Sign and Poster Guidelines for the Forest Service
Official USDA Forest Service sign guidelines
Build and maintain trail heads, parking lots, kiosks, sanitary facilities, camping facilities, traffic barriers, and directional signage.
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Official USDA Forest Service sign guidelines
The built environment, as used in this guide, refers to the administrative and recreation buildings, landscape structures, site furnishings, structures on roads and trails, and signs installed or operated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)…
Be much more sign savvy! Understand trail sign specifications and learn how to install signs correctly. Learn to record sign inventory records in conjunction with agency partners. Students must be seasoned hikers experienced with map reading, have…
This course serves as an introduction and overview to usage, construction, and form of critical trail structures. It begins with a focus on five main types of water crossings. Participants will be introduced to planning decisions based on trail…
The North Country National Scenic Trail (NST) extends for thousands of miles across seven states. Its layout, design, construction, and maintenance require the participation of a myriad of individuals and groups.
This guidebook provides practical guidelines for developing recreation environments that are sensitive to the needs of riders and their stock.
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Greenville, SC
Benchmark Trails is a full service trail design, layout and construction firm with over 20 years of…
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Over 20 years as trail steward [non-profit board] IMBA Regional Director [SE Region] Rogue Trails…
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Bellingham, WA
<p>Mike Passo is the Executive Director of American Trails. Mike has also served as the Executive…
Littleton, CO
I have worked on trails for the last two years. The first year I was on a trails team and last…
Mccall, ID
I am an early-career trails professional with the Forest Service. I have seven Agency field seasons…
Golden, CO
I have been a Trails Specialist with Jefferson County Open Space for 10yrs and was a Seasonal…
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Cle Elum, WA
As the Kittitas Stewardship Coordinator, Kay works with land managers within Kittitas County to…
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