A trail for the masses
demonstrates
how a trail system can re
-
connect people with the
land, appreciate the value of timber products, and better understand how sustainable
sourcing can improve forest health, lower carbon emissions, and bring economic
prosperity to local communities.
Newly developed methods
using GIS, R
hino
, and
Grasshopper w
ere
used to
spatial
ly analyze
stand
-
level data in the Elliot Forest
.
Th
is
de
sign
project explored how 3D modeling softwa
re can aid in forest ste
wa
rdship practices
,
specifically focusing
on souring small
-
diameter trees
to produce
mass timber
products.
Through mass timber demonstrations, hiking paths that weave
visitors
through forest
stands in different phases of treatment, and interpretive signage, these trails can educate,
celebrate, and inspire the masses.
