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Current Conditions Inventory
With ever changing patterns of weather and trail users, having an accurate assessment on current trail conditions is crucial. Following a Trail Assessments and Condition Surveys (TRACS) methodology, we can create an inventory of the trails and technical features, assessments on their current conditions, and prescriptions to help maintain sustainability and a positive user experience.

Trail Planning
We can take a blank slate of space and develop a trail or trail system that meets the needs of the end users and land management organizations. By looking at topography, soil characteristics, and other on-the-ground features, and incorporating the trails' goals, we'll make a plan that can be used as a build blueprint.

Trail Building
This is what we love: moving earth, whether by hand tool or machine, and working with the natural environment. We'll take a trail from a vision or concept to reality. Our builds, like everything we do, also focus on sustainability and protection of important environmental resources. 

Trail Repair/Maintenance
As we're reminded on a daily basis, even things made of steel and stone can be damaged, and natural surface trails are no different. We can repair and remediate storm or user damage that can occur from storms, increased visitors, vandalism, or originally unsustainable designs. We can also take care of routine maintenance to manage vegetation overgrowth and other common needs. 

Bridge/Boardwalk Design and Construction
There are perks to having an architect as one of the founders of Northeast Trailworks, and one of them is the ability to create detailed plans and renderings. Good plans make construction easier and can allow for accurate materials lists and quicker build times.

Community Outreach/Public Surveys
What do the trail users want? Are there needs that are not being met? We can facilitate online and in-person information gathering, and then we can review that data to make it usable and informative. 

Trail Closure/Restoration
If a trail is damaged beyond repair, built without approval, or simply needs to be taken out of use, we can close lines of sight and help start the natural restoration process.

Volunteer Management
Many trail systems have members of the public and other volunteers who are eager to help with just about any project. We can coordinate these volunteer efforts and provide direction and guidance with a goal of making sure that everyone is safe and has fun, while also getting some work done.

Site Planning and Rendering
Got a plan that scratched on the back of a napkin? Want to see what that might look like or do you maybe just want clear plans for a permitting process? While not as fun as being in the field, we can generate professional plans for just about any need.

Mapping and Signage
Clear maps and signs improve user experience by letting people know where they are. and helps them decide where they want to go. Newer apps can create confusion as trails might have different names in TrailForks or AllTrails or others, so official maps and signs are important. Good maps and signs are also critical for if, or when, someone needs to call emergency medical services.

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