Trail Kit Downloads

• Roles, Responsibilities, Structures and Relationships
• Landowner Relations
• Dealing With Risk Management
• Design Standards
• Environmental Considerations
• Trail Funding
• Trail Inventory
• Trail Etiquette
• Volunteers
• Other Trail Resources
• Appendix

2. Roles, Responsibilities, Structures and Relationships  - Download

• Trail Managers
  • Role of Trail Managers
  • Responsibilities of Trail Managers
• Trail Organizations
  • Local Trail Organizations
  • Responsibilities
  • Tourism Affiliated Organizations
  • Responsibilities
  • County and Municipal Governments
  • Responsibilities
  • Conservation Authorities, Provincial and Federal Government and Land Managing Agencies
  • Responsibilities
  • Ontario Trails Council
  • Responsibilities
• 2.3 Key Stakeholders
  • Possible ‘Stakeholders'

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3. Landowner Relations - Download

• Where to Start?
• Keys to Successful Landowner Relations

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4. Dealing With Risk Management - Download

• Key Elements of a Risk Management Plan
• Sample Trail Inspection Report (shown on page 11)
• Steps in the Risk Management Process

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5. Design Standards - Download

• Trail Use
• Trail Classification
• Trail Format
• Design Details
• Trail Construction
• Surface
• Width
• Grade
• Height
• Trail Development Strategy
• Introduction
• Standards

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6. Environmental Considerations - Download

• Environment and Trail Design
• Environment and Construction/Maintenance

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7. Trail Funding - Download

• Core Activities for BGTN
• Core Activities for Local Trail Organizations and Regional Clubs
• Table 1
• Current Sources of Funding
• Future Sources of Funding
• Development Funding
• Sponsorship & Fundraising
• Municipal Support
• Membership
• Table 2

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8. Trail Inventory - Download

• Inventory Tips
• What to Look For

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9. Trail Etiquette - Download

• BGTN’s Trail Etiquette Code
• Etiquette Codes of Other Groups

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10. Volunteers - Download

• Volunteer Trail Jobs
• Where to Look for Volunteers
• Dealing with Volunteers

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11. Other Trail Resources - Download

12. Sources - Download

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13. Appendix I: BGTN Background - Download

• The Bruce-Grey Trail Network’s Roles and Responsibilities
• The Bruce-Grey Trail Network’s Structure
• The Bruce-Grey Trail Network’s Relationships

14. Appendix II: Owen Sound To Meaford Trail Brochure - Download

15. Appendix III: Trail Signage Recommendations - Download

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