Entry Level Performance

• Deposit materials and debris removed from corridor using low impact techniques, according to project permits or other resource protection requirements, with supervision
• Demonstrate understanding of low impact techniques related to material and debris management, including reuse of suitable excavated mineral soil and rock for tread building

Full Performance Level

• Deposit materials from corridor using low impact techniques that do not alter natural hydrologic flow independently
• Distinguish natural materials to be used for construction and stage for future use accordingly

Expert Level Performance

• Deposit debris from corridor clearing using low impact techniques, taking into account impacts due to erosion, visual impacts, etc.
• Efficiently select natural materials from those being cleared and stage for maximum construction efficiency and minimum impact

Resources for Corridor Clearing: Material and Debris Management:

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Documents and Media for Corridor Clearing: Material and Debris Management

Operations, Maintenance, and Stewardship 101

Operations, maintenance, and stewardship are essential to the safe use, enjoyment, and long-term success of any trail.

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Further Education

Training Programs for Corridor Clearing: Material and Debris Management

Sustainable Trail Building One Year Certificate Program

In this one-year certificate program, you’ll have boots-on-the-ground at Northwoods Stewardship Center in East Charleston, VT for three individual week-long intensive classes. You will grow your knowledge base and connect with trail building…

Trail Academy

Trail Academy is our free class series that teaches students how to tackle any trail-related challenge. Courses are hosted both in the field and online, and are a great starting point for anyone looking to become a certified Trail Crew Leader or…

Trail Sustainability Institute

The Trail Sustainability Institute (TSI) is NWTA’s internal training classes for everything related to trail building. We want to make sure our trail builders are knowledgeable in not only how to build/maintain fun trails, but ensure those trails…

IMBA Trail Solutions Advanced Trail Building School

Partner with IMBA Trail Solutions and create with confidence. By deploying a complete range of skills–including visioning, detailed design, professional construction, and training for stewardship–our comprehensive approach saves resources.

Trails Certificate

Gain insight into best practices related to the design, construction and maintenance of trails. Learn about and apply techniques that can enhance, rehabilitate and protect trails and greenways. Participants will also learn about trail…

Sustainable Trails Development

The Sustainable Trails curriculum welcomes students from various fields who are interested in trails development, programming and management, as well as design.

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