Define Purpose, Need, and Feasibility of Project

Skill Definition

Use primary data (e.g., stakeholder outreach, trail use data, trail counters) and secondary data (e.g., planning documents, natural and cultural resource survey information, and site-specific resource limitations including soils, hydrology, geology, slope) to define the purpose of the proposed project, the need that it will meet, and its feasibility

Entry Level Performance

Demonstrate understanding of primary data (e.g., stakeholder outreach, trail use data, trail counters) and secondary data (e.g., planning documents, natural and cultural resource survey information, and site-specific resource limitations including soils, hydrology, geology, slope) that are considered when defining the project purpose, need, and feasibility

Full Performance Level

Demonstrate ability to define the project purpose, need and feasibility, integrating primary data, secondary data, and site-specific resource limitations.

Expert Level Performance

Implement a cohesive and comprehensive planning process that results in defining a project purpose, the need that it will meet, and the project’s feasibility based on current and potential resources (human, skills, funding, etc), opportunities, and constraints
Communicate the project purpose, need, and feasibility effectively to all stakeholders

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Documents and Media for Define Purpose, Need, and Feasibility of Project

Project Selection

This guide will provide your organization with information and tips about how to select the most appropriate volunteer stewardship projects.

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Trail Skills Training Library

Recorded Trainings for Define Purpose, Need, and Feasibility of Project

From Concept to Construction: Building a Long-Distance Adaptive Trail

This webinar shares the story of how Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina came to pursue an adaptive trail design, the construction techniques and lessons learned along the way, and how they are continuing to advance the project through outreach…

Projecting the Economic Impact of Future Trails: DIY Forecasting Tools for Communities

This webinar focuses on practical, do-it-yourself ways to project the future economic significance and impact of new, expanded, or enhanced trail systems— even when little to no trail user data exists.

Tell the Economic Story of Your Conserved Lands and Trails Without Hiring an Economist

Understanding the range of economic benefits from your land conservation and trails program can help you coalesce support among local and state officials, expand your circle of allies and partners to include economic developers and the local…

Outdoor Recreation Roadmap: A Community-Led Approach to Leveraging Your Natural Assets for Economic Success and Local Renewal

Learn how to make the outdoor recreation economy work for your community to generate more awareness and buy-in, make quick progress that can be sustained over time, and create meaningful changes that make a difference for your community’s business…

Wilderness Trails: Special Places, Special Considerations.

This webinar will provide some basic information on trails in federally-designated Wilderness, examples of practical experiences, and resources to learn more. Presented by: Pete Irvine, retired, USDA Forest Service Dan Abbe, Wilderness Specialist,…

Trail Planning Technology

Learn how to use a variety of mobile and desktop based technologies to assess, plan, and design trails across the country. Presented by: Jon Altschuld, Founder and Principal, Chinook Landscape Architecture, LLC Tony Boone, COO, Timberline TrailCraft

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Further Education