Purpose of award (summary of the goals and objectives of the project):performance goals - engage volunteers and partners in preserving and protecting natural and cultural resources along the…

Purpose of award (summary of the goals and objectives of the project):performance goals - engage volunteers and partners in preserving and protecting natural and cultural resources along the appalachian national scenic trail (appa) through the completion of deferred maintenance projects for continued visitor access and enjoyment.project objectives - project objectives - the objective of this task agreement is to work with the recipient to reduce the parks deferred maintenance backlog list as identified in the project management information system (pmis).summary of project specific activities:the recipient will perform repair rehab projects on appalachian trail (A.T.) facilities located in multiple states. Work will rehabilitate critical facility assets such as, shelters, privies, camp sites, parking areas, and foot bridges. Project work will also repair and rehabilitate several miles of heavily degraded and eroded trail by installing erosion controlling structures.performance goals including milestones and expected outcomes:performance goals will include: producing engineering design plans for 3 bridges; rehabilitating 21 treadway; replacing 3 trail bridges and 6 privies; rehabilitating 4 privies; regrading 2 parking areas; and formalizing 1 campsite.beneficiaries:beneficiaries are visitors, hikers, volunteers, park staff, partners, youth organizations and US forest service.