We also need to examine the trail in bad weather as rainfall is a major element of erosion. Then we write the action plan and start training people. We have trained National Park rangers, Student groups, Operation Raleigh, community groups etc. All training is hands-on and practical. For most assignments it takes three to six months to evaluate and write an action plan.
Training takes about a year.
Different projects require more or less time. We require, secure modest accomodation and the sort of allowance paid to Peace Corps or VSO, as we feel it is important that we live within a community we are working with. We try to help out whenever we can. Various bodies have asked us about trail conservation, as well as students, and we endeavor to give as complete advice as we can. Africa is being left behind in the IT society and this is my little tilt at the windmill.