Introduction to Trail Management (Part 3 of 3)

In the Introduction to Trail Management we will discuss visitor and maintenance management. The visitor management discussion will include spatial and temporal management approaches for different types of trail use. Different methods of communicating behavioral expectations will be discussed. Methods for developing maintenance management programs will be highlighted. Establishing and implementing annual work plans will be discussed.
Following the presentations, the panelists will respond to questions from webinar participants.

Learning Objectives:
A review of different types of visitor management strategies will occur
Components of maintenance management planning will be identified
Considerations for developing a workforce to implement annual work plans will occur

Trail Core Competencies

• Trail Maintenance
• • Maintenance Specifications
• • Inventory & Assessment

• Project Planning and Design
• • Interpretation

• Project & Crew Management
• • Crew Recruitment
• • Crew Management
• • Jobsite Safety
• • Jobsite Risk Management
• • Performance Management
• • Field-based Resource Protection

• Program Administration and Leadership
• • Communications
• • Education and Public Outreach
• • Inspections/Monitoring
• • Partnership and Collaboration
• • Policy/Directives/Law
• • Visitor Use Management and Monitoring

Relevant Trail Types

• Hiking Trails
• Long-distance Trails
• Mountain Biking Trails
• Nature Trails