McConnells Mill State Park, Pennsylvania
Restoration, Conservation & Policy Proposal for Rock Climbing
September 3, 1999
Copyright, 2000 The Access Fund
Mills Bouldering
Diagram 9 Cliff Base
Impacts Below The Beginners Face
McConnells Mill State Park,
Pennsylvania
Restoration, Conservation & Policy
Proposal for Rock Climbing
September 3, 1999
Copyright, 2000 The Access Fund
| Diagram 9 Cliff Base Impacts Below The Beginners Face Note Significant erosion and exposed roots. Although climbing use and associated impacts are concentrated at the base of the cliff, this area sees equal or greater use by the general public. One restoration technique commonly used at other eastern US areas is site hardening, where aggregate rock (crushed limestone or sandstone have been used) is imported to cover the exposed roots. The area is then covered with a layer of mulch. This technique (adopted from landscape architecture) will stabilise the area, thus preventing further erosion, while allowing sufficient aeration of the roots. |
| Bob Value Regional Coordinator bobv512@zoominternet.net |
Rick Thompson National Access & Acquisitions Director |
The Access Fund would like to thank the following
people for their assistance in this proposal: Kath Pyke,
Access Fund Conservation Director for invaluable consultation, Dean
Morgan for use of his photos & John McMullen
for use of his illustrations.
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