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Title: Info about the Trail Survey Course
Post by: 01sahara on April 15, 2009, 09:31:57 PM: Trail inventory course...
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Info about the Trail Survey Course

Quote from Peter Straub

Greetings to everyone interested in building a sustainable recreational trail system!

The Ghost Stewardship Monitoring Group (GSMG) is sponsoring a second Trail Inventory and Design training weekend.

May 1-3, 2009.
Friday Evening in Calgary area,
Saturday 8-5 in the Calgary area,
Sunday 8-5 in The Ghost FLUZ
Exact locations TBA

Trail Inventory is a trail planning process used to create a trail system wherein we define the overall trail objectives, look at what parameters govern the actual terrain the trail will follow, laying out the specific path that a trail will follow, and assessing water courses, soils, slopes and vegetation. The trail design will attempt to maximize user enjoyment and will ensure the trail will be as much self-sustaining as possible with minimum maintenance and the least environmental impact possible for future generations to enjoy. Trail Inventory does not involve the actual construction or improvement of a trail.

Trail Inventory process is to be used for:
evaluating and improving existing trails
re-routing trails along a new sustainable path
reclaiming and closing un-sustainable trails
building new trails within the given parameters
improving the recreational experience and opportunities for all users

If you would like to participate, and can read a GPS (GPS units will be provided), have digital camera (please bring your own camera), and record readings from simple instruments (which will be provided), you have the basic skills we require.

Many volunteers have a variety of professional or hobby related skills in specific areas that the may be of great benefit to the tasks of Trail Inventory and Design. These may be skills or knowledge in biology, forestry, geology, construction, engineering, or even an expertise in a particular form of recreation, computer skills, mapping or fund raising or public relations. To help us identify any special skills that you may have that could further assist in Trail Inventory and Design, we welcome you to complete this simple resume various skills, and submit the attached Inventory resume.

To reserve your spot in this training, please respond with a completed Inventory Resume to Peter Straub via e-mail to [email protected]

Thank-you

I have a form you will have to fill before taking the course. This form is for them to know what you know in the field.

It's a good course to take and very informative..
Title: Re: Info about the Trail Survey Course
Post by: 01sahara on April 15, 2009, 09:35:53 PM: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Trail Inventory Resume -Template.doc (49 KB - downloaded 3 times.)
Trail Inventory Call for Volunteers - 2009-03-05.doc (22 KB - downloaded 1 times.)
Title: Re: Info about the Trail Survey Course
Post by: dunl on April 15, 2009, 09:58:26 PM: How come I can't download these? And is this only open to Calgary Members?
Title: Re: Info about the Trail Survey Course
Post by: 01sahara on April 15, 2009, 10:03:17 PM: Quote from: dunl on April 15, 2009, 09:58:26 PM
How come I can't download these? And is this only open to Calgary Members?

Open to all interested useres of the trails. I tryed to copy the links from the members section. Sorry it did not work. I will e-mail the form to you.
Title: Re: Info about the Trail Survey Course
Post by: dunl on April 15, 2009, 10:05:05 PM: Thanks....maybe I'll post it on our forums as well.

[email protected]
Title: Re: Info about the Trail Survey Course
Post by: dunl on April 15, 2009, 10:18:38 PM: Got it, thanks!
Title: Re: Info about the Trail Survey Course
Post by: Rubi03 jef on April 20, 2009, 11:35:14 PM: can you please send me the link or the form so i can fill it out

thank you

[email protected]
Title: Re: Info about the Trail Survey Course
Post by: fug on April 22, 2009, 10:46:50 PM: Docs attached
Title: Re: Info about the Trail Survey Course
Post by: 01sahara on April 28, 2009, 06:55:10 PM: It's this weekend. Who is coming?
Title: Re: Info about the Trail Survey Course
Post by: Rubi03 jef on April 28, 2009, 08:32:46 PM: I am sad to say i am unable to make it to the course
my mother has passed away and i am in MTL for the week

is there any way this course will be availiable again
Title: Re: Info about the Trail Survey Course
Post by: 01sahara on April 28, 2009, 08:54:22 PM: Quote from: Rubi03 jef on April 28, 2009, 08:32:46 PM
I am sad to say i am unable to make it to the course
my mother has passed away and i am in MTL for the week

is there any way this course will be availiable again

Sorry to hear of your loss Jeff. That is very sad news.

My condolences to you and your family.

Blair
Title: Re: Info about the Trail Survey Course
Post by: Immortal on April 28, 2009, 10:47:01 PM: Sorry for your loss Jeff. We just lost our grandmother a month ago.

I am in Blair... see ya Friday.
Title: Re: Info about the Trail Survey Course
Post by: Waytec on April 29, 2009, 12:35:25 AM: Sorry to hear.

I will be thier.
Title: Re: Info about the Trail Survey Course
Post by: Rubi03 jef on April 29, 2009, 09:09:30 AM: thanks guys

enjoy the course sorry i wont be there
Title: Re: Info about the Trail Survey Course
Post by: slimbeam on April 29, 2009, 10:01:36 AM: my thoughts to you and your family Jeff

never used a gps but form has been sent; I'll be there
Title: Info about the Trail Survey Course
Post by: PiotronE73 on October 31, 2009, 08:01:28 PM: I dont know about anyone else, but this whole thing stinks.
The icy cold fingers of too much government for our own good.