Our Tool Shed is a resource library designed for professionals working within all aspects of park maintenance. We continually research best maintenance practices from all industries to gather videos, articles, templates, and websites and store them in one place for our members. We spend the time to sift through the noise and provide you with valuable information when you need it, so you can focus on developing solutions. If there is something you need but cannot find, reach out and share your specific needs.
Removing Invasive Species Along Ohio Waterways
Ohio DNR, 2019
The ODNR's Scenic Rivers Program works with local volunteers to remove invasive species along the Little Darby in Madison County, Ohio
Trail Construction and Maintenance Notebook
US Department of Agriculture, 2007
This notebook has pulled together basic trail construction and maintenance information, presented it in an easy-to-understand fashion, and oriented it to the needs of the trail worker.
Motorized Trail Construction and Maintenance Manual
Maine Department of Conservation, 2011
This handbook will show you examples of how to construct and maintain trails that minimize erosion and environmental impacts while providing safe accessible trails.
Trail Design for Small Properties
University of Minnesota Extension, 2006
Trail Design for Small Properties provides simple, inexpensive solutionsfor designing, building, and maintaining sustainable trials—trails forhiking, horseback riding, bicycling, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling,off-highway motorcycles (OHMs), and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs).
Trail Bridge Rail Systems
US Forest Service, 2007
Choosing a rail system for trail bridges andboardwalks can be difficult. This tech tip explainsthe differences between three basic rail systems,discusses Forest Service requirements, and provides a simple process for determining the basic rail system that best fits your structure.
Sustainable Trail Bridge Design
US Department of Agriculture, 2020
This report focuses on designing new, short,single-span, wooden trail bridges that the Forest Service classifies as minor and major trail bridges. This report also briefly addresses other bridge types and materials outside the minor and major trail bridge classifications.
Erosion Control During Trail Maintenance and Construction
Bureau of Trails New Hampshire, 2017
BMPs minimize the risk of sediment and other pollutants getting into waterbodies, maintain the natural flow of water in streams and wetlands, protect shoreland vegetation and provide a safe stable trail system.
Recreational Trail Standards for HRTA-HRM Trails
HRTA, Recreational Trails Committee, 2019
Sample standards for non-motorized trail builders
Designing Sidewalks and Trails for Access
US Department of Transportation, 1999
This report presents a number of factors that affect the accessibility of sidewalks andtrails in the United States are presented.
Trails Handbook
California State Parks, 2019
This handbook describes the processes for planning, designing, constructing, maintaining, and managing trails that will minimize impacts to park resources and maximize public recreation opportunities.
Regional Trails Management Plan
Capital Regional District, 2015
Sample management plan to guide development, operations and management decision-making for Regional Trails.
Phragmites: Questions and Answers
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
This fact-sheet outlines questions and answers about Non-native Phragmites, also known as common reed, is a perennial, aggressive wetland grass that outcompetes native plants and displacesnative animals.
A Guide to the Control and Management of Invasive Phragmites
US Fish & Wildlife Service
The goal of this guide is to provide information about effective methods to control and manage phragmites.
Trails Standards Manual
District of Squamish, 2008
The intent of this document is to provide consistent SAMPLE guidelines and standards for trail development and maintenance for potential trail builders in the community.
Tree School
Oregon State University Extension, 2011
Woodsman Mark Havel demonstrates tools and techniques used on his Oregon tree farm.
