Description
The National Park Service intends to award a task agreement under a previously competed or single source master cooperative agreement for trail repairs on the Ridge Trail Northwest Section at Redwood National Park. The project aims to engage local youth in trail repair projects, reduce deferred maintenance, and provide sustainability. The California Conservation Corps will be responsible for providing a 12-15 member crew, equipment, and transportation, while the National Park Service will provide technical advice, materials, and specialized equipment. The project will improve a portion of the Orick Horse Trail by constructing new trail in pristine old growth forest, utilizing sustainable design and construction techniques. Key aspects of the project include:
• Trail repair and construction: The project involves repairing and constructing approximately 2,000 feet of 5-foot wide trail.
• Sustainable design and construction techniques: The project will utilize sustainable design and construction techniques to increase safety and reduce future maintenance costs.
• Youth career training and development: The project will support youth career training and development in the conservation field.
• Partnership between the National Park Service and the California Conservation Corps: The project is a collaboration between the National Park Service and the California Conservation Corps, with the latter providing a crew, equipment, and transportation, and the former providing technical advice, materials, and specialized equipment.