It looks like the new FS Trail Guide scandal has hit the big
time with posting of an article today by the Washington Examiner.
http://washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/columnists/2012/03/national-forest-document-stirs-scandal-road-removal-plans/396491
As I said in the article, I believe this project is a prime
example of gross incompetence by the federal government on any number of
levels. The first question that should
be asked is, “Why was this project needed when the FS already has a number of
highly skilled OHV trail master-performers and proven OHV BMPs?” Second, “Who authorized this frivolous and
unneeded project that was funded with taxpayer dollars?”
Third, “When is the agency going to ‘man-up’ and admit this
was a huge mistake on their part and assure Congress, taxpayers, and the OHV
community that something like this won’t happen again?”
All of those are questions that must be answered and the
sooner the better. HQ urges readers to
leave a comment at the Washington Examiner website to show that we are not
going to be insulted by this type of bias.
Thanks again to Ron Arnold and the Washington Examiner for
covering public land recreation issues.
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