S. 1110: Northwest California Wilderness, Recreation, and Working Forests Act

Collaboratively developed

The term collaboratively developed means projects that are developed and implemented through a collaborative process that—

Plantation

The term plantation means a forested area that has been artificially established by planting or seeding.

Restoration

The term restoration means the process of assisting the recovery of an ecosystem that has been degraded, damaged, or destroyed by establishing the composition, structure, pattern, and ecological processes necessary to facilitate terrestrial and aquatic ecosystem sustainability, resilience, and health under current and future conditions.

Restoration area

The term restoration area means the South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area, established by subsection (b).

Stewardship contract

The term stewardship contract means an agreement or contract entered into under section 604 of the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 (16 U.S.C. 6591c).

Shaded fuel break

The term shaded fuel break means a vegetation treatment that effectively addresses all project-generated slash and that retains: adequate canopy cover to suppress plant regrowth in the forest understory following treatment; the longest-lived trees that provide the most shade over the longest period of time; the healthiest and most vigorous trees with the greatest potential for crown-growth in plantations and in natural stands adjacent to plantations; and all mature hardwoods, when practicable.

Wildland-urban interface

The term wildland-urban interface has the meaning given the term by section 101 of the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 (16 U.S.C. 6511).

establish, restore, and maintain fire-resilient forest structures containing late successional forest structure characterized by large trees and multistoried canopies, as ecologically appropriate;

protect late successional reserves;

enhance the restoration of Federal lands within the restoration area;

reduce the threat posed by wildfires to communities within the restoration area;

protect and restore aquatic habitat and anadromous fisheries;

protect the quality of water within the restoration area; and

allow visitors to enjoy the scenic, natural, cultural, and wildlife values of the restoration area.

In general

The Secretary shall manage the restoration area—

Conflict of laws

Uses

Wildland fire

Road decommissioning

Vegetation management

Grazing

The grazing of livestock in the restoration area, where established before the date of enactment of this Act, shall be permitted to continue—

all forms of entry, appropriation, and disposal under the public land laws;

location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and

disposition under all laws relating to mineral and geothermal leasing or mineral materials.

use stewardship contracts to implement this section; and

use revenue derived from such stewardship contracts for restoration and other activities within the restoration area which shall include staff and administrative costs to support timely consultation activities for restoration projects.

in collaboration with the Secretary of the Interior and interested persons, use a multiparty monitoring, evaluation, and accountability process to assess the positive or negative ecological, social, and economic effects of restoration projects within the restoration area; and

incorporate the monitoring results into the management of the restoration area.

In general

In accordance with applicable law, including regulations, and this section, the Secretary may use forest residues from restoration projects, including shaded fuel breaks, in the restoration area for research and development of biobased products that result in net carbon sequestration.

Partnerships

In carrying out paragraph (1), the Secretary may enter into partnerships with institutions of higher education, nongovernmental organizations, industry, Indian Tribes, and Federal, State, and local governmental agencies.

Coast redwoods are an iconic California resource that represents the beauty and natural grandeur of the Golden State.

These ancient redwood forests contain the tallest trees on Earth, which grow to be more than 3,500 years old.

Redwood forests serve as the most effective forest-based carbon sink in the world, storing 3 times or more carbon per acre than any other forest ecosystem.

Healthy old-growth redwood forests provide important ecological benefits, including clean air, habitat for special status plants and animals, and water resources that are critical to the health and sustainability of federally listed salmon fisheries.

Redwood forests are true wonders of the world, inspiring more than 31 million visitors every year in California’s redwood parks and supporting a multi-billion dollar outdoor recreation economy.

The redwood forests of northern California are the ancestral home of several tribal nations, whose members use stewardship and natural resource management expertise to protect and restore these forestlands.

After the 1849 Gold Rush, demand for lumber devastated ancient redwood forests and today only 5 percent of the original old-growth coast redwoods remain.

Redwood National and State Parks safeguard more than one-third of the world’s remaining old-growth coast redwood forests.

These parks contain tens of thousands of acres of redwood forests that have been logged, and require innovative application of science and technology to improve forest stewardship and accelerate forest regeneration.

Restoration of these forest ecosystems will hasten the return of healthy old-growth forests, while providing jobs in local communities and enhancing native habitat for numerous plant and animal species.

Redwood National and State Parks are partnering with nongovernmental organizations and tribes to restore these redwood forest ecosystems.

Redwood forest restoration benefits the people of California for generations to come.

Remediation

The term remediation means to facilitate the recovery of lands and waters that have been degraded, damaged, or destroyed by illegal marijuana cultivation or another illegal activity. Remediation includes but is not limited to removal of trash, debris, and other material, and establishing the composition, structure, pattern, and ecological processes necessary to facilitate terrestrial and aquatic ecosystem sustainability, resilience, and health under current and future conditions.

Partnership

The term partnership means the Northwest California Public Lands Remediation Partnership, established by subsection (b).

Priority lands

The term priority lands means Federal land within the Klamath, Shasta-Trinity, Six Rivers, and Mendocino National Forests, and public land administered by the Bureau of Land Management within the Redding, Arcata, and Ukiah field offices.

coordinate the activities of Federal, State, Tribal, and local authorities, and the private sector, in the remediation of priority lands in the State affected by illegal marijuana cultivation or other illegal activities; and

use the resources and expertise of each agency, authority, or entity in implementing remediation activities on priority lands in the State.

The Secretary of Agriculture, or a designee of the Secretary of Agriculture to represent the Forest Service.

The Secretary of the Interior, or a designee of the Secretary of the Interior, to represent the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, and National Park Service.

The Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, or a designee of the Director.

The Secretary of the State Natural Resources Agency, or a designee of the Secretary, to represent the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.

A designee of the California State Water Resources Control Board.

A designee of the California State Sheriffs’ Association.

One member to represent federally recognized Indian Tribes, to be appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture.

One member to represent nongovernmental organizations with an interest in Federal land remediation, to be appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture.

One member to represent local governmental interests, to be appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture.

A law enforcement official from each of the following:

A scientist to provide expertise and advise on methods needed for remediation efforts, to be appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture.

A designee of the National Guard Counter Drug Program.

identify priorities for remediation on priority lands in the State;

secure resources from Federal and non-Federal sources to apply to remediation of priority lands in the State;

carry out remediation on priority lands in the State;

support efforts by Federal, State, Tribal, and local agencies, and nongovernmental organizations in carrying out remediation of priority lands in the State;

support research and education on the impacts of, and solutions to, illegal marijuana cultivation and other illegal activities on priority lands in the State;

involve other Federal, State, Tribal, and local agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and the public in remediation efforts, to the extent practicable; and

take any other actions necessary to address remediation of priority lands in the State.

make grants to the State, political subdivisions of the State, nonprofit organizations, and other persons;

enter into cooperative agreements with, or provide grants or technical assistance to, the State, political subdivisions of the State, nonprofit organizations, Federal agencies, and other interested parties;

hire and compensate staff;

obtain funds or services from any source, including Federal and non-Federal funds, and funds and services provided under any other Federal law or program;

contract for goods or services; and

support activities of partners and any other activities that further the purposes of this section.

In general

The Secretary of Agriculture shall convene the partnership on a regular basis to carry out this section.

Technical and financial assistance

The Secretary of Agriculture and Secretary of the Interior may provide technical and financial assistance, on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis, as determined by the appropriate Secretary, to the partnership or any members of the partnership to carry out this Act.

Cooperative agreements

The Secretary of Agriculture and Secretary of the Interior may enter into cooperative agreements with the partnership, any members of the partnership, or other public or private entities to provide technical, financial, or other assistance to carry out this Act.

to serve visitors; and

to assist in fulfilling the purposes of the Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area.

to serve visitors; and

to assist in fulfilling the purposes of Redwood National and State Parks, the Smith River National Recreation Area, and other nearby Federal lands.

develop the fire management plans in accordance with—

ensure that a fire management plan for a wilderness area expanded by section 301—

consult with—

Agreements authorized

If the study conducted under subsection (a) determines that establishing the described accommodations is suitable and feasible, the Secretary may enter into agreements with qualified private and nonprofit organizations for the development, operation, and maintenance of overnight accommodations.

Contents

Any agreements entered into under paragraph (1) shall clearly define the role and responsibility of the Secretary and the private or nonprofit organization.

Compliance

The Secretary shall enter agreements under paragraph (1) in accordance with existing law.

Effect

Nothing in this subsection—

In general

Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act and in accordance with paragraph (2), the Secretary shall develop a comprehensive plan for the long-term management of the special management area.

Consultation

In developing the management plan required under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consult with—

Additional requirement

The management plan required under paragraph (1) shall ensure that recreational use within the special management area does not cause significant adverse impacts on the plants and wildlife of the special management area.

In general

The Secretary shall manage the special management area—

Recreation

The Secretary shall continue to authorize, maintain, and enhance the recreational use of the special management area, including hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, hang gliding, sightseeing, nature study, horseback riding, rafting, mountain biking, and motorized recreation on authorized routes, and other recreational activities, so long as such recreational use is consistent with the purposes of the special management area, this section, other applicable law (including regulations), and applicable management plans.

Motorized vehicles

New trails

all forms of appropriation or disposal under the public land laws;

location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and

disposition under laws relating to mineral and geothermal leasing.

In general

Not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture, in cooperation with the Secretary of the Interior, shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a study that describes the feasibility of establishing a nonmotorized Bigfoot National Recreation Trail that follows the route described in paragraph (2).

Route

The trail described in paragraph (1) shall extend from the Ides Cove Trailhead in the Mendocino National Forest to Crescent City, California, by roughly following the route as generally depicted on the map entitled Bigfoot National Recreation Trail—Proposed and dated July 25, 2018.

Additional requirement

In completing the study required by subsection (a), the Secretary of Agriculture shall consult with—

In general

Upon a determination that the Bigfoot National Recreation Trail is feasible and meets the requirements for a National Recreation Trail in 16 U.S.C. 1243, the Secretary of Agriculture shall designate the Bigfoot National Recreation Trail in accordance with—

Administration

Upon designation by the Secretary of Agriculture, the Bigfoot National Recreation Trail (referred to in this section as the trail) shall be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture, in consultation with—

Private property rights

Map required

Upon designation of the Bigfoot National Recreation Trail, the Secretary of Agriculture shall prepare a map of the trail.

Public availability

The map referred to in paragraph (1) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest Service.

In general

In accordance with paragraph (2), the Secretary of Agriculture after an opportunity for public comment, shall designate a trail (which may include a system of trails)—

Requirements

In designating the Elk Camp Ridge Recreation Trail (referred to in this section as the trail), the Secretary shall only include trails that are—

Map

A map that depicts the trail shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest Service.

In general

The Secretary shall manage the trail—

Monitoring; evaluation

To minimize the impacts of the use of the trail on environmental and cultural resources, the Secretary shall annually assess the effects of the use of off-highway vehicles and mountain bicycles on—

Closure

The Secretary, in consultation with the State and Del Norte County, and subject to paragraph (4), may temporarily close or permanently reroute a portion of the trail if the Secretary determines that—

Rerouting

Any portion of the trail that is temporarily closed by the Secretary under paragraph (3) may be permanently rerouted along any road or trail—

Notice of available routes

The Secretary shall ensure that visitors to the trail have access to adequate notice relating to the availability of trail routes through—

Feasibility study

Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall study the feasibility and public interest of constructing a recreational trail for nonmotorized uses around Trinity Lake.

Construction

Compliance

In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall comply with—

Feasibility study

Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall study the feasibility and public interest of constructing recreational trails for mountain bicycling and other nonmotorized uses on the routes as generally depicted in the report titled Trail Study for Smith River National Recreation Area Six Rivers National Forest and dated 2016.

Construction

Compliance

In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall comply with—

Trail and campground maintenance.

Public education, visitor contacts, and outreach.

Visitor center staffing.

reduces or diminishes the authority of the Secretary to manage land and resources under the jurisdiction of the Secretary; or

amends or modifies the application of any existing law (including regulations) applicable to land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary.

Black butte river wilderness

Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service in the State, comprising approximately 11,117 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled Black Butte River Wilderness—Proposed and dated April 13, 2017, which shall be known as the Black Butte River Wilderness.

Chanchelulla wilderness additions

Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service in the State, comprising approximately 6,212 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled Chanchelulla Wilderness Additions—Proposed and dated July 16, 2018, which is incorporated in, and considered to be a part of, the Chanchelulla Wilderness, as designated by section 101(a)(4) of the California Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 98 Stat. 1619).

Chinquapin wilderness

Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service in the State, comprising approximately 26,890 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled Chinquapin Wilderness and Potential Wilderness—Proposed and dated July 16, 2018, which shall be known as the Chinquapin Wilderness.

English ridge wilderness

Certain Federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management in the State, comprising approximately 6,204 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled English Ridge Wilderness—Proposed and dated April 13, 2017, which shall be known as the English Ridge Wilderness.

Headwaters forest wilderness

Certain Federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management in the State, comprising approximately 4,360 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled Headwaters Forest Wilderness—Proposed and dated July 24, 2018, which shall be known as the Headwaters Forest Wilderness.

Mad river buttes wilderness

Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service in the State, comprising approximately 6,002 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled Mad River Buttes Wilderness—Proposed and dated July 25, 2018, which shall be known as the Mad River Buttes Wilderness.

Mount lassic wilderness addition

Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service in the State, comprising approximately 1,292 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled Mount Lassic Wilderness Addition—Proposed and dated February 23, 2017, which is incorporated in, and considered to be a part of, the Mount Lassic Wilderness, as designated by section 3(6) of Public Law 109–362 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 120 Stat. 2065).

North fork eel wilderness addition

Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management in the State, comprising approximately 17,182 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled North Fork Eel Wilderness Addition—Proposed and dated February 23, 2017, which is incorporated in, and considered to be a part of, the North Fork Eel Wilderness, as designated by section 101(a)(19) of the California Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 98 Stat. 1621).

Pattison wilderness

Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service in the State, comprising approximately 28,595 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled Pattison Wilderness—Proposed and dated July 16, 2018, which shall be known as the Pattison Wilderness.

Sanhedrin wilderness addition

Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service in the State, comprising approximately 112 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled Sanhedrin Wilderness Addition—Proposed and dated February 22, 2017, which is incorporated in, and considered to be a part of, the Sanhedrin Wilderness, as designated by section 3(2) of Public Law 109–362 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 120 Stat. 2065).

Siskiyou wilderness addition

Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service in the State, comprising approximately 27,747 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled Siskiyou Wilderness Addition and Potential Wilderness—Proposed and dated July 24, 2018, which is incorporated in, and considered to be a part of, the Siskiyou Wilderness, as designated by section 101(a)(30) of the California Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 98 Stat. 1623) (as amended by section 3(5) of Public Law 109–362 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 120 Stat. 2065)).

South fork eel river wilderness addition

Certain Federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management in the State, comprising approximately 313 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled South Fork Eel River Wilderness Addition—Proposed and dated April 9, 2019, which is incorporated in, and considered to be a part of, the South Fork Eel River Wilderness, as designated by section 3(10) of Public Law 109–362 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 120 Stat. 2066).

South fork trinity river wilderness

Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service in the State, comprising approximately 26,446 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled South Fork Trinity River Wilderness and Potential Wilderness—Proposed and dated February 22, 2017, which shall be known as the South Fork Trinity River Wilderness.

Trinity alps wilderness addition

Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service in the State, comprising approximately 62,695 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled Trinity Alps Wilderness Addition and Potential Wilderness—Proposed and dated July 18, 2018, which is incorporated in, and considered to be a part of, the Trinity Alps Wilderness, as designated by section 101(a)(34) of the California Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 98 Stat. 1623) (as amended by section 3(7) of Public Law 109–362 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 120 Stat. 2065)).

Underwood wilderness

Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service in the State, comprising approximately 15,127 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled Underwood Wilderness—Proposed and dated July 19, 2018, which shall be known as the Underwood Wilderness.

Yolla bolly-middle eel wilderness addition

Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management in the State, comprising approximately 10,729 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness Addition and Potential Wilderness—Proposed and dated June 7, 2018, which is incorporated in, and considered to be a part of, the Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness, as designated by section 3 of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1132) (as amended by section 3(4) of Public Law 109–362 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 120 Stat. 2065)).

Yuki wilderness addition

Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management in the State, comprising approximately 10,866 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled Yuki Wilderness Addition and Potential Wilderness—Proposed and dated February 15, 2017, which is incorporated in, and considered to be a part of, the Yuki Wilderness, as designated by section 3(3) of Public Law 109–362 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 120 Stat. 2065).

any reference in the Wilderness Act to the effective date of that Act shall be considered to be a reference to the date of enactment of this Act; and

any reference in that Act to the Secretary of Agriculture shall be considered to be a reference to the Secretary.

In general

The Secretary may take such measures in a wilderness area or wilderness addition designated by section 301 as are necessary for the control of fire, insects, and diseases in accordance with section 4(d)(1) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(1)) and House Report 98–40 of the 98th Congress.

Funding priorities

Nothing in this title limits funding for fire and fuels management in the wilderness areas or wilderness additions designated by this Act.

Administration

Consistent with paragraph (1) and other applicable Federal law, to ensure a timely and efficient response to fire emergencies in the wilderness additions designated by this title, the Secretary of Agriculture shall—

section 4(d)(4) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(4)); and

In general

In accordance with section 4(d)(7) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(7)), nothing in this Act affects the jurisdiction or responsibilities of the State with respect to fish and wildlife on public land in the State.

Management activities

In furtherance of the purposes and principles of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), the Secretary may conduct any management activities that are necessary to maintain or restore fish, wildlife, and plant populations and habitats in the wilderness areas or wilderness additions designated by section 301, if the management activities are—

In general

Congress does not intend for designation of wilderness or wilderness additions by this Act to lead to the creation of protective perimeters or buffer zones around each wilderness area or wilderness addition.

Activities or uses up to boundaries

The fact that nonwilderness activities or uses can be seen or heard from within a wilderness area shall not, of itself, preclude the activities or uses up to the boundary of the wilderness area.

low-level overflights of military aircraft over the wilderness areas or wilderness additions designated by section 301;

the designation of new units of special airspace over the wilderness areas or wilderness additions designated by section 301; or

the use or establishment of military flight training routes over the wilderness areas or wilderness additions designated by section 301.

in accordance with section 4(d)(5) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(5)); and

subject to any terms and conditions determined to be necessary by the Secretary.

all forms of entry, appropriation, and disposal under the public land laws;

location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and

operation of the mineral materials and geothermal leasing laws.

Access

In recognition of the past use of wilderness areas and wilderness additions designated by this Act by members of Indian Tribes for traditional cultural and religious purposes, the Secretary shall ensure that Indian Tribes have access to the wilderness areas and wilderness additions designated by section 301 for traditional cultural and religious purposes.

Temporary closures

Applicable law

Access to the wilderness areas and wilderness additions under this subsection shall be in accordance with—

become part of the wilderness area in which the land is located;

be withdrawn in accordance with subsection (h); and

be managed in accordance with this section, the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), and any other applicable law.

in accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.); and

subject to any terms and conditions determined to be necessary by the Secretary.

Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service, comprising approximately 4,238 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled Chinquapin Wilderness and Potential Wilderness—Proposed and dated July 16, 2018.

Certain Federal land administered by the National Park Service, compromising approximately 31,000 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled Redwood National Park Potential Wilderness—Proposed and dated August 21, 2017.

Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service, comprising approximately 8,961 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled Siskiyou Wilderness Addition and Potential Wilderness—Proposed and dated July 24, 2018.

Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service, comprising approximately 405 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled South Fork Trinity River Wilderness and Potential Wilderness—Proposed and dated February 22, 2017.

Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service, comprising approximately 1,237 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled Trinity Alps Wilderness Additions and Potential Wilderness—Proposed and dated July 18, 2018.

Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service, comprising approximately 4,282 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness Additions and Potential Wilderness—Proposed and dated June 7, 2018.

Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service, comprising approximately 1,165 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled Yuki Wilderness Addition and Potential Wilderness—Proposed and dated February 15, 2017.

In general

For purposes of ecological restoration (including the elimination of nonnative species, removal of illegal, unused, or decommissioned roads, repair of skid tracks, and any other activities necessary to restore the natural ecosystems in a potential wilderness area and consistent with paragraph (2)), the Secretary may use motorized equipment and mechanized transport in a potential wilderness area until the potential wilderness area is designated as wilderness under subsection (d).

Limitation

To the maximum extent practicable, the Secretary shall use the minimum tool or administrative practice necessary to accomplish ecological restoration with the least amount of adverse impact on wilderness character and resources.

the date on which the Secretary publishes in the Federal Register notice that the conditions in a potential wilderness area that are incompatible with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.) have been removed; or

the date that is 10 years after the date of enactment of this Act for potential wilderness areas located on lands managed by the Forest Service.

In general

On its designation as wilderness under subsection (d), a potential wilderness area shall be administered in accordance with section 302 and the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.).

Designation

On its designation as wilderness under subsection (d)—

conserve, protect, and enhance for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations the ecological, scenic, wildlife, recreational, roadless, cultural, historical, natural, educational, and scientific resources of the conservation management area;

protect and restore late-successional forest structure, oak woodlands and grasslands, aquatic habitat, and anadromous fisheries within the conservation management area;

protect and restore the wilderness character of the conservation management area; and

allow visitors to enjoy the scenic, natural, cultural, and wildlife values of the conservation management area.

In general

The Secretary shall manage the conservation management area—

Uses

The Secretary shall only allow uses of the conservation management area that the Secretary determines would further the purposes described in subsection (b).

In general

Except as provided in paragraph (3), the use of motorized vehicles in the conservation management area shall be permitted only on existing roads, trails, and areas designated for use by such vehicles as of the date of enactment of this Act.

New or temporary roads

Except as provided in paragraph (3), no new or temporary roads shall be constructed within the conservation management area.

Exception

Nothing in paragraph (1) or (2) prevents the Secretary from—

Decommissioning of temporary roads

In general

Except as provided in paragraph (2), no harvesting of timber shall be allowed within the conservation management area.

Exceptions

The Secretary may authorize harvesting of timber in the conservation management area—

subject to—

in a manner consistent with the purposes described in subsection (b).

Acquisition authority

In accordance with applicable laws (including regulations), the Secretary may acquire any land or interest in land within the boundaries of the conservation management area by purchase from willing sellers, donation, or exchange.

Incorporation

Any land or interest in land acquired by the Secretary under paragraph (1) shall be—

all forms of entry, appropriation, and disposal under the public land laws;

location, entry, and patenting under the mining laws; and

operation of the mineral leasing, mineral materials, and geothermal leasing laws.

wilderness areas and wilderness additions designated by section 301;

potential wilderness areas designated by section 303;

South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area;

Horse Mountain Special Management Area; and

Sanhedrin Conservation Management Area.

the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives; and

the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate.