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Lightly on the Land: The Sca Trail Building And Maintenance Manual 2nd Edition,New
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* 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 landFor 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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This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Lightly on the Land'? A: 'Lightly on the Land' is a comprehensive manual focused on building and maintaining sustainable trails, aimed at volunteers and leaders involved in land conservation.
- Q: Who is the author of this manual? A: The author of 'Lightly on the Land' is Bob Birkby.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: 'Lightly on the Land' contains a total of 304 pages.
- Q: What edition is this book? A: This is the 2nd edition of 'Lightly on the Land', published on January 1, 2006.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in trail building? A: Yes, the manual is designed for weekend volunteers and youth group leaders, making it suitable for beginners in trail building.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Lightly on the Land' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers topics such as trail construction, maintenance, risk management, and environmental restoration.
- Q: Can this book help with managing work crews? A: Yes, it includes effective management strategies for work crews of all ages.
- Q: Is this book in new condition? A: Yes, the book is listed as being in new condition.
- Q: What is the target audience for this book? A: The target audience includes volunteers, youth group leaders, outing club members, and anyone interested in environmental conservation and trail maintenance.