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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.
 
Joanne
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Sent: Sunday, January 16, 2005 9:09 AM
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.
 
Barbara
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Sent: Sunday, January 16, 2005 7:22 AM
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.
 
Joanne Mahon

Replies
[RC] Trails Preservation for the Present and Future, Joanne Mahon
Re: [RC] Trails Preservation for the Present and Future, Barbara McCrary