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Chief Trail Warden’s Report – January 2018 (Victor G. Henrikson) to the CHPTA Board of Directors February 2018 Meeting Number of Trail Patrol Wardens that submitted a January 2018 report: 9 TRAIL # OF OUTINGS # OF HOURS Heritage Park 40 57.75 Salt Marsh 5 6.5 Shearwater Flyer 11 12 Bissett 13 12 Forest Hills 0 0 * Other Nova Scotia Trails 16 16 TOTAL 85 104.25 These numbers do not represent the numerous outing by Trail Patrol Wardens who do not submit a monthly report and in addition to their regular patrol duties assist in the maintenance of the Heritage Park and Trails. * Halifax Waterfront; Fisherman’s Cove; MacDonald Park; Musquodoboit Trail; Nine Mile River Trails; Point Pleasant Park; Shubie Park and Rainbow Haven Beach. Comments/Observations Reported by the Trail Patrol Wardens for our various trails: Heritage Park 1. Two trees on the Jersey Jack Trail were too large to remove by hand so an ATV was used to remove them. The larger, rotten logs were pushed over the bank where they can act as a stabilizer.
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Chief Trail Warden’s Report – January 2018 (Victor G. Henrikson)
to the CHPTA Board of Directors February 2018 Meeting
Number of Trail Patrol Wardens that submitted a January 2018 report: 9
TRAIL # OF OUTINGS # OF HOURS
Heritage Park 40 57.75
Salt Marsh 5 6.5
Shearwater Flyer 11 12
Bissett 13 12
Forest Hills 0 0
* Other Nova Scotia Trails 16 16
TOTAL 85 104.25 These numbers do not represent the numerous outing by Trail Patrol Wardens who do not submit a monthly report and in
addition to their regular patrol duties assist in the maintenance of the Heritage Park and Trails.
* Halifax Waterfront; Fisherman’s Cove; MacDonald Park; Musquodoboit Trail; Nine Mile
River Trails; Point Pleasant Park; Shubie Park and Rainbow Haven Beach.
Comments/Observations Reported by the Trail Patrol Wardens for our various trails:
Heritage Park
1. Two trees on the Jersey Jack Trail were too large to remove by hand so an ATV was used
to remove them. The larger, rotten logs were pushed over the bank where they can act as
a stabilizer.
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2. Our flammable items have now been stored in their new home.
3. The floor leak by the side door entrance area in the Program Building continues to be of
concern. It appears to be coming from under the floor-sill. Due to the recent cold weather,
the pool of water has turned to ice. As a sasety measure, traction sand has been placed
over the area. Unfortunately, another wet spot has occurred. Its source is currently
unknown.
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4. Two volunteers did a great clean-up and organizing of the Maintenance Building. Let the
maintenance work begin.
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5. The Program Building is currently awaiting funding to provide chairs, tables, etc. to
enable meetings and presentations to take place this summer.
6. A Trail User has been putting up some cute and unique bird feeders.
7. Several of the Memorial Benches were decorated with small angels or Christmas
decorations over the Christmas Holidays in memory of loved ones who had passed on.
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8. A small tree on the Jerry Lonecloud Trail requires some attention. Fortunately, it does not
impede use of trail.
9. The decades old tree located where the Poors Farm buildings use to be has suffered some
more damage from high winds. A company has been hired to assess the likelihood of
saving the tree.
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10. The Maintenance Building and Program Building now have a function alarm system.
Burglars beware!
11. The recent snowfalls have afforded a wonderful opportunity for sledding on the hill
overlooking the parking lot. Several trail users are trying out their snowshoes and cross-
country skis they may have received as Christmas gifts.
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Salt Marsh Trail
12. 140ish km winds damaged the recent construction to the trail.
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13. The high winds also brought many interesting items onto the trail and trail side.
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14. ATV traffic was noted in the Park after the first snow storm. Tracks show they had come
from the Shearwater Flyer. ATVs are prohibited in the Park.
Shearwater Flyer Trail
15. Another tree requiring some attention from our maintenance crew. At least one tree
cooperated by falling into the woods.
16. Drivers need to be careful of the rocks in the back portion of the parking lot. They may
take a bite out of your vehicle if you get too close.
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17. Once the weather warmed up, the small waterfall gets back into action.
Bissett Trail
18. The recent cold temperatures have ended any chance of canoeing along Bissett Brook.
Could be good for skating if the low temperatures continue allowing the ice to thicken.
Not sure what the beavers think of the ice.
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Forest Hills Trail
19. You never know what the snow may be hiding. Some items waiting for the
Spring clean-up.
20. Bird feeders appear to be a popular item on many of our trails.
Other
21. During the past month, one Warden reported that they enjoyed the pristine snow and
beautiful icy trees on the trails. They got out snowshoeing several times and used their ice
grippers a lot.
22. Despite the many days of icy trails, one Warden managed to travel 64km on foot. Not
sure how many falls took place during their patrolling.
23. Wardens observed several deposits of coyote scan on several of the trails and their
howling in the evening hours.
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Reported Wildlife Sightings
Our Feathered Friends:
American Eagles; Black Ducks; Black Cap Chickadees; Blue Jays; Bufflehead; Canada
Geese; Chickadees; Crows; Northern Cardinals; Goldfinch; Juncos; Song Sparrows; Snow
Buntings; Mallard Ducks; Hooded Mergansers; Mourning Doves; Pheasants; Pileated
Woodpecker; Ring-necked Pheasants; Robins; Sea Gulls; and Starlings.
Our Pawed Friends:
Coyotes; Deer; Rabbits and Squirrels.
