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Staff for USDA Forest Service

Don Kelly

USDA Forest Service

Trainer Agency

Marion, VA

I have over 32 years of experience performing conservation, trails, and construction related…

Josh Kinsel

USDA Forest Service

Agency

Bozeman, MT

Holly Knox

USDA Forest Service

Agency

Mendon, VT

Twenty+ year career devoted to public service and federal land management - currently serving as…

Travis Mason

USDA Forest Service

Agency

Lytle Creek, CA

Sally Miller

USDA Forest Service

Nonprofit

Fort Collins, CO

Jason Neel

USDA Forest Service

Agency

Glenwood, NM

Resources posted by USDA Forest Service

Accessibility Guidebook for Outdoor Recreation and Trails

This guidebook was written to help designers and managers apply FSORAG and FSTAG to their work and to pro- vide guidance for integrating…

Aug 2012

Accessibility Resources

A collection of accessibility resources from the USDA Forest Service

An Ax to Grind - Part 1

An Ax to Grind - Part 1 - USDA Forest Service 1999 - 0823-2D01-MTDC - Missoula Technology Development Center. Hanging an Ax, Sharpening.

An Ax to Grind - Part 2

An Ax to Grind - Part 2 - USDA Forest Service 1999 - 0823-2D01-MTDC - Missoula Technology Development Center. Single and double bit, chopping,…

Chain Saw and Crosscut Saw Training Course

The Chain Saw and Crosscut Saw Training Course is a 16- to 32-hour course for basic to intermediate chain saw and crosscut saw users. The course is…

Constructing Trail Switchbacks

Constructing Trail Switchbacks - USDA Forest Service 2000 - 0823-2D01-MTDC - Missoula Technology Development Center. Learn how to plan, lay out,…

Handtools for Trail Work

The Missoula Technology and Development Center (MTDC), working with trail crews throughout the United States, has standardized a comprehensive…

Jan 2005

Handtools for Trail Work (Video) - Part 1

Handtools for Trail Work - Part 1 - USDA Forest Service 1998 - 0823-2D01-MTDC - Missoula Technology Development Center. Tools for Sawing, Brushing,…

Handtools for Trail Work (Video) - Part 2

Handtools for Trail Work - Part 1 - USDA Forest Service 1998 - 0823-2D01-MTDC - Missoula Technology Development Center. Tools for Sawing, Brushing,…

Off-Highway Vehicle Trail and Road Grading Equipment

The Missoula Technology and Development Center (MTDC) was asked to find a good way to maintain a 40-mile (64-k) motorcycle and all-terrain-vehicle…

Surface Water Control Techniques for Trail Maintenance

Surface Water Control Techniques for Trail Maintenance - USDA Forest Service 1992 - 0823-2D01-MTDC - Missoula Technology Development Center. Learn…

Jun 2010

Sustainable Trail Bridge Design

Designing trail bridges based on trail-specific Trail Management Objectives (TMOs) is essential for providing the desired trail experience, for…

Mar 2020

Sustaining Wildlife With Recreation on Public Lands

A Synthesis of Research Findings, Management Practices, and Research Needs

Dec 2020

The Built Environment Image Guide

The built environment, as used in this guide, refers to the administrative and recreation buildings, landscape structures, site furnishings,…

Sep 2009

The Crosscut Sawyer

The Crosscut Sawyer - USDA Forest Service 2007 - Publication 0723-2D02-MTDC - Missoula Technology Development Center. Crosscut saws are experiencing…

Trail Construction and Maintenance Notebook

An updated edition of the industry standard, "Trail Construction and Maintenance Notebook," first released in 1996.

Jul 2007

Trail Fundamentals and Trail Management Objectives

This publication provides comprehensive guidance and instructions for applying Trail Fundamentals and Trail Management Objectives. This recently…

Sep 2016

Trails in Wet Areas: Turnpike and Puncheon Construction

Trails in Wet Areas: Turnpike and Puncheon Construction - USDA Forest Service 1994 - 0823-2D01-MTDC - Missoula Technology Development Center. Learn…

Jun 2010

USFS Standard Trail Plans and Specifications

The Standard Trail Plans and Specifications reflect current Forest Service trail management efforts and the agency’s Trails Data Dictionary for…

Nov 2014

Wetland Trail Design and Construction

In this manual we have described the common techniques for building a wetland trail. We have also included information on some of the more unusual…

Jan 2007

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USDA Forest Service

Trainings Posted by USDA Forest Service

Trail Skills College

Trail Challenge Kick-off Webinar

Staff for USDA Forest Service

Don Kelly

Josh Kinsel

Holly Knox

Travis Mason

Sally Miller

Jason Neel

Resources posted by USDA Forest Service

Accessibility Guidebook for Outdoor Recreation and Trails

Accessibility Resources

An Ax to Grind - Part 1

An Ax to Grind - Part 2

Chain Saw and Crosscut Saw Training Course

Constructing Trail Switchbacks

Handtools for Trail Work

Handtools for Trail Work (Video) - Part 1

Handtools for Trail Work (Video) - Part 2

Off-Highway Vehicle Trail and Road Grading Equipment

Surface Water Control Techniques for Trail Maintenance

Sustainable Trail Bridge Design

Sustaining Wildlife With Recreation on Public Lands

The Built Environment Image Guide

The Crosscut Sawyer

Trail Construction and Maintenance Notebook

Trail Fundamentals and Trail Management Objectives

Trails in Wet Areas: Turnpike and Puncheon Construction

USFS Standard Trail Plans and Specifications

Wetland Trail Design and Construction

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