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Forest traffic is sometimes so busy that hikers and bikers are increasingly jostling for space. Tensions are running high. But there is a man who\u2019s nature-friendly approach became a world-wide standard of sustainable trail building. Read the fantastic story of Dafydd Davis.<\/strong>
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\u201dThe right trail in the right place, in the right way!\u201d is the Dafydd credo. While many bikers can be accused of damaging the surface of trails by their wheels, Dafydd comes out with the idea of the holistic approach that enables trails to be developed in ways that are truly sustainable in the widest possible sense. \u201dIt is important that this is done in ways that are sympathetic to the landscape, land use, environment and habitat,\u201d Dafydd says on his lectures held through the world.<\/p>\n

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\nPhoto: Jan Kasl<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

More fun for bikers, no harm to nature<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Dafydd was responsible for the development and management of the UK\u2019s first purpose built mountain bike trails at Coed y Brenin in North Wales. The forest park soon developed a reputation for excellent riding conditions, allowing Davis to approach the new Welsh Assembly and gain funding to develop more riding in Coed Y Brenin, as well as trails in four other Welsh forests.<\/p>\n

This was achieved, and in 2002 the International Mountain Bicycling Association announced Wales to be the world’s top mountain biking destination. Dafydd was also responsible for developing and refining the \u2018Trail Centre\u2019 model, which is now prevalent throughout the UK and elsewhere. The trails have minimal effects on the countryside but even though can be extremely enjoyable. Watch how the original Dafydd\u2019s trails were tested by world cup winning members of the Atherthon\u2019s family.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=auw7K8XAhc8<\/a><\/p>\n

Twenty years of experience<\/strong><\/h2>\n

As a climber, expert mountain biker and fell runner, he is more aware than most of the impact that trails can make upon the landscape. His work is praised by the local riders from many countries, because his standards are now used worldwide.<\/p>\n

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\nPhoto: Daffyd Davis\/Facebook<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

His understanding of the impacts of trails is based upon nearly 20 years of working in this field. He has worked on projects within the UK and Ireland, the Czech Republic, Poland, Canada, Australia, Japan and Israel ranging from individual trail development projects to the development of policies and strategies for land management organisations.<\/p>\n

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