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Books by Natureshape Natural Surface Trails by Design: The Physical and Human Design Essentials of Sustainable, Enjoyable Trails This is the first of three books in the Trails by Design series published by Natureshape LLC. This groundbreaking book advances the art and science of natural surface trail design by comprehensively establishing the physical and human forces and relationships acting on natural surface trails. It presents the Foundation Level in a new process for developing natural surface trails. Note: This book is useful and self-contained by itself. It puts a new foundation of thought under traditional trail design, construction, and maintenance techniques described in other books and by other instructors. Book and order info. Shaping Natural Surface Trails by Design: Key Patterns for Forming Sustainable, Enjoyable Trails This second book in the Trails by Design series covers trail design, maintenance, and construction techniques based on the Foundation Level in Book 1. In a major innovation, it discusses trail techniques as "patterns" that include the problem that the technique attempts to solve as well as the "whys" of the solution. Patterns make it possible to cover many variations of techniques with relatively few explanations, hence making sense of the many techniques. This book will also present ways to form natural surface treads with less site impact, minimal or no upfront construction, more naturalistic feel, and higher sustainability by having visitors form trail treads by use on carefully flagged alignments. The book is currently being written. More info. Managing Trails by Design: Integrating Stewardship, Sustainability and the Trail Experience Book 3 covers a wide range of trail management issues from both human and physical perspectives. It's based on the information in Book 1 and Book 2. More info. |
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