HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 3631 Support National Forest Management that protects & maintains roadless land
COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 3631
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN,
MONTANA, TO SUPPORT NATIONAL FOREST MANAGEMENT THAT PROTECTS
AND MAINTAINS ROADLESS LANDS OF THE GALLATIN NATIONAL FOREST.
WHEREAS, the Gallatin National Forest administers public lands that are the heritage of
citizens of the United States, including those in the City of Bozeman; and
WHEREAS, the Gallatin National Forest is revising its current Travel Management Plan with
the goal of developing a Travel Management Plan that will guide travel management in the Gallatin
National Forest for the next 15 years; and
WHEREAS, roadless lands are responsible for many benefits to our community including clean
drinking water, late season irrigation flows, ground water recharge; and
WHEREAS, the proximity of roadless lands strengthens the economy of the City of Bozeman
by attracting people who bring small businesses and investment and retirement income; and
WHEREAS, roadless lands provide opportunities for hunting, fishing and wildlife viewing,
activities that contribute significantly to the economy of Bozeman by attracting tourists and retaining long
term residents; and
WHEREAS, the City of Bozeman owns land located within the Gallatin Range from which
drinking water for City residents is derived; and
WHEREAS, both local population and motorized use are rapidly increasing, intensifying
pressure on these lands; and
WHEREAS, Congress designated the Hyalite-Porcupine-Buffalo Horn Wilderness Study Area
to preserve its wilderness qualities until Congress decides the issue of Wilderness designation; and
WHEREAS, road less lands offer protections against noxious weeds that degrade drinking water
quality and reduce forage for wildlife and big game that is important to the economy of the City of
Bozeman.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Commission of the City of Bozeman,
Montana:
Urges the Gallatin National Forest to adopt a Travel Management Plan that will
ensure the vitality of the local economy and will protect roadless lands as the heritage
of present and future generations by managing them as non-motorized. This
resolution also declares that the City of Bozeman supports the management of the
Hyalite-Porcupine-Buffalo Horn Wilderness Study Area to protect its wilderness
qualities, as prescribed by Congressional mandate. This resolution does not support
or advocate against anyone. alternative currently prescribed in Gallatin National
Forest drafts.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman, Montana, at a
regular session thereof held on the 24th day of November 2003.
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ATTEST:
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R IN L. SULLIVAN
Clerk of the Commission
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