posted Apr 13, 2018
by Jim Schmid
These are the most commonly used Survey, Layout, and Measuring Tools with tips on using them safely and effectively.
posted Apr 13, 2018
by Jim Schmid
These are the most commonly used Miscellaneous Tools with tips on using them safely and effectively.
posted Apr 13, 2018
by Jim Schmid
Though the bulk of trail work involves the use of hand tools, there are occasions where power tools are more efficient.
posted Apr 13, 2018
These are the most commonly used sawing and chopping tools with tips on using them safely and effectively.
posted Apr 13, 2018
by Jim Schmid
Most tools needed for trail work can be purchased from local hardware stores or suppliers of forestry gear or borrowed from equipment caches of land-management agencies. Specialty tools can be found from one of the following suppliers.
posted Apr 13, 2018
Tools for Trails provides this list of the most commonly used digging and tamping tools with tips on using them safely and effectively.
posted Apr 13, 2018
by Jim Schmid, Tools for Trails
Tools for Trails has updated our resource library with the latest in brushing tools. These are the most commonly used Brushing Tools with tips on using them safely and effectively.
posted Apr 13, 2018
The following trail work safety tips should be covered with volunteers and crewmembers before the start of any trail work.
posted Apr 13, 2018
by Jim Schmid
These are the most commonly used pounding and hammering Tools with tips on using them safely and effectively.
posted Feb 19, 2018
by J. Scott Groenier, PE with USDA Forest Service, Robert Wetherell with USDA Forest Service, Janet Zeller with USDA Forest Service
Equipment and technology transfers that help get work done on the ground.
posted Jan 24, 2018
Locating replacement parts for the stock-drawn hillside plows of yesteryear.