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outlandish AWF Admin 
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Federal Report Shows Growth and Popularity of OHV Recreation Press Release A national trail-based recreation group says a new federal report on off-highway vehicle (OHV) recreation in the United States shows popularity of motorized recreation among diverse ethnic communities. The BlueRibbon Coalition (BRC) says that the study published by the USDA Forest Service's Southern Research Station shows OHV use is widely recognized now as one of the fastest growing outdoor activities. The report was prepared for the Forest Service in relation to a National OHV policy initiative expected to be finalized in August 2005. The policy will direct forests to designate roads, trails and areas available for OHV use. The source of the data is the National Survey on Recreation and Environment (NSRE). The NSRE is a collaborative project between the Forest Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the University of Georgia and the University of Tennessee. The study showed the proportion of people age 16 and older who said they participated in OHV recreation NSRE data also noted that BRC and other groups may have different positions, but they typically share the concern that OHV use be carried out in a responsible manner. Don Amador, Western Representative for the BRC commented; "This report shows what many of us have known for a long time; that OHV recreation is growing and is popular among all Americans." Amador said the growth in popularity of OHV use is no mystery to the estimated 36 million OHV enthusiasts in America. "OHV recreation is a wonderful way to view and enjoy America's backcountry." Amador stressed that this report should send a clear message to Congress, the Administration, and agencies such as the Forest Service that increased management and funding is needed in order to help land managers better provide for this popular activity. Amador added; "I am proud the study recognized the effort that BRC has undertaken to promote and protect responsible OHV recreation on public lands. This report is of critical importance and will serve as a useful tool for all land managers." The report can be found at: http://www.fs.fed.us/recreation/programs/ohv/OHV_final_report.pdf
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Good report! Thanks for reminding me I have to send in my dues to BRC.
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outlandish AWF Admin
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Hispanic participation grew at the fastest percentage rate, more than doubling between 1999 and 2004 Makes sense to me as they are coming across the border in huge numbers. I spent some time in Harlingen Texas last winter and if you didn't know better you'd have thought you were in Mexico. As a matter of fact while visiting some friends there, we were talking about schools and they brought up the fact that their 5th grader son was the only non-Hispanic in his class! HMMM makes ya wonder.........
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