A trail plan for the wildlands: An area bounded by Herring Cove Road, Purcells Cove Road, and Williams Lake Road in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

摘要

Trails provide a wealth of benefits to communities. Trails can offer their users alternative routes of transportation, scenic walks, or fresh air. They can be used to link one community to another by paths that have existed for generations. The Wildlands remain one of the few unspoiled areas within minutes of the Halifax downtown core. The Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) has referred to the area in parkland plans but has not proposed a design. As more and more people become aware of the natural Wildlands, there is an increasing need for a viable trail design. This thesis offers a trail design as a means to advance the Halifax Parkland Strategy.; This study was undertaken to create a trail design for the Wildlands of the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM). The project reviews trails by taking a close look at classification, types, municipal policy, liability and management. In order to present an idea, the trails were mapped using the Global Positioning System (GPS) and mapped using a Geographic Information System (GIS).; The subject of trails has emerged in recent years as a topic of importance. Communities are passionate about their natural resources and should be involved in the trail planning process.