Sec. 2. FINDINGS
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## SEC. 2 FINDINGS **[**[16 U.S.C. 583k](/us/usc/t16/s583k)**]** Congress finds as follows: ####
(1)The National Forest System features a world-class trail system with over 157,000 miles of trails that provide world-class opportunities for hiking, horseback riding, hunting, mountain bicycling, motorized vehicles, and other outdoor activities. ####
(2)According to the Government Accountability Office, the Forest Service is only able to maintain about one-quarter of National Forest System trails to the agency standard, and the agency faces a trail maintenance backlog of $314 million, and an additional backlog of $210 million in annual maintenance, capital improvements, and operations. ####
(3)The lack of maintenance on National Forest System trails threatens access to public lands, and may cause increased environmental damage, threaten public safety, and increase future maintenance costs. ####
(4)Federal budget limitations require solutions to National Forest System trail maintenance issues that make more efficient use of existing resources. ####
(5)Volunteers, partners, and outfitters and guides play an important role in maintaining National Forest System trails, and a comprehensive strategy is needed to ensure that volunteers and partners are used as effectively as possible.
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