Wilderness Recreation Clause Samples

Wilderness Recreation.  Inspect and clean mechanized trail vehicles of weeds and weed seeds.  Wash boots and socks before hiking into a new area. Inspect and clean packs, equipment, and bike tires.  Avoid hiking through weed infestations whenever possible.  Keep dogs and other pets free of weed seeds.  Avoid picking unidentified "wildflowers" and discarding them along trails or roadways.  Maintain trailheads, campgrounds, visitor centers, boat launches, picnic areas, roads leading to trailheads, and other areas of concentrated public use in a weed-free condition. Consider high-use recreation areas as high-priority sites for weed eradication.  Sign trailheads and access points to educate visitors on noxious and invasive weeds and the consequences of their activities.  In areas susceptible to weed invasion, limit vehicles to designated, maintained travel routes. Inspect and document travel corridors for weeds, and treat as necessary.