Saturday, January 29, 2005

Mark Twain Forest Plan (revised)

A new plan was released 1/27/2005 by the Forest Service that will be used as a guide for the next 10-15 years. The Forest Plan list 5 alternatives, the best "allows National Forest managers to work with nature to conserve important plant and animal species, create and maintain healthy ecosystems, and provide a variety of products that local communities and the nation as a whole consider important. Among these products are recreation opportunities, timber products and clean water and air."

Stay tuned on how these changes to the Mark Twain National Forests will affect the Ozark Trail.

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