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Tennessee Committee to Evaluate OHV Recreation for State

The State of Tennessee has formed a committee to evaluate the use, impact, and availability of off-highway vehicle (OHV) recreation in Tennessee. OHVs are motorized recreational vehicles designed for off-highway use. The types of vehicles include, but are not necessarily limited to, all terrain vehicles (ATVs – generally 4-wheeled), motorcycles (dirt bikes), Jeeps and four wheel drive pickups (4 x 4s), and dune buggies (also referred to as rail buggies).

A committee of government and public representatives, including two members of the public representing motorized recreation, are studying the use, impact and availability of OHV recreation in Tennessee. The state is accepting public comments and suggestions online.

The committee has a draft goal of creating "a sustainable, managed program developed through public/private participation that provides quality OHV opportunities while protecting resources."

Tennessee public land managers and environmental regulators have identified OHV recreation as a key issue and believe there is a need for better trail design, maintenance and management.

You can share your commnets on motorized recreation by logging on the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation website at http://www.state.tn.us/environment/ohv/index.html.

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