Some OHV use damages the environment and affects the experiences of other visitors. Why does the agency allow OHV use on national forests and grasslands at all?
A. National forests are established for use by the American public for multiple purposes. When properly managed, OHV use is a legitimate use of NFS lands. The final rule provides for careful management of OHV use so that environmental impacts can be limited and the use sustained over the long term.
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