HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-16 Expressing Support for the Study of Certain Areas in the Holy Cross Ranger District for Possible Designation as Wilderness or Backcountry AreasRESOLUTION NO. f~
Series of 1977
A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE
STUDY OF CERTAIN AREAS TN THE HOLY CROSS
RANGER DISTRICT FOR POSSIBLE DESIGNATION
AS WILDERNESS OR BACKCOUNTRY AREAS
WHEREAS, there are .certain areas within the Haly
Cross Ranger District presently under the jurisdiction of the
United States Forest Service that would appear to qualify for
specific use designation;
WHEREAS, certain specified areas should he studied
further to protect them for the public's use and enjoyment; and
WHEREAS, the Tawn Council wishes to publicly state
its support for further study of the Forest Service lands within
the Holy Cross Ranger District;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOL•VN COUNCIL
OF THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO, THAT.
1) The Town Council is of the belief that certain
areas within the Holy Cross Ranger District meet the qualifica-
tions as Wilderness or Backcountry areas and that further study
needs to be done to determine if such designations should be
made.
2) The Town Council urges the study of the areas
shown on the attached map, marked as Exhibit "A", for passible
designations as follows:
a} Holy Cross, Wr - Wilderness
b) Wrl, Wr2, and Wr3 - Wilderness
c) Two Elk, Ws - Backcountry
d) XC - Wilderness
e) XP, XC-1, X~, XC-2 - Wilderness
f} Wsl and Ws2 - Backcountry
INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED. AND ADOPTED, this 6th day
of September, 1977.
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