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FSH 2309.23 - RECREATION SITE DEVELOPMENT PLANNING HANDBOOK
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CHAPTER 10 - RECREATION RESOURCE INVENTORY
11 - WINTER SPORTS SITE INVENTORY. Potential winter sports sites inventory
files provide for the systematic collection of resource, feasibility, technical, and
other site specific data necessary to make future management decisions. Sites
should be inventoried based on their physical characteristics. (FSM 2342.1)
11.1 - Inventory Files. Winter sports site inventory files are maintained at District,
Supervisor and Regional Offices. District Ranger Offices will usually maintain the
most complete files. Persons desiring complete site and inventory information
should be directed there. Supervisor and Regional Office's files should contain basic
information initiated at that level, and any information forwarded by field offices.
Information should be added to the file as it becomes available or as the need arises.
No specific data collection schedule is required, except as it may be needed to meet
specific land management planning schedules.
11.2 - Inventory File Categories. File folders are provided by the Regional Office in
order to maintain the identical format. Categories include:
1. Abstract
2. Permits
3. Correspondence
4. Geologic Hazard and Soils
5. Weather and Hydrology
6. Feasibility Studies
7. Maps-Photographs
11.21 - Basic Inventory Data. The following minimum information should be
included in the files of each office:
1. Inventory Form R2 2300-8, Potential Winter Sports Sites.
2. Narrative statement, or abstract, describing the characteristics of the site
which cannot be noted on the inventory form.
3. Aerial oblique photograph of the site and base area.
4. Topographic map, if available.
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11.22 - Inventory Instructions. The most qualified individual on the Forest should
inventory sites. In some instances, this may require a team effort, or assistance
from other units.
11.23 - Photograph. High quality oblique photographs, at least 8"x10" in size,
suitable for reproducing are very helpful in providing an overall view of the site.
Forests should arrange for their own photography. Large format negatives are
preferable because of their durability, but other sizes may be acceptable. Each
photograph should be marked to indicate the location of negatives.
11.24 - Map of Site. The latest U.S. Geological Survey 7 1/2' quad map should be
used with the following legend:
Site name
Site boundary
Potential base area
Private land
Avalanche Hazard Area
1" = 24,000" Scale (show the same as on parent map)
1/2/78 Date of Map and draftsman's initials
If an acceptable USGS map is not available, use the 2"/mile Forest Service
Planemetric map.
11.25 - Narrative Appraisal or Abstract. Name of potential site.
1. Location and Access. Describe normal travel route to area, and travel time
from population centers.
2. Approximate Size in Acres. Also an estimate of potential comfortable
capacity if fully developed.
3. Landownership Situation. Ownership of base area, multi-ownership
problems, private lands on slopes, and complications resulting from ownership
status.
4. Minerals, Mining Claims and Withdrawals. Status of mining claim activity,
mineral patents, and E.O. 10355 withdrawals in area.
5. Easements of All Types Needed. Describe needs for access and utilities.
6. Existing Special Use Permits, Easements, Leases or other Encumbrance.
Describe these to the extent that they would affect a possible development.
7. Avalanche Data. Brief description of hazard and control possibilities.
8. Geologic Hazard and Soils. Basic information as it affects development, and
reference to detailed studies of the area.
9. Special Considerations. Brief discussion of general conditions of situations
not already noted, which could significantly affect the development; or which must
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be considered when studying or planning the area. It is in this section that
information is filed concerning the existing and potential relationships to the offsite socioeconomic and biophysical situations that may exist within the zone of
influence of the site.