Re: [RC] Trails Preservation for the Present and Future - Joanne Mahon
This is Sadly True, referring to how the
monies would be spent. There is so much corruption in our World as we know it.
Joining groups to maintain our existing Trails is an excellent way to make a
contribution. Time is precious and I quite honestly spend every bit of free time
Riding. This would be an option for those of us that would rather Ride the
Trails than work on them and still be supporting the Trails. I was assuming that
a group such as AERC consisted for the vast majority of Equestrians that truly
care about the existing and Future Trails and if properly managed? Could be a
great benefit. Thank you for your feedback.
Subject: Re: [RC] Trails Preservation for
the Present and Future
It would be a perfectly good idea, if we
could be sure that our fees did indeed go for trail construction and
maintenance. Trouble is, often times, fees go into a general fund and
whichever need arises first gets the money. I like the idea of horsemen
working on trails to construct or maintain, but sometimes the parks or public
lands agency won't allow personal help. It has to be done through their
channels.
We offered to build a trail once, and I
truly believe the two of us could have made that trail in one summer's worth
of weekends....for free. The park instead hired teenagers to build it
and it took two years. I admit that they were very neat....no sign of
cut brush anywhere. I don't know where they put it. We would have
cut the brush and tossed it over the edge of the trail....not so tidy, but
lots faster. Of course, it was a wonderful experience for the youth
group.....I approve of teens having to do some hard work, instead of playing
computer games all summer, as I've known
some to do.
Back to the original question, If I could
be CERTAIN that the fee money went for trails, and trails alone, I would
support it.
Subject: [RC] Trails Preservation for
the Present and Future
Riding along the Tevis Trail, traveling from
Lower Quarry to Brown's Bar there is an Off Road Dirt Bike Park at Mammoth
Bar. Extremely disturbing as far as Noise Impacts to the North American
River Canyon and it's normal peaceful environment. And some venture
beyond their bounds. Anyways, I was informed that when Off Road vehicles are
registered? There is a "Blue Sticker" that they pay an additional Fee to
maintain and create more of these off road parks. I thought to myself -
that's a good idea for Equestrians as well. Just a suggestion? But why
can't AERC as an example have an optional "Green Sticker" fee to preserve
our Horse Trails? Any comments are welcome.
