The Trails Team has been hard at work this month, moving several important projects forward:

• Short Beach Trail Railing Project 

We met with NOFD, Tillamook Public Works, and Trailkeepers of Oregon to design and plan the next section of railing for the Short Beach Trail. Additional late‑winter work parties will be scheduled to fabricate the new railing, remove the temporary orange fencing, and top-off several steps with gravel.

• Scotch Broom Eradication Planning 

A coordination meeting with NOFD and Bill Hughes of Cougar Ridge Development helped lay the groundwork for late‑winter and early‑spring scotch broom removal efforts. Volunteers will be needed to pull, collect, and transport the broom to the designated Cougar Ridge site, where the Fire District will conduct a controlled burn.

• Roads & Parking Collaboration 

We met with the OAP Roads/Parking Team to explore opportunities for joint work parties focused on vegetation removal and clearing stormwater drainage systems. This collaboration aims to strengthen our partnership with the county and support shared stewardship goals.

• Ongoing Trail Maintenance 

Weekly maintenance and debris removal continued on the Short Beach Trail, along with upkeep of neighborhood connecting pathways.