Building and Preserving Bruce County Trails: A Trail Managers Story
Behind the Trails: Inside Bruce County's Trail Networks with Andrew Beumer | Trail Nutz Podcast
Join host Marc LeBlanc on Trail Nutz as he sits down with Andrew Beumer, the Environmental Services Manager for Bruce County, Ontario. Discover what goes into maintaining miles of diverse trail segments, from storm repairs to new route planning. Andrew shares insights on the county's forestry program, hazardous waste management, and noxious weed control, and how they intertwine with trail management. Learn about the unique characteristics and challenges of Bruce County's four major mountain biking trail properties: Brant Tract, Carrick Tract, Lindsay Tract, and Albemarle Tract. Explore the history, maintenance, and future development plans of these trails, including the influence of the International Mountain Bike Association standards and the growing popularity of winter fat biking. Perfect for mountain biking enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.
00:00 Introduction to Trail Management
00:33 Meet Andrew Beumer: Environmental Services Manager
01:43 Overview of Bruce County's Trail Segments
05:02 History and Development of the Trails
08:16 Trail Maintenance and Volunteer Efforts
14:22 Winter Activities and Fat Biking
16:38 Trail Design and Sustainability
21:31 Future Plans and Community Engagement
23:28 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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