"It is critically important that we support organizations like the SBNFA and their efforts to promote safe, responsible riding and open, sustainable OHV trails," says Steve Nessl, Yamaha's ATV/SxS marketing manager who participated in both events by cleaning up trails and planting trees. "We hope that Yamaha's hand-on participation will inspire other OHV enthusiasts to get involved and support their own local riding areas and national forests." The SBNFA's OHV patrol program has more than 300 volunteers who give more than 27,000 hours each year to help patrol the trails, educate riders, protect the public lands and help OHV enthusiasts recreate safely. It is a nationally known program for both its organization and success in managing a vast network of multi-use trails. "The SBNFA sincerely appreciates the example Yamaha sets with their commitment to stewardship and public service," says Ben vonDielingen, SBNFA OHV program manager, who helped lead both volunteer efforts.