Project · Consulting · Lucerne
Guidelines for mountain biking in forests in the canton of Lucerne
Clear guidance for forests: practical guidelines explaining what is needed to legalize mountain bike trails.
Key facts
| Client | Canton of Lucerne, Office of Forestry and Agriculture (lawa) |
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| Region | Canton of Lucerne (CH) |
| Time frame | 2019 |
| Services | Preparation of guidelines, consultation draft, analysis of consultation feedback, finalization |
Project description
Our contribution
Commissioned by the Office of Forestry and Agriculture, we developed a practical guide of 15 to 20 pages. We prepared the consultation draft, analyzed the feedback, and finalized the document.
Results and impact
- Practical guidance covering all relevant aspects of legalizing mountain bike trails
- Topics ranging from legal foundations, habitats, and trail requirements to land use planning procedures and a roadmap
- Practical questions such as compensation for forest owners, liability, construction and maintenance, costs, and signage
- Consultation process completed and results incorporated