Forest Brushing Techniques
Trail Competencies
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Trail Construction
- • Corridor Clearing/Site Preparation
- • Corridor Clearing: Pruning/ Side-Cutting/ Brushing
- • Corridor Clearing: Felling/tree removal; Chainsaw/ Crosscut
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Trail Maintenance
- • Corridor Clearing/Site Preparation
- • Corridor Clearing: Pruning/ Side-Cutting/ Brushing
- • Corridor Clearing: Bucking, Felling/ Hazard Tree Removal; Chainsaw/ Crosscut
Summary
In the fourth video of this series, we take a look at how to clear the trail corridor of brush, focusing this time on trimming larger branches and trees. Keeping the corridor clear allows users to stay on the trail safely, protecting the environment outside the managed impact zone. We present techniques for keeping both the volunteer and the plants from permanent harm in the process.
Overview
Trail Types Covered
General. All trail types are relevant.
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