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Recreational Uses of Cal Poly Land
E
cological Land Unit (ELU) Component
of Recreation Opportunity Spectrum (ROS)

Classes 1-7 From
  • intensively used to dispersed
  • very high capability to very low capability for outdoor recreation
Subclasses A-Z - What to inventory for land
A
Recreational Fisheries fishing; viewing, study of fish
B
Beach shorelines to beach opportunities
C
River Access canoeing, river rafting, kayaking
D
Deeper Water boating, boat launching, mooring
E
Vegetation recreationally pleasing, diversity
F
Waterfalls and Rapids viewing especially
G
Glaciers or Permanent Snowfields viewing; possible snow activities
H
Cultural Resources: Historic and Archeologic viewing, interpretation
J
Rocks/Minerals possible for collection???
K
Support Units access to another area-overnight use; possible day use
activity area
L
Landform interesting landforms, commonly geologic/soil
M
Small Surface Water viewing, day use, environmental education, fishing
N
Extensive Winter Upland downhill skiing, snowboarding, cross-country
skiing, snowmobiling, snow play
O
Upland Wildlife big game hunting, viewing opportunities
P
Cultural Landscapes orchards, pastoral landscapes, farms, ranches
Q
Topographic Configuration (exceptional landscape diversity) hiking, general sightseeing, outdoor study
R
Rock/Geologic Formations (interesting rocks or varied geologic formations) hiking, general sightseeing, outdoor study
S
Winter Upland Slopes downhill skiing
T
Thermal Springs soaking, viewing
V
Vantage Points good viewing opportunities, panoramas, superior views
W
Wetland Wildlife viewing, nature study
X
Miscellaneous (other situations not fitting classification)
Z
Man-Made Features (man-made features in rural settings of significance) viewing, interpretation
     


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