URGENT: JTNP needs feedback on Climbing Management Plan

Joshua Tree National Park is beginning the planning process for a Climbing Management Plan; the planning process has already started, and this round of preliminary comments has a deadline of NOVEMBER 13. That’s next week!

The Park Service and FOJT urge you to weigh in and let them know how you’d like to see management function into the future around access, resource protection and services like law enforcement, traffic control, parking, trail maintenance, campground maintenance/expansion, cultural elements, toilets and trash, and communication. 

This planning effort addresses management of rock-based recreation activities, as well as routes and fixed anchors, for the protection of cultural resources, wilderness character, natural resources, and public enjoyment of climbing and related activities.

As part of this process, the park is considering a range of climbing management strategies. We encourage you to share your observations, concerns, and ideas about specific issues related to climbing management, including culturally significant areas, wilderness, plants, wildlife, and visitor use and experience.

Please offer your thoughts, suggestions and feedback to Joshua Tree National Park via THIS LINK. Our collective voice as the climbing community must be heard clearly, and often.  

BOD FOJT