Pressure Treated Wood for Trail Structures

American Trails

Pressure Treated Wood for Trail Structures

Recorded Training

Webinar Trail Construction Project Planning and Design

This webinar will discuss the proper understanding of treated wood and construction details.

Webinar Outline

Pressure treated wood is widely used in the trails industry, for all types of trail structures, from ADA compliant front country trails to the back country. Proper understanding of treated wood and construction details makes a huge difference in how long structures will last. 

The webinar will discuss:

  • History and safety
  • What is treated wood, and what is the process to manufacture it
  • Different types of treatment and why they matter
  • Project planning
  • Prefabrication of structures
  • Compatible Hardware
  • Details to make structures more sustainable
  • Tips and tricks for working with the wood
  • Reasons treated wood fails
  • Review of a few past project successes and fails

Learning Objectives:

  • Understanding treated wood and why its use is important
  • Value of careful project planning
  • Importance of attention to detail for improved sustainability

Trail Competencies

Relevant Trail Types

    General. All trail types are relevant.

Learning Credits and CEUs

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Learning credits are available. The length of the session will determine the number of hours/credits given. In order to obtain credits, attendees must fill out an evaluation survey for each session they attend, as well as complete a learning credit tracking form noting each session they are requesting credits for (or a quiz if virtual). This form (and complete instructions) will be available during the live webinar or at registration when you check in for in-person events. Email the conference host or [email protected] with any questions.

American Trails is a certified provider and can offer the following learning credits and continuing education opportunities: AICP CM, LA CES (most HSW approved), NRPA CEU, and CEU/PDH Equivalency Petition for other accepting organizations.

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