08/04/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/04/2021 09:23
Contact:Elizabeth Parnicza, 434-352-8987 x227
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park Hosts Appalachian Conservation Corps Trail Repair Crew
This ACC trail crew hailed from across the country and worked on trail projects in West Virginia, Ohio, and Virginia. As a Corps program, ACC partners with public land managers like the National Park Service to identify, plan, and complete projects that improve public access, habitat quality, and economic development. Their hard work repaired the flooding damage and prepared the trail for future severe weather that causes runoff and erosion on trails, which climate change increases. Participants also participated in place-based learning activities focused on the pollinator habitat created in the park and the management of fields to protect grassland bird habitat.
Appomattox Court House's nearly ten miles of trails average about 15,000 trail uses per year, with about 3,000 of those uses on the Southside Connector Trail. Visitors and community members are encouraged to enjoy the variety of trails in the park providing opportunities for recreation and learning about the park's natural and cultural resources.
When recreating, the public should follow local area health orders and practice Leave No Trace principles.
Find tips for visiting during COVID-19 and the park's current conditions and offerings at: https://www.nps.gov/apco/planyourvisit/conditions.htm.www.nps.gov