Excerpt: “The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Forest Service manages the largest trail network in the world, with over 164,000 miles of trails. Continued access to these well-loved and much-needed trails depends on the shared stewardship of agency employees, Tribes, partners, volunteers, contractors, permit holders, communities, and everyone who loves trails. This notebook is a practical reference for trail maintenance and construction written in an easy-to-understand fashion, with a focus on sustainable natural surface trails. It is not a policy document, and it doesn’t cover everything a trail professional needs to know. After reading this notebook, the authors encourage you to learn more and seek knowledge from other people and resources. Attend a trail skills training, invite a trail professional from another area, or explore the documents and websites listed in the ‘Resources’ chapter of this notebook. Most importantly: get out there, be safe, and do good work.”
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