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DNR NEWS HEADLINES - March 25 1. DNR urges OHV users to check trail conditions; restrictions placed on ditch riding 2. Roads and trails in six state forests to be closed during spring thaw http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/news/index.html 1. DNR urges OHV users to check trail conditions; restrictions placed on ditch riding (March 25, 2008) Warm weather is on the way and many off-highway vehicle (OHV) riders are anxious to hit the trails. But since state forest roads and trails are typically wet during the spring, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will temporarily close some areas. "Motor vehicles can be hard on forest roads and trails in the spring," said Keith Simar, DNR State Forest Recreation Program coordinator. "The spring thaw produces soft soils which are susceptible to rutting. And under state law, no one can operate a motor vehicle or snowmobile on forest lands in a way that causes erosion or rutting," he said. The DNR will post signs at entry points and at parking lots in state forests. Riders should check current trail/road conditions on the DNR Web site http://www.findthetrails.com or call the DNR Information Center at (651) 296-6157, or toll free at 1-888-MINNDNR (646-6367). The DNR also reminds riders that state law prohibits ditch riding south of the agriculture line between April 1 and Aug. 1. The agriculture line runs roughly from Moorhead to Taylors Falls along Highway 10 and Highway 95. The purpose of this is to minimize disturbance of nesting birds and to protect the cover that ditches provide. "We will lift road and trail closures as soon as possible," Simar said. "In turn, we ask users to check before riding and to ride responsibly." 2. Roads and trails in six state forests to be closed during spring thaw (March 25, 2008) The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will temporarily close all forest roads and trails to motorized traffic in Paul Bunyan, Two Inlets, Smoky Hills, Badoura, Huntersville and Lyons state forests during the spring thaw. "Every spring these areas are closed to motorized vehicle use for a short period of time to protect the roads and trails from damage while the frost leaves the ground," said Terry Novak, DNR program forester. "We are watching the road conditions daily and anticipate the closures sometime around March 26." Closed roads and trails will be marked with pink "Roads and Trails Closed" signs. According to Novak, riders have been very cooperative in the past. As a result, road maintenance costs have been considerably reduced through the years. "We apologize for any inconvenience," said Novak. "We will be checking the roads and trails often and will re-open them after the frost is gone and they have had a chance to dry sufficiently." A very limited number of motorized road use passes are available to land owners and spring trappers. Individuals must apply in person at the Park Rapids Area Forestry Office, 607 1st St West. All roads and trails remain open to foot traffic. For more information, contact Park Rapids Area Forestry at (218) 732-3309. Thank you for your support of ATVing in Minnesota
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