Forest Recreation
The recreational activities must be related to the use of the forest and other natural resources. Non-forest related activity areas for softball, basketball, volleyball, etc. will not be accepted as accomplishments. The management, maintenance, and utilization of forestry and natural resource related recreational activities on the property must be documented.
As a Primary Objective:
- Recreational use specified and management plan followed.
- The recreation must be connected to forestry and land usage. Some examples include walking, birding, four wheeler and horseback riding trails, hunting, fishing, camping and related activities.
- Areas with recreational opportunities such as picnic areas, campsites, walking trails, boat docks, etc. should be created, actively maintained, and/or retained.
- Actual management practices and recreational usage of the property must be listed.
- Environmental impact of recreational activities minimized.
- Areas with hunting as recreational use must show evidence of developed hunting opportunities beyond wildlife management such as hunting blinds, camping areas, etc.
As a Secondary Objective:
- Recreational use specified and management plan followed.<
- Areas with recreational opportunities such as picnic areas, campsites, walking trails, boat docks, etc. should be actively created, maintained, and/or retained.
- Actual management practices and recreational usage of the property must be listed.
- Environmental impact of recreational activities minimized.
- Areas with hunting as recreational use must show evidence of developed hunting opportunities beyond wildlife management such as hunting blinds, camping areas, etc.