published Sep 2018
by
American Trails Staff
Looking at resources from a regional or landscape-wide perspective helps identify where trails should go and which areas should be conserved for wildlife.
published Sep 2018
by
American Trails Staff
Looking at resources from a regional or landscape-wide perspective helps identify where trails should go and which areas should be conserved for wildlife.
published Sep 2018
by
American Trails Staff
Protecting large, undisturbed areas of wildlife habitat should be a priority. Deciding whether or not to build a trail that may contribute to fragmentation is a tradeoff that the local community or land manager will have to make.
published Sep 2018
by
American Trails Staff
A trail’s area of influence should be planned and managed as an integral part of the trail. This influence zone should provide recreationists with meaningful interactions with nature, without infringing on sensitive habitat.
published Sep 2018
by
American Trails Staff
The checklist focuses specifically on wildlife issues of trail planning and is designed to mirror comprehensive planning processes.
published Sep 2018
by
American Trails Staff
See examples of trail design in habitat areas, techniques for managing visitors, trail system planning, habitat restoration, trails as part of habitat conservation, and education on the value of wildlife and habitat.
published Sep 2018
by
American Trails Staff
Many longer trails cross from one jurisdiction to another. This has ramifications for how the trail is planned and specifically how wildlife issues are considered.
published Aug 2018
by
American Trails Staff
This handbook will help trail planners and builders balance the benefits of creating trails and being stewards of nature, especially wildlife.
published Sep 1998
by
American Trails Staff
A list of key words, concepts, and terms used in the study of wildlife habitat and outdoor recreation.
published May 1995
Guidelines for use of Geosynthetic materials in trail construction.