RE: [at-l] enviromental fair project thingy

["Walt Daniels" <wdaniels@bestweb.net>]

Many people think that overuse is the biggest threat to the Trail (as a
concept). In most places the overuse has not affected the environment too
heavily yet, but the frequency of seeing other people damages the
"wilderness experience" for many. Of course there are isolated places where
severe environmental damage has occurred, due to hurricances, ice storms,
gypsy mothes, illegal usage, etc.

It is probably difficult for someone who has hiked primarily western trails
to fully appreciate the problems/differences of eastern trails. Eastern
trails are primarily hiking only, tended not to be as well graded, wetter
(Pacific Northwest excepted), greener with much more understory vegetation,
through more heavily populated areas with frequent access points, etc.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-at-l@backcountry.net [mailto:owner-at-l@backcountry.net]On
> Behalf Of AT-L Guest Post
> Sent: Sunday, April 04, 1999 11:19 PM
> To: unclemilt@backcountry.net
> Subject: [at-l] enviromental fair project thingy
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> * Message posted to AT-L from the National Scenic Trails Website
> * by our guest Scott Lindeneau <toending@home.com>.
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> ive sucscirbed to the at mailing list because i have to do a
> enviormental fair project, for school, on the appalachian trail.
> I beleive that sence you have all most likly been on the trail i
> would think that this would be a great way to get so first hand
> information. questoions... well... lets see. What has been the
> biggest thereat to the appalachian trail recenly? Are there
> noticable signs of damage to the trail and surrounding areas done
> by humans? what can u tell me about this trail cause i live in
> san diego california and i havent got much of an idea of what
> this trail really means, or does besides run form maine to georga.
>
> Thanx,
> Scott Lindeneau
>
> You wouldnt believe how much i would rather be hiking then
> sitting at a desk in school.
>
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