Wicklow Mountains Path Survey

One of the key issues facing land managers and path volunteers alike is the need to have a realistic understanding as to how paths are changing over time. We tend to notice the change in paths if we haven't been on them in a year or so. However our memory of the path is often not as clear as it should be if we are to make scientific judgements on the rate and type of change that may be occurring.

Mountain Meitheal saw the need to establish a baseline study which could be used to monitor the deterioration or improvement of paths over time.

This was an ideal project for the club as not only would it provide a baseline study but would also educate members (walkers and others) on the impact of our feet on the mountains.

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