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Understand Erosion on My Trails

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Understanding how water damages your trails is the first step in protecting them.

Soils Matter, Get the Scoop

This article discusses how to limit soil erosion, especially on farms and during construction. Many of these same tips also apply to woodland roads, trails, and log loading areas.

Maintain Forest Roads to Prevent Erosion and Protect Water

This article from Penn State Extension summarizes the how, what, and when of inspecting forest roads to ensure that they are in good shape, both literally and in the context of water quality protection.

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