What is a National Scenic Area?
Also established through an Act of Congress, this designation protects the scenic, cultural, historic, recreational and natural resources in specific areas, while allowing compatible uses. Typically, an NSA is protected from roadbuilding, logging, energy development, and other activities that would mar the natural character and recreational value of the area, while allowing motor vehicles and mountain bikes (unlike a wilderness area).
Related Questions
- How does one access the Ohio River National Scenic Byway from the Harrisburg area? And how does one access the La Rue Pine Hills Forest Road from the Murphysboro area?
- Doesn’t this project have to comply with the National Scenic Area Management Plan like everyone else?
- Who Manages the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area (NSA)?
