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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Custom Trainings
Flagstaff, AZ
For over 10 years, I have been designing and leading field-based trail trainings for land agencies,…
Russellville, AR
I coordinate and teach the Trail Management Certificate Program at Arkansas Tech University. Plus,…
Brevard, NC
Baltimore, MD
I have worked in the conservation corps industry for over 10 years with a focus on creating…
Golden, CO
Thirty-eight years of experience in the US Forest Service in landscape architecture, recreation…
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Upper Marlboro , MD
30 plus years in park management, forestry, horticulture, Wild life and conservation I manage over…
Morristown, VT
Mariah Keagy began her career in trail construction and reconstruction in the Green Mountains…
Nashville, TN
Since 2015 Michael has overseen the maintenance and management for the 1,300 mile hiking, biking,…
Sandpoint, ID
Pend Oreille Pedalers is Sandpoint's non-profit cycling club and trails organization. With 700…
Marlinton, WV
Trail manager
Indianola, UT
I have been involved in heavy construction the last 36 years. The last 17 years we have specialized…
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