Re: Adopt a Trail Agreement and Sign Up

[Metal Twister]

OK Here It Is!
Here is the latest on the Adopt a Trail Program. I hate to be the serious one here, but I truly believe that if I sign this commitment that we need to honestly commit to the program. I realize that we all have to do family things, work things, and so on. So I'm going to ask who here besides myself is willing to make this a priority two times a year. I realize we all have better things to do on the week ends, but I believe there are few things more important to do than to invest in our future, recreation, and sport. Please give this some serious thought before you sign up. If you truly will do it, then welcome. If you don't have any intention in following through, then don't sign up! We need a realistic idea of how many to expect before signing the agreement. I know its impossible to commit without dates. We will make every effort to man enough people that you should only have to work one of the 2 days a year. Our hope is that you can work one of those days into your schedule.

If you are one of those that has a little time on your hands and would like to head up this program please let me know. Its fairly straight forward and I know from past experience that Richard is very easy to work with. I have a lot on my plate right now and quite honestly I don't have the time to do all the logestics. If interested please PM me.

 
The following is the last response from Richard Tull to me. The second half is the agreement between SCUFF and the Cleveland National Forest Svc. Please read it and respond if you wish to take part in this program. Thanks M.T.       



Robert,

Here it the form I used for SDAR. I am Looking forward to your folks participating in stewardship of the area.

Best wishes

Richard Tull
OHV Program Manager
Descanso Ranger District
Cleveland National Forest
3348 Alpine Blvd.
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 445 6235 ext 3451

"In any situation, the individual most able to describe reality without
blame will emerge as the leader, whether designated or not."
Edwin Friedman
             District Ranger                                                  Partner Representative

          __________________                                                  _________________
                      Date                                   ADOPT-A-TRAIL PROGRAM CONDITIONS

Descanso Ranger District
Cleveland National Forest
 
Partner Name:

 Trail Name: 

Location of Adopted trail: Corral Canyon OHV Area

1. The Partner agrees to:

a. Provide basic labor, gloves, hardhats and goggles (when needed), and some common tools and equipment. This includes providing the group's own camping gear, supplies, and food.


b. Schedule at least 2 work trips per season for group members.


c. Schedule and coordinate with the Adopt-A-Trail manager at least 14 days in advance of each work trip.


d. Ensure that volunteer participants sign the individual volunteer agreement prior to starting any work on the trail, and return the agreements to the Adopt-A-Trail manager within one month of signing.


e. Provide necessary adult supervision and leadership for the group when work is being done, including attendance at a Forest Service trail maintenance workshop.


f. Furnish the Forest Service with a written report of the work accomplished and volunteer hours provided by the group at the end of each month that work is performed, using the trail maintenance log sheets provided by the Forest Service.

2. The Forest Service agrees to:

a. Provide trail maintenance standards, technical advice, guidance, and inspection as may be necessary for the proper conduct of the project work.


b. Provide guidance for the Adopt-A-Trail leaders that will be leading the trail maintenance work.


c. Provide individual volunteer agreements, information and trail log sheets to the group.


d. Furnish special project equipment or special work tools when necessary.


e. Provide signing indicating that the Trail is being maintained by the group under the Adopt-A-Trail Program for the duration of time that the trail is officially adopted by the organization.



3. It is understood by both parties that:
a. The group does not expect reimbursement for incidental expenses, except as a reimbursement plan may occasionally be set forth in a separate agreement.
b. Claims under this agreement are subject to evaluation, just as are those from any other party.
c. Any improvements constructed under this agreement will become the property of the United States.
d. Management of the trail(s), including seasonal closures if necessary, will remain the responsibility of the Forest Service.
e. No special privileges or exceptions will be granted to the group, except as needed to perform the work, or as outlined herein.
f. This agreement is supplemental to the form(s) FS-1800-8 (Agreement for Sponsored Voluntary Services), attached.
Work Description:
All work will be done to conform to the standards set forth in EM-7720-102 Standard Specifications for Construction of Trails, or as directed by Forest Service personnel assigned to this project. Work may include the removal of brush and trees or limbs within clearing limits, rock removal, excavation of rock and soil to form a trail bed and trail tread and the construction of minor drainage structures or creek crossings.
Other work:
Acceptance:
This supplemental agreement accepted by:
US Forest Service                                                     Club/Organization
 
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[Metal Twister]

I have read the agreement and would like to be a working member in the Adopt a Trail Program for the area of Corral Cyn. I understand that there will be a commitment of two days a year for this task.  ~clap ~scooter ~punk ~rockon

  1. Metal Twister
  2. jeffm1964

[Big boy]

I have read the agreement and would like to be a member in the adopt a trail program for the area of Corral Cyn. I understand that there will be a commitment of two days a year for this task.  ~clap ~scooter ~punk ~rockon

  1. Metal Twister
  2. jeffm1964
  3. Big Boy

If this is what it takes to keep our trails open and maintain our sport than with out a question of a doubt, I'm in.  ~clap ~clap ~clap ~clap ~clap ~clap ~clap ~clap

[Brink]

Count me in!

I have read the agreement and would like to be a member in the adopt a trail work program for the area of Corral Cyn. I understand that there will be a commitment of two days a year for this task.

  1. Metal Twister
  2. jeffm1964
  3. Big Boy
  4. Brink
  5. jdjamul
  6. StvDiego

[jdjamul]

Where are all the peps,2 days too help keep are fun alive lets go scuff ~excl ~hammer

[DesertCrawler]

Count me in!

I have read the agreement and would like to be a member in the adopt a trail work program for the area of Corral Cyn. I understand that there will be a commitment of two days a year for this task.

  1. Metal Twister
  2. jeffm1964
  3. Big Boy
  4. Brink
  5. jdjamul
  6. StvDiego
  7. DesertCrawler

[Metal Twister]

 What I would like to do is turn this adopt a trail into a two day event. There are two primitive camp grounds up at Corral Cyn. Id like to schedule Saturday morning for a trail work party. stop and have lunch and a little R&R time. Shortly after that do a fairly challenging Run. come back to camp do the dinner thing a little more R&R. Then do a night run for those who would want to go.  Camp out and start Sunday morning and finish up the trail maintenance by around noon. Do another run, sit and relax , or even leave? How does that sounds? And we need a good SCUFF event name for this... any suggestions?

[jbolty]

Makes sense to me. Do we know what sort of work needs to be done and what tools we will need? Or, is that all TBD based on conditions at the time? 


In any case count me in!

I have read the agreement and would like to be a member in the adopt a trail work program for the area of Corral Cyn. I understand that there will be a commitment of two days a year for this task.

  1. Metal Twister
  2. jeffm1964
  3. Big Boy
  4. Brink
  5. jdjamul
  6. StvDiego
  7. DesertCrawler
  8. jbolty

[Metal Twister]

Makes sense to me. Do we know what sort of work needs to be done and what tools we will need? Or, is that all TBD based on conditions at the time? 


To Be announced... To be honest I think there will be a little bit of bush trimming and trash pick up.

[Metal Twister]

Makes sense to me. Do we know what sort of work needs to be done and what tools we will need? Or, is that all TBD based on conditions at the time? 

Im not sure what will be needed? Im guessing more trash pick up and bush trimming more than anything? We will see down the road... First we need enough people to commit to this thing.

[Big boy]

Is there a date yet for this M.T.?

[Metal Twister]

A date for what? Ive got the application to send in. Then we need someone to step up and take this thing on as a contact person. Then we wait to see how long the application approval process takes. Then we will find out what trails we will take care of. Then we set a work date and notify the park 2 weeks prior . Then we do our thing.... All of this hinges on getting enough people willing to invest time into their sport.... Sign up! Im convienced that you folks dont understand how close we are to loosing a lot of our off road areas. Get proactive some how! I cant think of an easier way than this to at least do something to help...In 10 years this little park might be the only place for the thousands of us to wheel. We better take care of it now.

[4x4grey88]

Count me in!

I have read the agreement and would like to be a member in the adopt a trail work program for the area of Corral Cyn. I understand that there will be a commitment of two days a year for this task.

  1. Metal Twister
  2. jeffm1964
  3. Big Boy
  4. Brink
  5. jdjamul
  6. StvDiego
  7. DesertCrawler
  8. jbolty
  9. 4x4grey88

[Metal Twister]

I did mention that after the trail maintenance the Ice Colds are on me, didn't I? ~eek

[jdjamul]

Where i work we have a lot of tools for this kind of thing, my boss are all about helping people out,saws,picks,weedeaters just need to know in advance to see what i can get. LETS DO THIS SCUFF ~excl

[Metal Twister]

Thats very cool John! If Treebeard Landscape can do that for us we will for sure do something for them, Maybe fix a wiped out trailer for free? ~clown 

[jeffm1964]

M.T. you can list me as the contact for the Forest Service

[jdjamul]

You know us just add they helped in a thread and its all good, will check with with the powers above but i see no problems.

[Metal Twister]

I 99% sure they dont like power tools of any kind. But the basics like loppers, shears, shovels, ect would probably be a good thing.   

[jdjamul]

I think we have them.lol  ;)