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Book Synopsis: * Comprehensive text on building and maintaining trails* The latest in effective management of work crews of all ages* How to build "sustainable" trails to fit dwindling park maintenance budgets * For weekend volunteers, youth group leaders, outing club members, and anyone involved in caring for the land
For half a century, the Student Conservation Association (SCA) has inspired people of all ages to take part in projects that enhance the environment. In settings from city parks to backcountry wilderness, the practical skills presented in its pioneering handbook have been tested in the field by volunteer and professional work crews throughout the nation. Their input enriches every chapter with fresh approaches, new ideas, and modern applications of traditional skills.
In addition to conservation crew leadership and risk management, Lightly on the Land presents the nuts and bolts of trail construction and maintenance; building with rock; felling and buckling; building with timber; bridge construction; and environmental restoration. It gets down and dirty with tools, knots, and rigging. Throughout, it teaches how to build pathways and reshape existing routes to require a minimum of attention over the years -- essential in this era of shrinking park budgets.
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Discover the ultimate guide to building and maintaining trails with the second edition of "Lightly on the Land: The Sca Trail Building And Maintenance Manual." This comprehensive text is your key to unlocking the secrets of effective trail management. Whether you're a weekend volunteer, a youth group leader, or an outing club member, this manual is a must-have for anyone passionate about caring for the land.
With dwindling park maintenance budgets, it's crucial to learn how to build "sustainable" trails that can thrive on limited resources. Our manual provides you with the latest techniques and strategies to create trails that are both environmentally friendly and cost-effective. Don't let financial constraints hinder your trail building ambitions - let us guide you towards trail construction that fits your budget.
Authored by the esteemed Student Conservation Association (SCA), this handbook brings you fifty years of trail-building expertise. The SCA has inspired countless individuals to make a positive impact on the environment. Now, you too can benefit from their practical skills and knowledge, honed through volunteer and professional work crews across the nation. Every chapter is enriched with fresh approaches, new ideas, and modern applications of traditional skills, ensuring you stay ahead of the curve in trail construction.
Not only does "Lightly on the Land" cover conservation crew leadership and risk management, but it also delves into the nitty-gritty of trail construction and maintenance. You'll learn the art of building with rock, felling and buckling techniques, working with timber, constructing bridges, and even environmental restoration. The manual leaves no stone unturned, providing you with in-depth insights into tools, knots, and rigging.
Don't wait any longer to become a trail-building expert. Take the first step towards transforming your passion into action by getting your hands on "Lightly on the Land: The Sca Trail Building And Maintenance Manual." Let this manual be your trail-building bible and let us guide you towards sustainable trail construction that leaves a lasting impact on the land.
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