What does the OFATV mean when you say Riding an ATV on OFATV designated, well mapped and signed trails helps the environment?
ATV riding is the next big boom in outdoor recreation. There are many different user groups utilizing ATV’s for many different reasons. ATV sales have been climbing steadily, and have recently been climbing at a rapid rate in Ontario, and in Canada as a whole. The rise in the popularity of ATVing is relatively easy to gauge from the sales statistics. What is not so easy to gauge is where those ATV’s are being used. It is unrealistic to assume that people will stop buying ATV’s, or that the manufacturers will stop making them. By creating, enhancing and designating an ATV trail network, we are giving ATV users a place to enjoy their recreation, and keep them away from areas where they shouldn’t be. When a club develops a trail network, they can avoid sensitive areas, and educate ATV riders through things such as signage and interpretative mapping. Clubs also maintain their trails to help ensure a good riding experience.
