Map trails on Fløya

Visitor numbers on Fløya have grown to almost 250,000 per year through the cable car alone.

This citizen science project aims at mapping trails, and test methods to reduce trampling and the soil erosion (https://www.rissa-cs.org/fl%C3%B8ya).

Rissa Citizen Science is partnering with researchers from the Arctic University of Norway (UiT) and the Norwegian institute for nature research (NINA) to explore possible alternative to "allemansretten" (the "right to roam"), and identify ways to balance public access with the protection of nature. Fjellheisen is facilitating the logistics (there will be a few free tickets for those who are not using the sherpatrappa).

What we will do today:

- Map existing trails using GPS devices, providing valuable ground-truth data to complement satellite imagery. - Measure trail erosion by recording indicators such as trail width and depth.

- Assess the effectiveness of measures designed to encourage hikers to stay on the main path.

- Take part in biodiversity surveys on a mountain renowned for its rich and diverse plant life.

Bring snacks, water + clothes adapted to the weather.

If rains is forecast, we might cancel the day before.