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Make the most of the natural materials and resources locally

The advantage of using natural materials is that they blend seamlessly into the local environment, reducing transport costs, minimising potential environmental damage and reducing the carbon footprint of the construction.

In cases where local materials are scarce, timber thinned from the regular management of country parks can be used. This timber can be cut to appropriate lengths or processed before being manually transported to the site.

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Handcraft trails in an environmentally friendly manner

Using large machines on hillsides often means new roads are needed to get equipment to building sites. This can cause a lot of damage to the environment. The eco-trail approach suggests making the trails by hand. Local skills and ideas are used to solve problems found on the trails. This method is more flexible and also causes less damage to the natural environment.

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Adaptation to nature, integration with nature, and ecological protection

The trail is designed to be in harmony with the natural environment, so as to minimise any disturbance to the environment.