Apply nature-based-solution criteria to route a recreation trail while maintaining riparian ecosystem function.
Route pressure The shortest trail route crosses a seep and runs along an eroding bank. The partner wants river views open before summer. A fast access win can create a maintenance and habitat liability that lasts for years. Nature-based design Access + Function + Maintenance A nature-based solution should solve the human access need while maintaining the ecological process that keeps the site resilient. Shortest line Build where the map is easiest The route delivers recreation without degrading the forest system. Route for the process, not only the path. 01 Outcome 02 Function 03 Design 04 Try
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