A Few Questions on Power Saw Use in the Wilderness

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What does it take for the Forest Service change their ingrained culture of disdain for the use of power saws for wilderness trail maintenance? Hands of Forest Service employees for wilderness trail maintenance has been allowed repeatedly. Powered rock drills and portable generators are permissible. Power saw use in the … Read More

Celebrating 50 Years of American Wilderness

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Back Country Horsemen of Oregon Celebrate 50 Year Anniversary of the American Wilderness Act. Each chapter is planning Work-parties and Events through out the year to help celebrate the 50 Year Anniversary of the American Wilderness Act. For more details on how you can get involved visit Celebrating 50 Years of American … Read More

BCHA Gets the Job Done with Low Impact on the Land

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 17, 2013 Peg Greiwe, peg@backcountryhorse.com Back Country Horsemen of America Gets the Job Done with Low Impact on the Land by Sarah Wynne Jackson Back Country Horsemen of America cherishes our wild lands and they make sure that everything they do has the lowest impact possible on … Read More

BCHA Announces 2012 Legacy Award Winner

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For Immediate Release: September 30, 2013 Peg Greiwe 1-888-893-5161 Back Country Horsemen of America leads the nationwide effort to preserve trails for horse use, not only for today’s equestrians, but also for tomorrow’s. They seek to leave an inheritance to future generations; a legacy of responsible enjoyment of America’s wild lands the … Read More

BCHA 2012 Volunteer Value is the Highest in its History

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As the leader in protecting our right to ride horses on public lands, Back Country Horsemen of America is proud of their record of service. For 40 years, they have volunteered their time, skill, and resources towards keeping trails open to horse use and promoting responsible recreation in a myriad … Read More

BCHA Gives Youth a Leg Up on Tomorrow

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Across the nation, Back Country Horsemen of America leads the campaign of saving trails for horse use. They cherish America’s equestrian heritage and seek to preserve our right to ride horses on public lands for many generations to come. The next generation is here with us now; children of all … Read More