Public-Private Collaboration along the Raknus Selu Trail, Taiwan
Drawing on field experience from the Raknus Selu Trail, this presentation highlights how trail workstations function in practice to connect government, communities, and civil society in the day-to-day management of long-distance trails.
Hsiu-Tzu Chang, Associate Professor, National Cheng Kung University
Chen-Yin Chiang, Professor, National Central University
Ming-Chien Hsu, Taiwan Thousand Miles Trail Association
How a Grassroots Initiative Resulted in a Long-distance Trail
This case study of Taiwan’s Mountains to Sea National Greenway shows how long-distance trails can evolve from grassroots environmental action into enduring pathways that connect landscapes, communities, and governance across scales.
Ming Chien Hsu, Research Fellow (PhD) Department of Sociology, National Taiwan University
Ming-sho Ho, Professor Department of Sociology, National Taiwan University
Balancing Rights and Sustainability: The Impact of Private Law on National Trails’ Sustainable Preservation
This presentation examines how private law frameworks in different countries influence the sustainability of national trails. It reveals how legal mechanisms shape trail use, conservation, and public benefit, and suggests ways private law can better support long-term sustainability goals.
Noa Ravinsky Raichel, PhD Candidate, Ben-Gurion University
Havatzelet Yahel, Professor, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
Exploring the Potential of Rail Trail Development in Western Australia
Western Australia’s 2,000 km of disused rail corridors offer a major opportunity for recreation and tourism. DTMI has worked with Rail Trails Australia to identify eight exciting new rail trail opportunities that provide a range of benefits spanning tourism, economic development, and conservation.
James Pearce, Regional Representative, Rail Trails Australia
