Sustaining Wildlife With Recreation on Public Lands
A Synthesis of Research Findings, Management Practices, and Research Needs
Communicate inventory, regulations, and field practices related to resource preservation (e.g., plant and animal species common to the area, invasive species, and threatened resources) to avoid damage during trail projects, and/or maintenance.
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A Synthesis of Research Findings, Management Practices, and Research Needs
These guidelines are designed to assist resource managers in conducting management activities that enhance the quality of natural plant communities, wildlife habitat, regional landscape integrity and visual quality, particularly as related to…
This handbook will help trail planners and builders balance the benefits of creating trails and being stewards of nature, especially wildlife.
This presentation discusses the seven biggest considerations for planners and designers when designing near wetlands, streams, forests, and other environmental resources.
Learn how to put a campsite and section of trail to bed so that it returns to nature without erosion. Some call this “trail magic,” or “Zen and the Art of Wilderness Gardening” because, if properly done, the old scars disappear, replaced by a…
This handbook is intended to provide consistency among the National Park Service (NPS) units responsible for implementing the Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) and to offer guidance for establishing and operating the YCC throughout the NPS.
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Boulder, CO
I'm a trail project manager with a background in leading, training & managing trail crew…
Golden, CO
I have been a Trails Specialist with Jefferson County Open Space for 10yrs and was a Seasonal…
Seattle, WA
Volunteer Training Coordinator for the Pacific Crest Trail Association-- planning trail-wide…
Bellingham, WA
<p>Mike Passo is the Executive Director of American Trails. Mike has also served as the Executive…
Plettenberg Bay
Galeo Saintz is the co-founder of South Africa’s two longest trail initiatives. For 10 years he…
Forest Grove, OR
Trail builder with the Forest Service for over 15 years. Have worked on a mobile trail crew for all…
Hire Workers
Golden, CO
After starting my trails career with the Student Conservation Association in Massachusetts, I have…
Portland, OR
Marion, VA
I have over 32 years of experience performing conservation, trails, and construction related…
Pollock Pines, CA
I am the treasurer for Mother Lode Trail Stewardship. We are a new stewardship that started in 2020…
Whistler
Gravity Logic was founded by the team that helped build the Whistler Mountain Bike Park. We’re a…
Walsenburg, CO
I am the director of the Huerfano Youth Conservation Corps and I work as an instructor of Trail…
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