Common Craftsmanship of Eco-trail
Handcrafted Trail
1.
Wooden steps (logs)
Function: Steps are used to overcome height differences between steps and trails’ gradients.
Explanation: These steps are constructed from trees that have fallen during typhoons. After removing the bark, the logs are secured to the trail using stakes or steel bars.
Explanation: These steps are constructed from trees that have fallen during typhoons. After removing the bark, the logs are secured to the trail using stakes or steel bars.
2.
Wooden steps (wooden planks)
Function: Wooden planks are used to build steps to help people get over differences in height and slopes on trails.
Explanation: Wooden planks that are made to order are another common material for building steps. Prefabricated wooden planks can significantly reduce the time taken to build the steps. These steps also help mitigate soil erosion caused by rainwater runoff on steep trails.
Explanation: Wooden planks that are made to order are another common material for building steps. Prefabricated wooden planks can significantly reduce the time taken to build the steps. These steps also help mitigate soil erosion caused by rainwater runoff on steep trails.
3.
Stone steps
Function: Stone planks are used to construct steps that help overcome height differences and gradients on trails.
Explanation: Stone can be used instead of wood for the surface of the path, or boulders can be put together to make a platform. The middle of this platform can be filled with gravel and soil to protect the natural surface of the trail. The choice between stone and wood depends on what is available locally. Boulders are stable and long-lasting, and using stone means less work is needed to replace rotten wood.
Explanation: Stone can be used instead of wood for the surface of the path, or boulders can be put together to make a platform. The middle of this platform can be filled with gravel and soil to protect the natural surface of the trail. The choice between stone and wood depends on what is available locally. Boulders are stable and long-lasting, and using stone means less work is needed to replace rotten wood.
4.
Drain channels
Function: To divert rainwater.
Explanation: Wooden channels are built to redirect rainwater and are then filled with stones. The opening at the end is wider to help water run off the road more easily, which prevents the trail surface from being washed away.
Explanation: Wooden channels are built to redirect rainwater and are then filled with stones. The opening at the end is wider to help water run off the road more easily, which prevents the trail surface from being washed away.
5.
Intercepting ditch
Function: To block rainwater and prevent the trail from erosion.
Explanation: An intercepting ditch can be constructed as a buffer to manage the great runoff impulses produced by steep trails. The example in the picture shows a “ditch” made of logs with boulders piled up at the back. Rainwater and sand can penetrate the cracks between the boulders, slowing the erosion of the steps caused by runoff and gradually forming a natural terrace to repair the gullies.
Explanation: An intercepting ditch can be constructed as a buffer to manage the great runoff impulses produced by steep trails. The example in the picture shows a “ditch” made of logs with boulders piled up at the back. Rainwater and sand can penetrate the cracks between the boulders, slowing the erosion of the steps caused by runoff and gradually forming a natural terrace to repair the gullies.
6.
Stone basket
Function: To block rainwater and prevent erosion of the trail.
Explanation: The mesh bags are woven with hemp ropes, then filled with stones and placed in areas where the trail is severely eroded. When it rains, sediment accumulates in the stone baskets, gradually forming natural steps to repair the gullies.
Explanation: The mesh bags are woven with hemp ropes, then filled with stones and placed in areas where the trail is severely eroded. When it rains, sediment accumulates in the stone baskets, gradually forming natural steps to repair the gullies.