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Post by poorboy1 on Feb 2, 2006 18:06:26 GMT -5
this is still gonna happen I'm just dragging my feet. so kick me in da bud. I'll get it handled.
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Post by TODD on Feb 26, 2006 9:36:40 GMT -5
count me too!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by poorboy1 on Feb 26, 2006 10:49:50 GMT -5
I'm waiting for Kelly to get back with me on trail info. Either I will get a list of trails open for adoption or a trail they would like us to adopt. As soon as I get that info we will need to have a club meeting so everyone that is interested can get the info and sign forms. Then we meet with the ODF and discuss our plans. Will update when I hear more. I will post up a time and place for club meeting.
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Post by mudslinger97117 on Feb 26, 2006 10:54:24 GMT -5
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Post by BigRig4x4 on Feb 28, 2006 0:17:27 GMT -5
Well, im in, I have no problem working..
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Post by vegaguy76 on Feb 28, 2006 3:41:09 GMT -5
I'm in too. Though my current work schedule may prevent me from doing much of anything as I work Thursday-Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday are my days off.
Charlie
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Post by poorboy1 on Feb 28, 2006 21:31:12 GMT -5
It looks like we will probably adopt 7-up. Unless Kelly thinks Hembre Ridge is is more important to get adopted first.
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Post by Dicenn on Mar 1, 2006 4:24:47 GMT -5
when when damn it...
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Post by poorboy1 on Mar 1, 2006 7:57:15 GMT -5
I'm still ironing everything out via email tag.
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Post by poorboy1 on Mar 1, 2006 11:53:00 GMT -5
We will be adopting 7-up. I need everyone to fill out a form that wants to be involved. If you don't fill out the form ya can't help. I'll print some up. Remember this is a commentment not just a single weekend once a year. We will assist in it's initial repair then periodicly keep an eye on it so it will only need routine maintenance. So far this is who I have that spoke up poorboy1 kimgray todd bigrig4x4 vegaguy76 dicenn rednecktrucker & gal brown popeye rebelbronco shane74 mudqueen yamxer438 blazerboy
anyone else? I will email the form to each of you to review and decide if you still wanna do it. However I need a paper copy signed. Before the repairs are approved we can go up on our own on foot and review the trail and note suggestions for repair. Then we will review it with the TSF guys. The ball is rolling now so things should start happening.
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Post by poorboy1 on Mar 1, 2006 14:35:05 GMT -5
When I get home I will post a copy of the adopt a trail program to everyone to review. We need to set a date(preferably in the next couple weeks) to go up and check the trail over with our group. I will then send in the proper forms. They will set a date up to meet us at the trail later for us to review the maintenance program and then all volunteers will need to sign off on the agreement at that time. We need to have all interested parties to make the second meeting. We need any who is interested in making suggestions to show up at both.
Lets throw out a couple dates and narrow this down. I'm good for any weekday afternoon. The soonest weekend I will be able to do will be sunday the 19th. I would like to make it up there no later than the 19th. Like I said this first meeting isn't mandatory for everyone just those interested in the suggestion process. So who is up for an afternoon run to 7-up? Sooner the better. I know it will be difficult for most to do during the week.
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Post by ReBeL on Mar 1, 2006 16:50:01 GMT -5
oh this is biger then i thought at first but no problem I first thought it ment we just kept the trail clean of garbage but this will be even kewler to help plan and do changes to the trail. my only big question is does the work happen on weekdays or weekends. i can do eather but weekends are so much better for me. or any late afternoons. so i am down with what ever day every one ells wants just if weekday please be late in the after noon so i got time to sleep from work.
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Post by poorboy1 on Mar 1, 2006 17:35:25 GMT -5
the work party will be on a weekend most likely. Our inspection will happen when ever I can get a few people together.
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Post by poorboy1 on Mar 1, 2006 18:05:45 GMT -5
INTRODUCTION
The Adopt a Trail Program is a voluntary agreement between an organization or an individual (the sponsor) and the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF). The adoption of a trail or other recreation facility by a given sponsor requires that they provide the maintenance needed to sustain recreational use by the public throughout the operating season. ODF provides the necessary training, supplies, and equipment when possible, to help facilitate maintenance work. The local ODF district will work with the sponsor to set up the “adoption” and to establish the agreement that will guide the maintenance activity.
Any organization or individual may be eligible to Adopt-A-Trail. Some trails may need only a few people to provide the necessary maintenance while others may need a large group to maintain the trail to ODF standards. Longer and more involved trails will require that an organization or individual demonstrate the ability to maintain the adopted trail to established standards. Either way a high degree of commitment is required to plan, coordinate, and accomplish the needed maintenance work.
Sponsors will provide the labor to help maintain trails, staging areas, trailheads, or boat ramps. The level of required maintenance will vary with each trail or facility. For example, the type of trail maintenance that may be needed might include, but not be limited to:
• Removing brush, logs, and downed trees • Trail sign maintenance or replacement • Culvert installation • Culvert and waterbar maintenance • Slide removal • Filling ruts • Hardening trail tread with rock or concrete block • Bridge repair
PURPOSE AND NEED
Recreation use on State Forestland is increasing and the Oregon Department of Forestry needs and appreciates help to continue to maintain trails and facilities to established standards. Organizations and individuals are willing to help and it is to everyone’s advantage to develop long term partnerships between ODF and trail use clubs and individuals and to capitalize on the interest, energy, and expertise of recreation users. Everyone involved stands to benefit from the program.
• Trail users benefit because trails are maintained and remain open. • Sponsors gain respect from other trail users and the work they do promotes responsible use of the forest, the trails, and instills a sense of pride and ownership for volunteers. • More people get involved helping to maintain recreation trails and facilities on State Forestland. • ODF benefits from the energy and expertise of volunteers and is able to stretch limited resources to accomplish more work. • The forest or natural resources benefit from properly maintained trails and facilities. PROGRAM GOALS
The Oregon Department of Forestry is actively developing and maintaining trails and recreation facilities on State Forestland. With the additional recreation facilities, the expansion of the trail system, and the continued increases in recreation use it has become desirable and necessary to rely on volunteers to help augment ODF staff and financial resources in order to provide and maintain trails and facilities to established standards. Developing partnerships with local organizations and individuals through the Adopt a Trail Program will help use our collective resources to benefit the forest and the recreation users.
The goals of the program are to:
1. Develop working relationships/partnerships with organizations, businesses, and individuals.
2. Create a spirit of cooperation between different user groups and the Oregon Department of Forestry.
3. Increase access to development and maintenance resources.
4. Maintain trails and recreation facilities on state forest land to high standard. 5. Allow the continued enjoyment of the trails, staging areas, and boat ramps on State Forestland.
6. Promote responsible use of the forest, the trails, and recreation facilities and instill a sense of pride and ownership for volunteers.
I. STEPS TO ADOPTING A TRAIL
Any organization or individual may become an Adopt-A-Trail sponsor. It is easy…
1. Identify a trail, boat ramp, staging area, that you or your organization is interested in adopting. If you need some suggestions or if you have questions about a specific trail or facility, contact the local ODF District Recreation Coordinator.
2. Contact the District Recreation Coordinator to discuss your proposal and to set up a meeting to more specifically review your adoption proposal.
3. Meet with ODF staff to review the trail or facility proposed for adoption and to set up the maintenance plan.
4. Complete your adopt a trail operating plan that provides the direction for maintenance activity
5. Work with ODF to develop the Agreement for sponsored volunteer services, which specifically sets forth conditions of service, dates, and the responsibilities of ODF and the Sponsor.
6. Go to Work!
II. ADOPT-A-TRAIL TERMS & CONDITIONS
The maintenance plan and Agreement will discuss project specific details agreed upon by the Sponsor and the Oregon Department of Forestry. Following are the general conditions that define what the Sponsor and the Oregon Department of Forestry agrees to commit to when they enter into an agreement.
The Sponsor agrees to:
• Commit to XXX work trips per season as specified in the maintenance plan. • Notify ODF Staff of their work plans at least two days prior to the start of any project work activity. • Keep a current roster of volunteers on file with the Oregon Department of Forestry. • Provide ODF with a trail report within five days of the work party that identifies trail section worked on work accomplished, project status, number of participants involved, and total hours volunteered. • Ensure that all participants read, sign, and return to ODF a State of Oregon Conditions of Voluntary Service form prior to participating in any work party projects. • Provide necessary supervision and leadership for the group on workdays. • Emphasize safety and work safely. • Ensure maintenance work and improvements are intended to meet ODF standards.
The Oregon Department of Forestry agrees to:
1. Provide such materials, equipment, and facilities as are available and needed to perform and accomplish the work described above. 2. Provide an initial field visit with Sponsor to review trail being adopted, review trail standards, and answer questions. 3. Coordinate project work requiring Oregon Department of Forestry approval, provide safety and technical specifications for the work to be accomplished, and periodically monitor the work being accomplished.. 4. Provide sign recognizing the Sponsor organization as having adopted the particular trail identified in section 5.
It is mutually understood that:
1. The sponsor does not expect reimbursement for incidental expenses, except in cases where reimbursements plan has been developed and agreed to by the Sponsor and ODF. 2. The Sponsor will provide transportation to and from the work site. 3. Any improvements constructed under the agreement will become the property of the Oregon Department of Forestry. 4. The Oregon Department of Forestry reserves the right to initiate work projects with other interested parties on any trail covered under the Adopt-A-Trail Program. ODF will inform and work with the Sponsor on any special project. 5. Management of the trail or recreation facility covered under an Adopt-A-Trail agreement, including closing dates and seasonal closures, if necessary, will remain the responsibility of ODF. 6. Either party can cancel the Adopt-A-Trail agreement with written notice. III. TRAIL MAINTENANCE PLAN
To help more clearly define the work that is to be accomplished under a given Adopt-A-Program Agreement, ODF Staff and the Sponsor will work together to develop a maintenance plan. This will require a site visit to review the trail or facility to define maintenance and upgrade needs. The maintenance plan should include:
1. A list of maintenance and upgrade needs 2. A description of the type of maintenance work to be performed 3. A description of special projects needed to improve the trail 4. A list of proposed work projects 5. A list of special tool or equipment needs 6. Projected work dates 7. Sponsor contact person
*The maintenance plan developed will become part of the agreement (use the attached maintenance plan form).
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Post by mudslinger97117 on Mar 1, 2006 20:08:53 GMT -5
Jason I'm still in
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