BLM Changes Land Use Plan for Lark Canyon to include PossibleWind Energy...

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THE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT (BLM) CHANGES LAND USE
PLANNING DOCUMENT TO ALLOW FOR POSSIBILTY OF WIND ENERGY
DEVELOPMENT IN LARK CANYON OHV AREA
WINCHESTER, CA (February 2, 2009) In October of 2008, the BLM issued a Record
of Decision (ROD) on the Eastern San Diego County Resource Management Plan
(ESDCRMP). In response to concerns raised by the public that the plan placed overlystringent
restrictions on wind energy development in an area of high wind energy
potential, the BLM chose to allow for additional acreage to be available for wind energy
development.
EcoLogic understands the need for and supports the development of renewable
energy resources. At times, these resources are found in the same area where
OHV recreation occurs, as is the case in the Lark Canyon OHV Area. We are
hopeful that wind energy development in this area will result in a no net loss to
the existing trails and possibly add to the trail system. "In most cases, OHV use
and wind energy production can peacefully co-exist," said EcoLogic's land use
attorney, David Hubbard. "It just requires that people be creative and understand
that public lands must serve a variety of interests, including recreational
interests." We at EcoLogic look forward to working with BLM and the energy
companies as they refine their plans for wind development in the Lark Canyon
area.
Lark Canyon OHV Area is located approximately 70 miles east of San Diego. It is a year
round facility with 15 developed campsites. There are approximately 31 miles of trails
and they are open to OHVs 40 inches or less. The area is designed specifically for
motorcycles and ATVs might have difficulty using some of the more narrow trails. The
area is popular with the local trials riders because of the rocky terrain.
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The mission of EcoLogic Partners, Inc. is to advance land use policies that conserve natural
resources while providing responsible outdoor recreation for American families. Currently the
American Motorcyclist Association, District 37 (AMA D37), the American Sand Association
(ASA), the San Diego Off-Road Coalition (SDORC) and the Off-Road Business Association fund