Proposed Themes for the Tracks and Trails Conference
Predominantly, speakers will be invited to speak for 15 minutes each. It is anticipated that sessions will have 3 or 4 speakers. Each session will be run by a facilitator who will initiate discussion at the end of the panels presentations, encourage questions and debate from the audience and draw the session to a conclusive summary. Other formats will be available including full-day, half-day and 2 hour session times for practical, on-site workshops addressing issues such as trails construction and maintenance.
To view a current file of all presenters along with their abstracts, click on the link below:
Topics and themes that presenters need to address when organising their presentation include:
THEME: Staying on Track Focus: Sustainability, Management & Practice
Footprints in the sand - Monitoring and counting trail users Brilliant journey or just A big ordeal Surveying user satisfaction What next? - Establishing user demand and emerging needs with survey tools Everyone wants to go there Avoiding user conflict with bookings and reservation systems Generation X marks the spot GIS, GPS, Google Earth and GeoCache I.T and Trail management Take care, large cliff ahead Risk management and liability issues
THEME: Going the Distance Focus: Lobbying, Policy & Funding
The big picture The development of trails strategies and networks Symbiosis Beneficial trails partnerships between public, private, not for profit sectors A burning issue - Lobbying, prioritising and the allocation of resources The rise of adventure racing - Policy issues for competitive outdoor events on trails Whose land is it anyway? - National, state, local, private, commercial, traditional land owners ...
THEME: Which Way Now? Focus: Directional Signage, Interpretation & Education
Which way now? Signage and trail branding Sold! - Marketing tracks and trails to new and existing users Adding Value to the Journey - Using interpretation/education to enhance trail experiences THEME: Nothin' but Blood, Sweat and Cheers Focus: Practical workshop skills, demonstrations & track standards
In the backyard 'Active' volunteering and community engagement in Tracks and Trails Great trail, but its a bit rough Track standards for different activities
THEME: Hitting the 'Frog & Toad' Focus: Where, Why & How
Trails to healthy communities The health benefits of close to home trail networks All aboard Rail trails, recycled land use & communities. Have you done the ......? - Opportunities to Showcase Great Tracks & Trails THEME: "On Your Bike" Focus: Mountain Bike Specific Topics
