The Department of Conservation and Natural Resource Wednesday announced the release of just issued “Pennsylvania Trail Design and Development Issues: Guidelines for Sustainable, Non-motorized Trails.”

This 254-page manual will help communities and organizations with planning, design, construction and management of trails.

The document is a compilation of best practices and guidelines, but also includes ideas for developing trails that will provide desirable and enjoyable experiences for users as well as utilizing sustainable design elements. Creating these guidelines was a recommendation in DCNR’s nationally-recognized statewide Outdoor Recreation Plan.

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(Reprinted from the November 27 issue of DCNR’s Resource online newsletter.)

12/2/2013