How will this rule affect motorized use or access off of “Green Dot” Roads?
The “Dot” system is a way to identify those motorized routes that are open for use in an area with multiple routes. The Green Dot system is promoted by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife for hunting seasons. This is a part of the existing designated national system of roads, trails, and areas on the forests and grassland where motorized use for various types of vehicles is allowed. The existing system will be used as a starting point for considering any modifications that may provide for suitable and sustainable motorized access. Once a Motor Vehicle Use Map is published for a National Forest or Grassland, motorized travel will be allowed only on designated routes and areas. These routes and areas may be seasonally designated or designated by Class of vehicle. The forest and grassland system of routes and areas are designed to be periodically evaluated as a part of many resource management programs, and are subject to change.
