Utah Trails Forum (UTF) Strategic Plan

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STRATEGIC PLAN U t a h

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E F F E C T I V E DAT E :

06 | 01 | 2021

VISION Inspire and facilitate quality trails, community connections, and lifelong adventure MISSION The Utah Trails Forum advances trail access, quality, and stewardship through collaboration, education, and technical support

O R G A N I Z AT I O N A L P I L L A R S

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CONNECT

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Create a healthy network throughout the state for trail use, planning, building, maintenance, education, and advocacy

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BUILD

Develop Utah guidelines and resources for quality trail experiences, including consistency in rating, signage, design, access, and regulation

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LEARN

Establish a learning community through regular and accessible education and training

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PROTECT

Advocate for balanced policies that promote land, water, and wildlife conservation through trail stewardship

2021 - 2022 Strategic Plan

CONNECT Create a healthy network throughout the state for trail use, planning, building, maintenance, education, and advocacy

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C R E AT E A S TAT E W I D E DIRECTORY OF TRAIL S T E WA R D S , A D V O C AT E S A N D PROFESSIONALS

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ENGAGE THE PUBLIC, CIVIL S O C I E T Y, T H E B U S I N E S S COMMUNITY AND OTHER PA R T N E R S W H O S H A R E O U R GOALS

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FOSTER COMMUNITY AMONG A L L T R A I L S TA K E H O L D E R S

2021 - 2022 Strategic Plan

BUILD Develop Utah guidelines and resources for quality trail experiences, including consistency in rating, signage, design, access, and regulation

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OFFER RESOURCES FOR TRAIL PLANNERS AND BUILDERS TO ASSIST WITH FUNDING, PLANNING, BUILDING AND M A I N TA I N I N G T R A I L S

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B E AVA I L A B L E F O R P R O B L E M S O LV I N G F O R M E M B E R S A N D COMMUNITIES WHO LACK PLANNING AND DESIGN RESOURCES

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PROMOTE UNIVERSAL ACCESS TO TRAILS AND VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS, INCLUDING FOR VETERANS, YOUTH, INDIVIDUALS OF ALL ABILITIES AND FROM DIVERSE RACIAL ETHNIC AND SOCIOECONOMIC BACKGROUNDS

2021 - 2022 Strategic Plan

LEARN Establish a learning community through regular and accessible education and training

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C R E AT E A C U LT U R E O F MENTORSHIP BETWEEN TRAIL COMMUNITIES

E S TA B L I S H A T R A I L T R A I N I N G PIPELINE THROUGH C O O R D I N AT I N G A N D S U P P O R T I N G PA R T N E R O R G A N I Z AT I O N S

SHARE BEST PRACTICES THROUGH IN-PERSON AND ONLINE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR TRAIL USERS, PLANNERS, FUNDERS AND BUILDERS

P R O M O T E S H A R E D C U LT U R E AROUND ETIQUETTE, USE, AND S T E WA R D S H I P T H AT L E A D S TO T H E G R E AT E S T T R A I L S O N E A R T H

2021 - 2022 Strategic Plan

P ROT E C T Advocate for balanced policies that promote land, water, and wildlife conservation through trail stewardship

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ENGAGE IN REGULAR R E P R E S E N TAT I O N W I T H E L E C T E D OFFICIALS, POLITICAL DECISION MAKERS, LAND MANAGERS AND C I T Y, S TAT E A N D C O U N T Y S TA F F

A D V O C AT E F O R B A L A N C E D P O L I C I E S T H AT C O N S E R V E L A N D S A N D WAT E R WAY S F O R CURRENT AND FUTURE ACCESS

C O N TA C T

https://business.utah.gov/outdoor/utah-trails-forum/

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