Introduction to Trail Assessment Using UTAP and HETAP
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Summary
This webinar will discuss the assessment work that Beneficial Designs does in regards to the Universal Trail Assessment Process (UTAP) and the High-Efficiency Trail Assessment Process (HETAP) and how the data is collected and can be viewed by the user.
Overview
Webinar Outline
Beneficial Designs (BD) is a leader in the development of trail assessment. Starting with the Universal Trail Assessment Process (UTAP) which is done by hand, then introducing the High-Efficiency Trail Assessment Process (HETAP) which uses one of two carts developed by Beneficial Designs. This webinar will discuss the assessment work that BD does and how the data is collected and can be viewed by the user.
Learning Objectives:
- Understanding the difference in UTAP and HETAP
- Explain the benefits of trail assessment and trail access information dissemination for land managers and trail users.
- Select appropriate trail assessment techniques for common trail conditions and trail features.
Trail Types Covered
General. All trail types are relevant.
| Publisher | American Trails |
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| Published | Mar 2022 |
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