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2012 Vermont Trail Symposium Presentation
Alex Hoffmeier
Mechanized Trail Construction: Choosing the Right Machine for the Job
2:30-4:00 PM
Alex Hoffmeier works for Timber & Stone, LLC, a company
specializing in trail design, planning, and construction. He
has worked on trail projects throughout the northeast
ranging in size from a 15 foot long bridge to installing 400
stone stairs near Niagara Falls. Combining his background in
landscape planning and design with construction, he has
found that trail work utilizes both skill sets and continually
challenges him. On any given day he can be found behind
the controls of an excavator, setting stone by hand, building
a bridge, or working with volunteers.
Alex will offer an overview of specialized low impact trail
construction machinery. There will be a classroom slideshow
highlighting a variety of machines used for building trails as
well as a breakdown of efficient and effective operation. An emphasis on minimizing site impact, the
import of material to remote sites, and the construction of multi-use and naturally surfaced trails will be
discussed. A machine demonstration will take place during the second half of the workshop.