Chadron, NE
After wildfires destroyed significant areas of Chadron State Park’s forest, the park implemented a forestry management program. Nebraska Game, Fish and Parks Department wanted to educate park visitors about its management efforts, and created a walking trail to acquaint park visitors with managed and unmanaged areas.
Big Muddy developed a signage master plan for the trail and designed 12 wayside exhibits interpreting the forestry management process, and reasons for the effort. The trail passes through managed and unmanaged areas, so visitors can compare the ecosystem in both areas and learn reasons for managing some area and leaving other areas unmanaged.
