Trail damage, pinned where the crew will find it
A tree across the trail, a broken step, a rotten boardwalk plank: rangers photograph it on their rounds, and the maintenance crew sees it on the map at that spot.
Why trail photos matter
“Somewhere past the second bridge”
A report without a location means the crew hikes out to look for the damage before they can fix it.
What to bring
A photo shows whether the job needs a chainsaw, lumber for a step or a whole boardwalk section, before the crew sets out.
Before and after, for the budget
Budgets, grants and annual reports ask what was repaired. Photos of the same spot before and after the work make the case.
Put your trails on the map
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