I have been asked many times over the years why I make such a big deal out of using "Friends" type groups -- the most famous one is the Friends of the Rubicon (FOTR).
Here are the bottom line reasons how Friends group save trails.
Friends groups set aside club issues and bring everyone together under one banner.
Friends groups are usually multiple use (wheeling, dirt bikes, hunting, fishing, atv's, etc. and access in general).
Friends groups become the central point of contact for agency folks (USFS; BLM). It makes it easier for all of us to work together.
Friends groups become powerful proponents of public lands (quickly), recognized by the agencies as the folks to deal with!
If a trail is in jeopardy, or likely to become in jeopardy, a Friends group is THE BEST way to engage a lot of people quickly and do some serious trail-saving.
Post up if you have some experience being part of a Friends group.
thanks, Del
Here are the bottom line reasons how Friends group save trails.
Friends groups set aside club issues and bring everyone together under one banner.
Friends groups are usually multiple use (wheeling, dirt bikes, hunting, fishing, atv's, etc. and access in general).
Friends groups become the central point of contact for agency folks (USFS; BLM). It makes it easier for all of us to work together.
Friends groups become powerful proponents of public lands (quickly), recognized by the agencies as the folks to deal with!
If a trail is in jeopardy, or likely to become in jeopardy, a Friends group is THE BEST way to engage a lot of people quickly and do some serious trail-saving.
Post up if you have some experience being part of a Friends group.
thanks, Del