wood products manufacturing facilities that provide economic stability to communities located in close proximity to the aggregate parcel,” “to produce commercial wood products,” to demonstrate how “the use of forest restoration byproducts can offset treatment costs while benefitting rural economies.” • Implemented via stewardship contracting (with proposed language change to give preference to local contractors). • Mandates the USFS to mechanically treat timber on a minimum of 70,000 acres on the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest over 10 years. • Mandates the USFS to mechanically treat timber on a minimum of 30,000 acres on the Kootenai National Forest over 10 years. • “Mechanical treatment” not defined in original bill. Discussion draft now defines it as “an activity that uses a tool that the Secretary determines to be appropriate to remove from the forest fiber that could be used for a commercial purpose.” • Prioritization for proposals benefitting local communities through employment or training opportunities, in-state processing, and that which promotes value-added industry.
Wilderness. Issue 46.1: Adequacy of the analysis of the effects of noise from operations at the Xxxxxxx Hole Airport on the wilderness experience. Comment: Part of the idea of national parks is to preserve "wilderness." Quiet is part of wilderness, and air traffic everywhere is an increasing source of noise pollution (0508.001).
Wilderness. Management of lands with wilderness characteristics and the use of those lands remains extremely controversial in Utah. Areas have been designated as Wilderness Study Areas (WSAs), and are being managed to preserve their wilderness character, according to the Interim Management Policy and Guidelines for Lands Under Wilderness Review (IMP). Other issues to consider include the following: • The proposed plan revision will address inconsistencies with management prescriptions resulting for OHV designations, oil and gas leasing categories, etc.. and interim management of WSAs. • Additional areas have been inventoried and found to possess wilderness character by BLM (as per the 1999 Utah Wilderness Inventory and the Monticello Wilderness Inventory Area Revision Document). These areas are termed “wilderness inventory areas”. This planning effort will consider whether or not these areas with wilderness character should be managed as WSAs and subject to IMP. • New information regarding wilderness characteristics will be considered.
