published Sep 10, 2018
by
Alabama Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources
Sandwiched halfway between the major metropolitan areas of Birmingham, AL and Atlanta, GA is the small town and big trail dreams of Anniston, AL and its 4,000-acre open space, Coldwater Mountain.
posted Sep 10, 2018
by
Mike Passo with American Trails
Continuing the series on bridging the barriers between trail user groups
published Sep 9, 2018
by
American Trails Staff
Grant Will Connect City of Niagara Falls to New York City, Expand Trail Connections and Enhance Niagara Gorge Access
published Sep 8, 2018
by
American Trails Staff
Encouraging visitors to stay on the trail is the most important issue, and is made easier by providing attractive, well-designed trail systems. Managers should also identify populations of plants that have been designated as threatened, endangered, or sensitive.
published Sep 8, 2018
by
American Trails Staff
The checklist focuses specifically on wildlife issues of trail planning and is designed to mirror comprehensive planning processes.
posted Sep 8, 2018
by
American Trails Staff
The checklist focuses specifically on wildlife issues of trail planning and is designed to mirror comprehensive planning processes.
posted Sep 8, 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.
posted Sep 8, 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.
posted Sep 8, 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.
