Determine the overall costs of trail programs and projects including tools, consumables, volunteer and staff time, contractors and consultants, equipment, materials.
Provide management of trail-related contracts and agreements as well as oversight of contractor activities and deadlines.
Identify funding sources that align with trail-related project/s; write and submit grants and grant reports; track grant fund expenditures; and communicate effectively with funders.
Effectively communicate trail and partnership information to trail administrators, trail managers, contractors and consultants, volunteers, and the public.
Develop and conduct workshops, seminars and other training for employees, public and private sector partners, volunteers, and the public on trail skills, land management issues and priorities, and policy that impacts trails.
Monitor and document trail use and conditions to determine impacts on natural, social/experiential, historic, and cultural resources.
Manage trails for a variety of uses and visitor experiences while meeting trail objectives.
Apply knowledge of land management agency policies and law (including legislation, regulations, policy, planning, strategy, and management directives/guidelines) to the management of trails.
Partner and collaborate effectively with a variety of user groups and organizations to bolster stewardship capacity and community support for trail projects and programs.
Develop cooperative agreements or memoranda of understanding with land managers and partners that address the roles and responsibilities of all parties and define cooperative relationships.
Resources for Program Administration:
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The Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) process was established in the 1960s as a tool to guide the development and management of outdoor recreation resources by state to receive funding under the Land and Water Conservation Fund…
Land and water managers from across the United States and Canada have similar goals: Providing high-quality outdoor recreation experiences and protecting natural and cultural resources as visitor use increases and public expectations change.…
This handbook defines the role of the SCA and the Programs’ policies and guidelines. It is to be referred to and followed. There are three sections- general information, a section specifically for the Leader Team Crew Leader, and a section…
PNTS Workshop - NSHT inventory, Assessment and Monitoring
In this webinar, PTBA will explore different trail contracting models.
Storytelling is a powerful tool for talking about your programs and projects in ways that motivate and inspire your audiences – while also communicating valuable information about where your work takes place, what the volunteer experience is like,…
Trail Skills Training Library
This webinar will outline the exciting trails stewardship funding opportunities available through the National Wilderness Stewardship Alliance and American Trails and is intended to help members of the trail community to understand which funding…
Learn about community capital funding strategies that can put your community in the driver's seat as you build your outdoor recreation economy.
This webinar will dive into the technical side of the Trails Stewardship Initiative and will teach you about the easy-to-use tools you can use to keep your trails up-to-date in popular recreation apps.
Get details and the ins and outs about designating your trail(s) as a National Recreation Trail (NRT) or National Water Trail (NWT), the history, the benefits and process for trails to become NRTs, and more.
This webinar introduces you to three simple, concrete strategies to engage your community, entice locals and visitors, and take the next steps toward making the most of outdoor recreation and trails.
Learn about one organization’s innovative approach to building and maintaining a trail system that serves as a model for communities around the country.
Further Education
Partner with IMBA Trail Solutions and create with confidence. By deploying a complete range of skills–including visioning, detailed design, professional construction, and training for stewardship–our comprehensive approach saves resources.
The Sustainable Trails curriculum welcomes students from various fields who are interested in trails development, programming and management, as well as design.
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…
Training Calendar
September 25 - October 23, 2024
October 01 - 15, 2024
Custom Trainings
Bretton Woods, NH
Director of Trails & Recreation Management
Appalachian Mountain Club
Mickleton, NJ
Director of Program Curriculum & Education
Student Conservation Association (SCA)
Hire Workers
Blairsville, GA
Middlefield, CT
Trails Stewardship Coordinator
Connecticut Forest and Park Association (CFPA)
Saint Paul, MN
Off-Highway Vehicle Specialist (Minnesota Department of Natural Resources)
Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa
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