Operations, Maintenance, and Stewardship 101
Operations, maintenance, and stewardship are essential to the safe use, enjoyment, and long-term success of any trail.
Corridor Clearing: Material and Debris Management
Skill Definition
Materials and debris removal from corridor using low impact techniques, according to project and resource protection requirements
Entry Level Performance
- Deposit materials and debris removed from corridor using low impact techniques, according to project permits, with supervision
- Demonstrate understanding of low impact techniques related to material and debris management
Full Performance Level
- Deposit materials from corridor using low impact techniques that do not alter natural hydrologic flow
- Distinguish natural materials to be used for construction and stage accordingly
Expert Level Performance
- Deposit debris from corridor clearing using low impact techniques, taking into account impacts due to erosion, visual impacts, and natural hydrologic flow
- Efficiently select natural materials from those being cleared and stage for maximum construction efficiency
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Training Programs for Corridor Clearing: Material and Debris Management
Advancing Trails Webinar Series
American Trails brings agencies, trail builders, planners, architects, advocates, and volunteers the latest in state-of-the-art information on all aspects of trails and greenways. Our webinars focus on a variety of trail topics, usually applicable…
Foundations of Sustainable Trails e-Course Series
This five-part series of online micro-learning courses is intended to provide those new to the trails workforce with a baseline understanding of terminology and concepts that give them a solid foundation to support future trails education and…
Chinook Associates Trail Consulting
Chinook Associates offers stewardship skills workshops covering recreational trail planning, design, construction, maintenance, and visitor management. Courses are available either in-person, with fully customizable content combining classroom…
Trail Technician 1 Exam
The Trail Technician multiple-choice exam evaluates foundational knowledge in trail development, aligned with the progression from entry-level to full Trail Competency standards.
Trail Fundamentals Video Series
The Professional TrailBuilders Association (PTBA) has launched the development of the Trail Fundamentals Video Series—a free, entry-level educational resource designed to support sustainable trail development and trail trainings worldwide.
IMBA Trail Management Schools
This school is typically two days in length with IMBA instructor(s) traveling to your location to deliver the class to staff or members. Instructors arrive the day before to assess the site and do any necessary preparations. Organizations, clubs, or…
Skill Library
Trail Maintenance
Trail Sustainability Principles
Safety/Site Management
Maintenance Specifications
Corridor Clearing/Site Preparation
Corridor Clearing: Pruning/ Side-Cutting/ Brushing
Corridor Clearing: Bucking, Felling/ Hazard Tree Removal; Chainsaw/ Crosscut
Corridor Clearing: Material and Debris Management
Tread Maintenance - Hand tools
Tread Maintenance - Mechanized Equipment
Drainage Features/Water Management
Custom Trainings
There are 51 trainers on TrailSkills
with Corridor Clearing: Material and Debris Management experience
Nicholas Burns
Taos, NM
URG Conservation Program Coordinator
Rocky Mountain Youth Corps - New Mexico
Richard Edwards
Morgantown, WV
Assistant Director of Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure
West Virginia University
Walt Bready
Blairsville, GA
Jonathan Szalewicz
Craftsbury Common, VT
Trails Volunteer Programs Supervisor
Appalachian Mountain Club
Julian Wischniewski
Eureka, CA
AmeriCorps Grant Coordinator
California Conservation Corps Backcountry Trails Program
Hire Workers
There are 258 workers on TrailSkills
with Corridor Clearing: Material and Debris Management experience
Mitch Bishop
Reno, NV
Trails and Restoration Specialist - Nevada Conservation Corps
Great Basin Institute
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