Designed and built to protect and sustain a valued forest and garden ecosystem
CLIENT | Native Plant Trust
LOCATION | Framingham, MA
DATE | 2023
Under Dick O’Brien’s and Andy Vecchio’s direction and tireless persistence, the CW trail crew worked through 2023 to complete more than 600 feet of beautiful new boardwalk at the Framingham property of the Native Plant Trust, capped by a state-of-the-art, 36-foot fiberglass foot-bridge. Families, wildflower enthusiasts, and researchers will enjoy the new facilities for decades to come.
Services Provided
Design, planning, and layout of ecologically sound trails and trail systems. We work with landowners and stakeholders to provide the type of enjoyable and quality trails that will appeal to visitors. We have experience developing trails that span a wide range of usages, from handicapped accessible trails to challenging single track.
Implementing new sustainable trails, including clearing designated trail routes, cutting benches, and building bridges, boardwalks and other structures. We can also upgrade existing trails to address flooding, erosion, and increase visitor satisfaction.
We’re here to make conservation work for you!
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Municipal Management Plan
Mapping and detailed documentation for the 4.5-acre Town of Medway Amphitheater parcel.
Conservation Land Tax Credit Projects
Protecting landowners’ properties with transformative conservation gifts
Ecological Land Analysis
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Historical Trail Plan
Detailed trail plans and cost estimates for the creation of an urban historical trail in a phased approach.
Amherst College Book & Plow Feasibility Study
Feasibility assessment for establishment of college farm program.
464-acre Wildlife Restoration Plan
A pair of large scale wildlife restoration plans to benefit endangered species and bird habitats.