For Episode 196 we have J.T. Horn, J.T, is the Trail Director for the Trust for Public Land. J.T. was also one of two guests on episode 192 where we discussed the Economic Impact that Mountain Biking can have on communities. For this episode we are discussing various ways to bridge the gap between Land Conservation organizations and the Trail Community. This topic can be a rather important topic because land access for trails is often one of the most challenging hurdles for trail development. As J.T. describes during this conversation, partnering with a Land Conservation Organization that understands the value of trails and outdoor recreation can be a critical step in the trail development process. I always really enjoy perspective that J.T. brings during our conversations and I hope you do as well!
The J.T. Horn backstoryWhat the Trust for Public Land is, and how the TPL came to beHow to engage with the Trust for Public Land for a Land AcquisitionThe risk and financial lensFocus mainly on high impact larger projectsTualatin Mountain Forest – Portland OR.Due diligence in real estate:Four Key ComponentsValue of the LandLand Survey (Size / Neighbors / Etc.)Title Search / existing rights on the propertyEnvironmental StatusBridging the gap between Conservation Organizations and the Trail CommunityThe partnership between the Trust for Public Land and IMBAAn example project between the TPL and IMBAMono Pond State Park in CTThe shift in mindset from conserving and preserving land to moving to creating more recreational land on these propertiesWinter and Summer economics that revolve around outdoor recreationBethel, MA – Sunday River / Bethel Community ForestCarrabassett Valley, MA and Crocker Mountain UnitCatamount Outdoor Family CenterExamples of avenues for funding opportunitiesPotential Partnership between forest product companies and Trail OrganizationsLife Wisdom by J.T. HornLand Acquisition Strategy using good parcel dataWhat J.T. looks for in a Trail CommunityClosing CommentsTrail EAffect Show Links:
The Trust for Public Land: https://www.tpl.org/
The Tualatin Mountain Forest: https://www.tpl.org/our-work/tualatin-mountain-forest
Mono Pond State Park: https://www.tpl.org/our-work/bigger-better-mono-pond-state-park
Catamount Outdoor Family Center: https://catamountoutdoor.org/
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