Roadless Facts, by the Numbers:
- 11,255,000 - Total national forest acres in Arizona
- 1,174,000 - Number of roadless acres
- 10% - Percentage of Arizona’s national forest acres at risk of being developed over time under the Bush Administration’ plan
- 15 - Number of public meetings and hearings on Roadless Area Conservation Rule in Arizona in 1999
- 16,280 - Number of comments generated in Arizona in support of Roadless Area Conservation Rule (during the 2000 comment period)
- 2,762,621 – People who participated in outdoor recreation in Arizona in 2003 (Outdoor Industry Foundation)
- Area of Special Interest: The Coronado National Forest contains an area of 30,000 roadless acres known as the Cañada del Oro, or “Canyon of Gold” roadless area. It contains over 40 miles of trails and the daunting Reef of Rocks, a climbing destination consisting of a two-mile long series of slabs and domes.
All figures are from the US Forest Service, unless otherwise noted. Map of Arizona's National Forests courtesy of http://roadless.fs.fed.us/maps/usmap2.shtml See website for individual maps of roadless areas.
For More Information
- Steve Smith, The Wilderness Society, 303-650-5818 ext 106
