ATV Info & Quad Guide
Building a relationship with nature through ATV riding
Ask any environmentalists if they are concerned about the potential damage that ATVing can cause nature, their answers would most probably be a ‘YES'. The concern over irreparable damage to nature and the land where ATV fans ride on has been growing but there is more focus on this topic now because of the rapid growth of this sport. Because of these concerns, there have been many objections over the use of and access to some lands by ATV enthusiasts. This concern had a significant impact on ATV users and also ATV manufacturers and direct retailers too. Lots of people in the in the all terrain vehicle industry is going to be affected if the people who objects to ATV decides to hike up their protest level.
Therefore, as an a fan of ATV, we need to make sure that we keep a good relationship with the public land managers, owners of private lands and others who have an interest in the place where we ride our ATVs. In fact, we need to build a strong respect for NATURE itself – respect nature and not to exploit it. This way, others who have an interest in the land, including riders, bikers, campers…etc, will get to enjoy the land to its fullest too! And ATV enthusiasts won't be blamed for spoiling the quality of the land and exploiting Mother Nature heartlessly.
It would make a world of difference if ATV fans would actually get to know more about the land before they go. For instance, this can be done online via the website or if there's none to be found, you can contact the land manager or owner to get the information. This way, you will know the restrictions there – and the owner would have given you explicit permission to ride your ATVs there.
If it's a public place, keep your ATVs quiet especially when there's wild life and campers around. it wouldn't win you any extra brownie points to irritate the land owners or managers. When there's a trail, observe the trail markers and signs of closure. Obey them and keep to the rules…the reason why the area is closed off may not be obvious but keep out of it, anyway. And of course, respect nature by not leaving your rubbish all around the place. In fact, you would do nature good by actually picking up whatever rubbish you think need to be discarded.
Last but not least, be nice to others and animals too. They have as much right as you do to be there. Nature is a shared asset, therefore, if we have as much respect for nature and animals, they will, in return have that much respect for us.