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Day Island and the Autzen Trail after the game. <br />In areas where the soil composition and sunlight is adequate to support good grass cover, <br />allow the grass to remain at a height of 6 -8 inches. It was noted that in areas where there is <br />good grass cover and at a relatively tall height, soil compaction and loss of vegetation was <br />minimal. Similarly, soil compaction was minimized in areas that had a thick layer of leaf <br />mulch on the ground. <br />Additional measures have been discussed over the last couple of years. Although they will <br />not be implemented at this time, they should be considered in the future if the above <br />recommendations are not satisfactorily addressing the issue. These additional measures <br />include the following: <br />• Where feasible along the main corridor path, create a bark - surface path immediately <br />adjacent to the paved path. This would extend the width of the path without increasing the <br />amount of impervious surface. Due to width constraints, this bark - surface path may not be <br />continuous. The path would also serve as an extension of Pre's Trail from the north end of <br />the Autzen footbridge to the intersection of the main path with the existing Trail. <br />• The planting of native shrubs directly adjacent to the path may serve as obstructions for <br />those traveling off of the paved path, making this option less desirable. The establishment <br />of such shrubs may be difficult as they would be vulnerable to trampling. <br />• Place temporary or permanent fencing adjacent to specific locations along the path to <br />encourage individuals to stay on the path or to protect sensitive areas. Fencing placement <br />must address public safety concerns. Fencing can be designed with a rustic /natural <br />character. <br />8. West Alton Baker Park. Numerous pedestrians were observed walking off paved surfaces in <br />the western portion of the park. Trail widening has occurred in certain locations along Pre's <br />Trail, and some informal trails have been established through open fields en route to the <br />stadium. <br />Recommendation: Continue monitoring through the next season for site specific impacts <br />both to Pre's Trail and the creation of new trails. Focus baseline documentation in these <br />areas. Additionally, parking attendants in West Alton Baker Park can provide directional <br />assistance to individuals, encouraging existing trail usage. <br />9. Grass Parking Areas around the Science Factory. The movement of vehicles on unpaved <br />surfaces can cause soil compaction. A majority of the areas where vehicles park is already <br />compacted due to historic plans for additional building sites and these areas are not of gr8at <br />concern. However, once soils are wet from rain, there is a greater chance of disturbing <br />vegetation and creating erosion issues. Some of these impacts were observed as a result of <br />vehicles parking off of paved areas. Although a setback from water bodies is addressed in the <br />annual parking permit, several cars were noted to have been parked within 7 feet of the top of <br />the bank. <br />ABP Monitoring- 2002 Season Summary Page 4 <br />