Define Purpose and Need of Project

Define Purpose and Need 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 and the need that it will meet.


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Project Selection
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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Recorded Trainings for Define Purpose and Need of Project

Wilderness Trails: Special Places, Special Considerations.
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
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

The Science of Sustainable Trail Design and Management
The Science of Sustainable Trail Design and Management

This webinar will describe the three most common forms of trail impact, identify the most influential factors to develop and maintain sustainable trail networks, and discuss methods for rating trail sustainability. Presented by: Jeffrey Marion,…

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There are 46 trainers on TrailSkills
with Define Purpose and Need of Project experience.

Pete

Pete Englund

Legacy Trails LLC

Contractor Trainer

Madrid, IA

Pete Englund had been performing crew based trail work across 12 different states for 18 years…

Sarah

Sarah Walter

Penn Trails LLC

Contractor Trainer

Carlisle, PA

Sarah is a licensed Landscape Architect in Pennsylvania and West Virginia, with prior experience in…

Vaike

Vaike Haas

Trainer Higher Education

Morgantown, WV

I lead WVU's Sustainable Trails Curriculum, am a licensed landscape architect and Associate…

Emma

Emma Bixler

CorpsTHAT, Inc.

Trainer Corps Nonprofit

Baltimore, MD

I have worked in the conservation corps industry for over 10 years with a focus on creating…

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There are 183 profiles on TrailSkills
with Define Purpose and Need of Project experience.

Mike

Mike Passo

American Trails

Contractor Trainer Nonprofit

Bellingham, WA

<p>Mike Passo is the Executive Director of American Trails. Mike has also served as the Executive…

Jeremiah

Jeremiah Clark

National Park Service

Agency

Kula, HI

I have trail maintenance and construction experience through Timberline Trailcraft LLC as a Trail…

mitchell

mitchell washington

Contractor

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

TrailWork Summary: The Work Experience is as follows: Follow directions and give directions in…

Jay

Jay Hoots

Hoots, Inc.

Contractor Trainer

Edmonton

JAY HOOTS – Hoots Ltd. Owner (2005 - Current) Qualifications: • Professional Bike Park / Trail…

Michael

Michael McKenzie

Blacksheep Mountain Bike Club

Contractor Nonprofit

Thunder Bay

Currently the trail director for Blacksheep Mountain Bike Club and part of the trail crew for…

Samantha

Samantha Bragg

CorpsTHAT, Inc.

Nonprofit

Baltimore, MD

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American Trails Professional TrailBuilders Association Partnership for the National Trails System Northern Vermont University Northwest Arkansas Community College Eppley Institute Corps Network